The latest installment of the rivalry between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills did not disappoint. Buffalo ended Kansas City’s undefeated streak with a 30-21 win. Both teams fought to the end. With just a few weeks left, the winners of the Week 11 matchup have a clearer picture of their postseason future.
The offense started slowly, with Patrick Mahomes throwing an interception on the opening drive. Kareem Hunt was once again solid in the running game, while rookie Xavier Worthy made a significant impact in the first half. The team couldn’t get many targets for Travis Kelce as the Bills defense focused on him all day.
Defensively, the Chiefs tried to contain Josh Allen, but he still scrambled and made plays down the field, including the game-sealing touchdown run on fourth down. James Cook and Ty Johnson were active in passing or running the football. The Chiefs couldn’t slow down a broken receiving core, as Amari Cooper was still a factor despite playing with an injured wrist.
Check out how some Kansas City stars fared in the Chiefs’ loss to the Bills:
Stocked by: Noah Gray
January 7, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray (83) runs the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Gray had the first multiple touchdown receiving games of his career and finished the day as the team’s top receiving tight end with four catches for 23 yards and two touchdowns.
Stocked by: Xavier Worthy
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 17: Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs makes a catch against Rasul Douglas #31 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
The rookie committed another sideline error but had a solid outing, catching four passes for 61 yards and a touchdown to lead the team while running once for seven yards.
Stock up: Patrick Mahomes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 27: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up during the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 27-20. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Mahomes started the game rocky with an interception on the opening drive, but rebounded with three touchdown passes. He added another interception on the final drive, but overall the Chiefs were in position to win offensively.
Stock on: Chamarri Conner
September 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kansas City Chiefs safety Chamarri Conner (27) intercepts a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory credits: Dale Zanine-Imagn images
Conner led the team in tackles with seven, while also getting Josh Allen’s lone interception in the first half.
Stock down: Jawaan Taylor
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 17: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs high fives Jawaan Taylor #74 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
It was a tough day for Taylor. The veteran had some issues in pass protection and committed a costly holding penalty on the Chiefs’ final drive.
