Kansas City
Chiefs
9-0
36
FINAL
37
Buffalo
Bills
8-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 37-36. The stakes were high, as both teams aimed to solidify their playoff positions, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious in a dramatic finish.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for the Bills, throwing for 333 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense under pressure. His connection with the receiving corps was pivotal, but it was the Chiefs' Xavier Worthy who stole the spotlight with 125 receiving yards, providing Kansas City with crucial plays despite the loss. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker led the ground game for the Chiefs with 99 rushing yards, adding to the offensive fireworks.
Defensively, the Bills made key contributions that shaped the outcome. Ed Oliver recorded two sacks, applying constant pressure on the Chiefs' quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came when Christian Benford intercepted a crucial pass in the second half, allowing Buffalo to take control and ultimately secure the win in a nail-biting finish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 333 | 3 | 1 | 130.6 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 13 | 10 | 77% | 183 | 1 | 1 | 111.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 14 | 99 | 7.1 | 22 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 42 | 3.8 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 125 | 62.5 | 12 | 0 | 63 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 4 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 32 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | — | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khyiris Tonga | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

