Kansas City
Chiefs
14-4
21
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
11-7
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 40d ago
In a decisive Divisional Round matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a commanding 42-21 victory, securing their spot in the next stage of the playoffs. The Bills' performance was critical, as they sought to advance deeper into the 2026 postseason amidst high expectations from their fan base. Josh Allen was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 318 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. He connected effectively with James Cook III, who racked up 139 receiving yards, creating a dynamic offensive duo that kept the Chiefs' defense on their heels throughout the game. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker led the Chiefs' ground game with only 40 rushing yards, highlighting the struggles of Kansas City’s offense. Defensively, the Bills made their mark with Christian Benford snagging two crucial interceptions that shifted momentum in Buffalo's favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Benford's first interception set up a quick touchdown drive, giving the Bills a commanding lead that the Chiefs could never overcome. With their potent offense and opportunistic defense, the Bills proved they are a force to be reckoned with this postseason.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB171271%31850152.5
Patrick MahomesQB211781%1602390.5
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Kenneth WalkerHB9404.4120160
James Cook IIIHB11383.5100130
Brashard SmithHB155.02050
Jeff CaldwellWR144.0—140
Patrick MahomesQB133.01030
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
James Cook IIIHB213969.5982780
Dalton KincaidTE49423.5621790
Jeff CaldwellWR55711.4330340
Rashee RiceWR23718.5201210
DJ MooreWR33511.7240210
Kenneth WalkerHB33110.3390180
Mecole HardmanWR12626.0151260
Khalil ShakirWR22412.0—1200
Xavier WorthyWR4205.017090
Travis KelceTE3155.012180
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler BassK0060
Harrison ButkerK0010