Patrick Mahomes sent a clear message about what the rivalry between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills represents ahead of the anticipated AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium.
âItâs just two really good football teams going up against each other. They have great players at every level. Both sides of the ball. Well coached. Weâve been able to beat them in the playoffs and theyâve gotten us in the regular season, but, if you look at the games, every game is close. It just comes down to a play here or there. When you look at the great rivalries of the NFL, it comes with this. It comes with playing each other every year in the regular season and the playoffs. You have to combat and look at your weaknesses and try to make those strengths. Itâs a great football team. We know itâs going to take our best to find a way to get a win.â
Itâs important to remember that the Bills handed the defending Super Bowl champions their first loss with a 30-21 score in Week 11. The perfect season ended there, but, the big difference now is that Josh Allen will have to play on the road.
Whoâs favored to win Bills vs. Chiefs?
The Chiefs have remained as favorites throughout the week, with the line fluctuating between two points and 2.5 points. Patrick Mahomes explained what the key factor could be that might tip the balance in favor of his team.
âIf you look at the NFL in general, I think every team thatâs won the ball security and the turnover battle has won the football game in the playoffs so far this year. Thatâs super important for us. Buffalo does a great job of it. I donât think theyâve lost one the entire season. So, just trying to protect the football. Let the game come to you. Donât press and donât try to do too much. Thatâs extremely important in the playoffs when youâre up against some of the best teams.â
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