The Buffalo Bills (5-2) host the Kansas City Chiefs (5-3) Sunday afternoon at Highmark Stadium in a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship game, which the Chiefs won by a 32-29 score.
This is shaping up
once again to be one of the best games of the regular season, as the matchups between Josh Allen’s Bills and Patrick Mahomes’ Chiefs always seem to come down to the wire.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining the key matchups to watch and positional analysis as the Bills look to pick up another huge win over the Chiefs in Orchard Park.
Bills vs. Chiefs storylines to watch
Linked below: Breaking down the key storylines to watch, including what gameplan the Bills might take to contain talented wide receiver Rashee Rice. Plus,whether James Cook can replicate his success on the ground from last week’s win versus the Carolina Panthers; what to expect in the latest chapter of the Josh Allen/Patrick Mahomes rivalry; and how Kansas City’s offense has turned a corner after a slow start to the year.
Also: How the pressure will be on defensive ends Greg Rousseau, Michael Hoecht, and A.J. Epenesa to generate pressure on Mahomes to slow down the Chiefs’ potent attack; why Buffalo’s ability to force Mahomes into mistakes will determine whether the Bills are victorious on Sunday; why Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox, Jackson Hawes and Buffalo’s tight ends could hold the key to victory; and more!
- Bills scouting report: Can the defense shut down Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills defense braces for biggest challenge yet against red-hot Chiefs – Democrat & Chronicle
- James Cook cooked against Carolina. Can he and the Buffalo Bills duplicate such a performance against the Chiefs? – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Key Matchups, Predictions for Chiefs-Bills and More NFL Week 9 Games – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Why Bills-Chiefs will be huge for Keon Coleman and GM Brandon Beane’s trade deadline strategy – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Top 5 storylines to follow for Bills vs. Chiefs | Week 9 – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills vs. Chiefs | Weekly notes, quotes and stats before Week 9 matchup – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills and Chiefs renew rivalry Sunday in Orchard Park – WGRZ
- Greg Cosell: In-depth Chiefs at Bills Matchup Preview – BuffaloBills.com
- SIMON: KC Is Scary Good Again – WGR 550
- ‘We know the challenge that’s in front of us’ | The Bills look forward to Sunday showdown against Kansas City – BuffaloBills.com
- McDermott: ‘It’s an opportunity we’re looking forward to’ on the matchup with Kansas City – WGR 550
- Mahomes expects raucous Buffalo crowd for Bills-Chiefs: ‘That’s the environment you want to play in’ – newyorkupstate.com
- Buffalo Bills will face Chiefs’ defensive line with added reinforcement in Week 9 – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- 3 stats will define Buffalo Bills’ Week 9 matchup with Kansas City Chiefs – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Poyer set to start in another Bills-Chiefs game, reflects on full circle moment – WGRZ
- As NFL players, rivalries like Bills-Chiefs evolve, what happened to the hate? – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills vs. Chiefs: Bill Cowher says AFC powers going ‘under the radar’ is a secret weapon – newyorkupstate.com
- Jim Kubiak: Josh Allen and the Bills can be at their best with ‘formula football.’ Here’s the proof – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- All eyes will be on the Bills for NFL’s Week 9 marquee matchup: What to know – Democrat & Chronicle
Even more Bills news
Exploring what has ailed Josh Allen and Buffalo’s aerial attack, and how the Bills can get their passing game back on track; plus, learn what uniform combination the Bills will wear vs. the Chiefs; find out the one serious obstacle that will test Brandon Beane’s creativity when it comes to trading for talent; and hear CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz reminisce about his time calling Bills games.
- ‘It’s coming’: What’s wrong with the Bills’ passing game and can they fix it? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Josh Allen’s struggles coincide with career low in one key metric – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills reveal their uniform combination for Sunday’s game vs. Kansas City – WGRZ
- ‘Internal NFL cap report’ reveals serious obstacle for Bills on trade market – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Alan Pergament: A sentimental Jim Nantz recalls 51-3, Allen’s play of the year and Beane’s act of kindness – Buffalo News (subscription required)
Buffalo Bills articles recently featured on Buffalo Rumblings
- Bills will have their hands full containing Mahomes’ scrambling – Buffalo Rumblings
- The Bills must not overthink things against the Chiefs in Week 9 – Buffalo Rumblings
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- Buffalo Bills LB downgraded on Thursday’s injury report – Buffalo Rumblings
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