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3 causes for concern as the Bills face the Chiefs divisional round

3 causes for concern as the #Bills face the #Chiefs divisional round:

The Buffalo Bills are looking to stay in the win column as they host the Kansas City Chiefs for their second postseason game this year.

Buffalo (11-6) has entered the latter half of their 2023 season and each and every game will be important. However, Kansas City (11-6) will be no pushover despite seeding in the AFC.

Every NFL team has a strong roster. As they say, the players on the other sideline are getting paid too.

But in terms of facing the Chiefs this week, there are a few particular things that could be a problem for Buffalo.

Here are three causes for concern as the Bills face the Chiefs:

Bills vs. Chiefs: 7 things to watch for during divisional round

#Bills vs. #Chiefs: 7 things to watch for during divisional round:

The Buffalo Bills continue their playoff journey with a matchup at home against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium.

All week, topics and storylines have been discussed ahead of these two familiar AFC opponents facing off.

In the end, regardless of what is said by players, coaches, media outlets and fans, it always comes down to what unfolds on the field in the NFL.

And once the battle arrives, there will be a few particular things to keep in mind to look out for.

With that, are seven things to watch for during Sunday’s Bills (11-6) and Chiefs (11-6) AFC divisional round matchup:

PFF: 5 highest-graded Bills players on defense in Wild Card

#Bills defenders leading the way:

The Buffalo Bills won their Wild Card matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 31-17 final.

The Bills (11-6) had a few players that stood out above the rest. On defense, the Bills were led by an attacking defensive front the Steelers could not handle.

In terms of the players who helped them pull out the win, Buffalo will hope such efforts continue from some players throughout the rest of the 2023 playoffs as they aim for the Super Bowl.

According to Pro Football Focus, they’ll need these players to keep it up.

Here are the five highest-graded Bills players on defense Steelers in the Wild Card round:

3 keys to a Bills victory vs. the Steelers in the Wild-Card round

3 keys to a #Bills victory vs. the #Steelers in the Wild-Card round:

The Buffalo Bills kickoff their playoff journey against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium in the NFL’s Wild-Card round.

Buffalo (11-6) and Pittsburgh (10-7) did not faceoff against each other during the regular season. However, the two foes are no strangers and some things in particular must be done in order for the home team to take the win.

Here are are three keys to the Bills beating the Steelers in the upcoming Wild Card:

PFF: 5 highest-graded Bills players on defense in Week 18

Good games for these #Bills defenders:

The Buffalo Bills won a tight 21-14 final in their Week 18 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

The Bills (11-6) had a few players that stood out above the rest in this one. On defense, the Bills were led by cornerback Christian Benford and his takeaway.

In terms of the players who helped Douglas pull out the win, Buffalo will hope such efforts remain throughout the rest of the 2023 playoffs as they aim for the Super Bowl.

According to Pro Football Focus, they’ll need these players to continue to play at a high level.

Here are the five highest-graded Bills players on defense against the Dolphins (11-6) in Week 18:

Stock up, stock down following the Bills’ win over the Dolphins

Here is the stock report following Sunday’s 21-14 win over the Miami Dolphins:

The Buffalo Bills (11-6) came into Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins (11-6) needing one more win for them to win the AFC East and be the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs.

Thanks to some big contributions from players integral to the team, the Bills achieved their goal of running the table all the way to a home playoff game.

In this one, Buffalo star quarterback Josh Allen wasn’t perfect as he turned the football over three times, but he also delivered the kind of dual-threat performance that he is capable of doing in any outing. Allen took advantage of the Dolphins’ spotty coverage of wide receiver Khalil Shakir for arguably the biggest game of his career.

Along the way, the Bills saw playmakers like Shakir, Trent Sherfield, and Deonte Harty come up with huge plays along with some clutch plays by the defense. With that being said,

Here is Bills Wire’s stock report following the win:

5 takeaways from the Bills’ 21-14 win over the Dolphins

5 takeaways from the #Bills’ 21-14 win over the #Dolphins:

The Buffalo Bills have fully circled the wagons.

The Bills (11-6) have handed the Miami Dolphins a Week 18 loss at Hard Rock Stadium by a 21-14 final.

Long the leaders of the AFC East throughout the year, Miami will not be crowned the divisional champs. The Bills ripped it away from the Dolphins (11-6) with the win. It’s the fourth-straight year Buffalo has won the division.

Here are five takeaways from the Bills’ 21-14 win over the Dolphins:

PFF: 5 highest-graded Bills players on defense in Week 17

The #Bills defense was led by these players vs. the #Patriots:

The Buffalo Bills won a tight 27-21 final in their Week 17 matchup against the New England Patriots.

The Bills (10-6) had a few players that stood out above the rest in this one. On defense, the Bills were led by cornerback Rasul Douglas and his takeaways.

In terms of the players who helped Douglas pull out the win, Buffalo will hope such efforts remain throughout the rest of the 2023 season as they aim to secure a postseason spot.

According to Pro Football Focus, they’ll need these players to continue to play at a high level.

Here are the five highest-graded Bills players on defense against the Patriots (4-12) in Week 17:

PFF: 5 worst-graded Bills players on defense in Week 16

PFF: 5 worst-graded #Bills players on defense in Week 16 vs. the #Chargers:

The Buffalo Bills won a tight 24-22 final in their Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Bills (9-6) had a few players that stood out above the rest in this one. On defense, the Bills were led by defensive tackle Ed Oliver’s pair of sacks.

But not every player helped pull out the win. If Buffalo is to crack the 2023 postseason, they’ll need better performances from these players.

According to Pro Football Focus, they’ll need these players specifically to start to playing at a high level.

Here are the five highest-graded Bills players on defense  against the Chargers in Week 16:

Report card: Bills top Chargers, 24-22

Report card: #Bills top #Chargers, 24-22:

The Buffalo Bills kept rolling in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Bills (9-6) took a 24-22 win. As the score indicates, everyone wasn’t perfect against Los Angeles (5-10). Some positions fared better than some others.

With that, here is Bills Wire’s position-by-position report card for Week 16: