Buffalo
Bills
7-6
35
FINAL
0
Kansas City
Chiefs
10-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant showing, the Buffalo Bills secured a commanding 35-0 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wildcard Round of the 2026 season. With their playoff lives on the line, the Bills delivered a performance that showcased their offensive prowess and defensive strength, advancing to the next stage of the postseason.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for 146 yards and an impressive four touchdowns. DJ Moore was his top target, racking up 85 receiving yards, while Jerome Ford contributed on the ground with 40 rushing yards to keep the chains moving. This balanced offensive attack overwhelmed the Chiefs, leaving them struggling to find answers.
Defensively, the Bills were relentless, with Cole Bishop making a significant impact by intercepting two passes, stifling any attempt from Kansas City to gain momentum. The defensive front, led by Greg Rousseau with two total tackles, consistently pressured the Chiefs' offense, while Khalil Mack's lone sack could not spark the much-needed turnaround. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Bills' defense intercepted a critical pass, leading to a quick touchdown that put the game well out of reach for Kansas City.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 11 | 8 | 73% | 146 | 4 | 0 | 154.3 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 17 | 8 | 47% | 46 | 0 | 3 | 14.2 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome Ford | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 8 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 5 | 15 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 52 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

