The Buffalo Bills pulled off an improbable 20-17 victory against the Kansas Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 14.
The win keeps Buffalo (7-6) squarely in the midst of the playoff race. Even though the Bills is still outside the playoff standings, this win, which was nearly a must, puts the team in a good position to make a late-season run to the postseason.
Buffalo took a 14-point lead early in the second quarter. Running back James Cook opened the scoring with a 25-yard catch and run. Quarterback Josh Allen bullied his way into the end zone on a six-yard push.
Kansas City answered before halftime with a Jerrick McKinnon seven-yard rush.
The game was tied at 17 midway through the fourth quarter when the Bills rattled off a 12-play drive. Buffalo’s drive stalled, but they took the lead late in the fourth quarter on a Tyler Bass field goal.
Kansas City (8-5) appeared to take the lead with a spectacular pass and lateral play. It was all for naught, as KC wideout Kadarius Toney lined up offside, negating the score. Buffalo’s defense prevented the Chiefs from getting into field goal range, and the Bills escaped with a much-needed victory.
Here are five things that we learned from the Bills’ win over the Chiefs: