In the AFC Divisional round, the Chiefs of Kansas City will play the Buffalo Bills once more. Even though we’ve seen this plot develop before, it never gets old. It’s always a thrilling matchup between Josh Allen of the Bills and Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs.
Mahomes, who has become friends with Allen over the years, acknowledged to reporters on January 17 that beating the Bills has taken on a personal significance. “You almost want to win even more when you compete against your friends,” Mahomes remarked.
Josh is one awesome guy. I admire both the man and the way he plays football. But when two fiercely competitive guys who are also buddies off the field face off, it goes without saying that we both want to win. You want a small portion of those bragging rights when we see each other in the off-season.
Mahomes will take Buffalo on the road for his first-ever playoff game. It will also be his first time performing at Highmark before a full house during the Chiefs vs. Bills game. The 28-year-old’s lone road game versus the Bills took place in 2020 without ticket sales.
Regarding traveling, Mahomes remarked, “It is what it is.” “Obviously, I’ve had the good fortune to play a lot of games at Arrowhead at home. I’m looking forward to it even though I know it will be unfriendly and full of trash talk.” With Bills Mafia around them, playing in Orchard Park, “It’s one of the best environments in football.”
The Chiefs are viewed as 2.5-point underdogs because of the Bills’ home field advantage and current seven-game winning run. That doesn’t alter anything for Mahomes. “I approach every game with the same perspective. To put oneself out there and succeed is a constant.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes dismissed as the “villain” Buffalo
Even though Buffalo defeated the Chiefs 20–17 earlier in the season, Kansas City has eliminated Buffalo twice in the last three years from the postseason. The Chiefs are not a playoff opponent for the Bills, despite winning three of their last four regular season meetings since 2020.
Buffalo had a 9-0 lead early on in the 2020 AFC Conference title game against the Chiefs, but ultimately fell 38-24. Buffalo was devastated by the Chiefs’ 42-36 overtime victory in the 2021 AFC Divisional game. Bills Mafia is still haunted by those “13 seconds.”
Mahomes refused to fall for the ploy when he was asked about playing the “villain” in Buffalo. He declared, “The Bills are a great challenge.” I believe that’s understood by all. They frequently have my phone number. We are fortunate enough to have them qualify for the postseason. Earlier in the year, they defeated us. To win the game, we had to play our best football. particularly at their location. It’s about moving forward, not about ending someone’s season.
Patrick Mahomes Is Not Concerned About Buffalo’s Cold Weather
Mahomes isn’t worried about the bitter cold in Buffalo after his team humiliatingly defeated the Miami Dolphins 26-7 in record-breaking low temps. Although AccuWeather predicts that Erie County may receive up to one more foot of snow this week, the outlook is clean for game day. On Sunday, January 21, temperatures are predicted to reach a high of 26 degrees and a low of 18.
Cold is cold, according to Mahomes. I’m not sure. In January, I haven’t performed in Buffalo. I’m not sure whether it tops the frigid game we played last week.
The Chiefs shown their ability to perform in frigid weather, but the Bills can too. The Bills are 11-1 in games that are 32 degrees or less under head coach Sean McDermott, according to the team’s website.
Turtleneck Pat:
262 passing yards
41 rushing yards
1 TD
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