Kansas City
Chiefs
6-4
39
FINAL
42
Buffalo
Bills
8-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 42-39, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for momentum as the season approaches its climax, the stakes couldn't have been higher in this high-octane matchup.
Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite talent, throwing for an impressive 372 yards and five touchdowns, keeping the Chiefs competitive throughout. However, it was James Cook III's explosive performance on the ground, racking up 161 rushing yards, and Khalil Shakir's standout receiving effort with 167 yards that propelled the Bills to victory.
The defensive efforts played a crucial role in this contest, with Christian Benford's interception serving as a pivotal moment, halting a potential Chiefs scoring drive. Although Chris Jones recorded two sacks, the Bills' defense tightened when it mattered most, allowing Buffalo to hold off Kansas City in the final minutes and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 28 | 17 | 372 | 5 | 3 | 104.7 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 9 | 294 | 4 | 0 | 143.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 19 | 161 | 8.5 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 14 | 98 | 7.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Emmett Johnson | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 167 | 55.7 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 4 | 158 | 39.5 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Roland-Wallace | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |

