Bills vs. Chiefs/ Josh Allen TD/ Kansas City perfect season ends/ NFL Week 11 highlights/ Newslooks/ ORCHARD PARK/ N.Y./ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 30-21, ending the Chiefs’ bid for a perfect season. Josh Allen sealed the win with a dramatic 26-yard touchdown run, keeping the Bills in contention for the AFC’s top seed.
Josh Allen Leads Bills to Victory Over Chiefs, Spoiling Perfect Season Bid
Key Highlights:
- Allen’s Heroics: Josh Allen’s late 26-yard touchdown run on fourth down clinched the win.
- Bills’ Momentum: The win extended Buffalo’s streak to six games and strengthened their AFC standing.
- Chiefs’ First Loss: Kansas City’s undefeated season came to an end, snapping a 15-game winning streak.
Josh Allen, Bills Defeat Chiefs 30-21, Ending Perfect Season Bid
Deep Look
Game Overview
Josh Allen’s electrifying 26-yard touchdown run with just over two minutes left in the game capped a decisive 30-21 victory for the Buffalo Bills (9-2) over the Kansas City Chiefs (9-1). The victory not only ended the Chiefs’ bid for a perfect season but also showcased Buffalo’s determination to secure the AFC’s top seed.
Bills fans erupted in cheers, chanting “MVP” for their quarterback, who proved instrumental in the latest chapter of the Bills-Chiefs rivalry.
“When Josh takes off, I just find myself watching in awe,” said receiver Khalil Shakir. “He’s different.”
Allen’s Game-Sealing Play
With the game on the line, Buffalo faced a critical fourth-and-2 situation. Allen kept the ball, ran up the right hash mark, shrugged off a defender, and powered through the secondary to score.
“I appreciated coach trusting us,” Allen said. “When you’re playing Patrick Mahomes, you can’t settle. You have to secure the win.”
Allen finished the game with 262 passing yards, two touchdowns (one rushing, one passing), and an interception, further solidifying his MVP credentials.
Chiefs Fall Short
The Chiefs, who entered the game undefeated, struggled offensively, posting a season-low 259 yards. Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes but was also intercepted twice, including a game-ending pick by Buffalo linebacker Terrel Bernard.
“The undefeated thing was cool, but that’s not our ultimate goal,” Mahomes said. “We’ll regroup and come back stronger.”
Kansas City had been resilient all season, with four of their previous wins decided on the final play. However, they couldn’t muster a late-game miracle this time.
Bills Dominate Regular Season Rivalry
The Bills have now won four consecutive regular-season matchups against the Chiefs, though Kansas City still holds the upper hand in playoff battles, including a divisional-round victory in January.
“This isn’t the finish line,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said, emphasizing that his team remains focused on the bigger picture.
Buffalo’s win extends their six-game streak and improves their chances of securing the AFC East title for a fifth straight year.
Statistical Highlights
- Josh Allen: 27/40 passing for 262 yards, 1 passing TD, 1 rushing TD, 1 interception.
- Patrick Mahomes: 23/33 passing for 196 yards, 3 TDs, 2 interceptions.
- James Cook (BUF): Two first-half rushing touchdowns.
- Curtis Samuel (BUF): A 12-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.
Allen’s rushing touchdown was the 58th of his career, surpassing O.J. Simpson for second on the Bills’ all-time list.
Looking Ahead
The Chiefs will aim to bounce back next Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, while the Bills enter a bye week before hosting the San Francisco 49ers on December 1.
“This win gives us momentum,” Allen said. “But the job isn’t done.”
