The NFL has an action-packed weekend ahead, featuring marquee matchups like the Baltimore Ravens taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Washington Commanders. But none of these games can generate the same buzz as the Kansas City Chiefs’ visit to Orchard Park to face the Buffalo Bills.
This highly anticipated showdown is not just another regular-season game; it’s a continuation of the intense Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen rivalry. The stakes are high, with the Chiefs potentially securing the AFC’s top seed or suffering their first loss of the season.
While both teams are missing key playmakers due to injury, there are still plenty of stars on the field. This Week 11 clash promises to be an electrifying matchup, and our own writers are divided on what the outcome will be.
To get more insight from the Bills’ perspective as Kansas City rolls into town, we reached out to Brandon Ray from our sister site, Buffalowdown.
The two losses on the schedule have come against the two most formidable teams. What do you take from those losses and what does that mean for this Bills roster and what they can handle?
Buffalo’s two losses this season were undeniably tough for fans to watch. They were outplayed by Baltimore and found themselves in an early deficit against Houston, unable to recover in time for a comeback. However, injuries played a significant role in those setbacks.
Overall, while Buffalo hit a bump in the road, they’re now cruising as they approach Week 11. The team has proven they can hold their own, provided their teammates step up as well. The Bills have been playing more disciplined football, and they’ll need to be nearly perfect if they hope to take down the Chiefs.
What’s the feeling among Bills fans about the timing and the talent of this visiting Chiefs team?
It’s clear that Bills Mafia is feeling extremely confident heading into this matchup. Buffalo has won five straight games, and they look like the team that could finally hand the Chiefs their first loss of the season. While Kansas City has often been the “big brother” to Buffalo in the Mahomes-Allen rivalry, Bills fans remain unwavering in their belief that this could be the year they take down the defending champions.
If you look back at the game and realize the Bills were somehow sucker punched by K.C., what would be the culprit—the “we should have realized that this could have been a real issue”?
Oh, that’s easy: the run defense. Buffalo has struggled tremendously in defending the run all season, and there’s not a single running back in the league who wouldn’t find success against this unit.
Ed Oliver has been a disappointment, and DaQuan Jones has been largely quiet. While the Bills did bring back defensive tackles Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson after the trade deadline, this unit remains a major concern. Until they can prove themselves, the run defense will likely be Buffalo’s Achilles’ heel.
What might surprise Chiefs fans who haven’t paid close attention to Buffalo this season?
There are plenty of storylines to watch, but the emergence of rookie running back Ray Davis is one that will likely catch Chiefs fans by surprise. Since Week 6 against the Jets, Davis has stepped up in a big way for the Bills’ offense. He’s a downhill runner who isn’t afraid of contact, and he’s shown the ability to turn even a simple dump-off pass into a long touchdown run. Pairing him with James Cook creates a dynamic duo in the backfield behind Josh Allen, adding another layer of threat to Buffalo’s offense.
Got a final prediction for us?
Much like it always does, this one will come down to the wire. The Bills are still searching for that signature win this season, and they’ll get it done on Sunday. Buffalo pulls off a 20-17 victory, handing the Chiefs their first loss of the year and making a bold statement.
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