Chiefs at Bills
Kansas City Chiefs 29, Buffalo Bills 15 Β· ππ¨π²ππ₯ππ² π27 2.0
Final Score
Chiefs 29 4 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 3 XP
Bills 15 2 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 1 XPPatrick Mahomes 237 yds passingJames Cook III 138 yds rushingKenneth Walker 143 yds receivingR Mason Thomas 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 381 Β· 218Passing yards 237 Β· 73Rushing yards 144 Β· 145Completions 5/12 Β· 9/18Yards per carry 12.0 Β· 5.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 28d ago
The Kansas City Chiefs topped the Buffalo Bills 29-15 in a pivotal Week 12 matchup, solidifying their playoff ambitions as the season approaches its climax. The Chiefs' victory showcased their offensive prowess and strategic execution on the road against a tough opponent.
Patrick Mahomes delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 237 yards and three touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the Chiefs' offensive attack. His favorite target, Kenneth Walker, shone brightly with 143 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept drives alive and the scoreboard ticking. Meanwhile, James Cook III stood out for the Bills, rushing for an impressive 138 yards, but it wasnβt enough to keep pace with the Chiefsβ high-flying offense.
Defensively, R Mason Thomas was a force for Kansas City, recording four total tackles and two sacks, disrupting Buffalo's rhythm and putting pressure on their quarterback. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Mahomes connected on a pivotal touchdown pass, extending the Chiefs' lead and leaving the Bills scrambling to respond. Despite a valiant effort from Buffalo's defense, highlighted by an interception from Maxwell Hairston, they couldn't contain the Chiefs' offensive firepower, ultimately sealing the game for Kansas City.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 5/12 | 42% | 237 | 3 | 2 | 88.8 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 9/18 | 50% | 127 | 1 | 2 | 52.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 1 | 91 | 91.0 | β | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 10 | 49 | 4.9 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 24 | 138 | 5.8 | 25 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ty JohnsonHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 2 | 143 | 71.5 | 104 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 1 | 82 | 82.0 | 47 | 1 | 82 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 26 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 6 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton GillotteREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah BoldenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel ScottFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah PritchettCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bills | |||||
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |