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Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 26, 2025

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Jan 26, 2025 5:33 PM
On Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 6:30 PM, the Buffalo Bills (15-4) will travel to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs (16-2) in the AFC Championship game. The Chiefs, undefeated at home this season, will look to take one step closer to a historic three-peat, while the Bills aim to derail their plans and punch their own ticket to the Super Bowl. With both teams boasting impressive conference records, this highly-anticipated matchup is shaping up to be a thrilling contest.
Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs

Current Odds

BUF
KC
Over
49.5
-108
Under
48.5
+112
BUF
+1.0
-109
KC
-1.5
+104
BUF
ML
+106
KC
ML
-109

Bills vs Chiefs statistics

Stat Bills Chiefs
Points Per Game 30.9 22.6
Total Yards 362.8 343.3
Yards Passing 231.6 238.0
Yards Rushing 131.2 105.3
Points Allowed Per Game 16.0 14.0
Yards Allowed 334.0 394.0
Pass Yards Allowed 206.5 245.0
Rush Yards Allowed 127.5 149.0

Kansas City Chiefs recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/18/25 vs Houston Texans W 23-14
1/5/25 @ Denver Broncos L 38-0
12/25/24 @ Pittsburgh Steelers W 29-10
12/21/24 vs Houston Texans W 27-19
12/15/24 @ Cleveland Browns W 21-7

Buffalo Bills recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
1/19/25 vs Baltimore Ravens W 27-25
1/12/25 vs Denver Broncos W 31-7
1/5/25 @ New England Patriots L 23-16
12/29/24 vs New York Jets W 40-14
12/22/24 vs New England Patriots W 24-21

Kansas City Chiefs injuries

  • Mecole Hardman (WR): Injured Reserve
  • Marlon Tuipulotu (DT): Injured Reserve
  • Skyy Moore (WR): Injured Reserve
  • Jack Cochrane (LB): Injured Reserve
  • Spencer Shrader (PK): Injured Reserve

Buffalo Bills injuries

  • Baylon Spector (LB): Injured Reserve
  • Christian Benford (CB): Questionable
  • Taylor Rapp (S): Out
  • Travis Clayton (OT): Injured Reserve
  • Shane Buechele (QB): Injured Reserve

Bills vs Chiefs game info

Type Info
Venue GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Location Kansas City, MO
Kickoff Sun 6:30 PM
TV CBS
Temperature 33°
Chance of Rain 0%

Bills vs Chiefs predictions

Buffalo fans, you're in for a treat as the Bills gear up to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. Josh Allen is expected to unleash his aerial prowess, throwing for about 246 yards with a good chance of connecting twice in the end zone. Allen's dual-threat capability isn’t just for show either—keep an eye on him making plays with his legs, perhaps rushing for another 36 yards. Meanwhile, James Cook is set to shoulder a significant part of the ground game with approximately 62 rushing yards and a possible score. And in the receiving corps, Khalil Shakir might emerge as a surprise standout, with projections hinting at him catching nearly five passes for close to 54 yards, likely making him a key player to watch in this conference showdown.

The Chiefs, led by the incredible Patrick Mahomes, are more than ready to defend their home turf. Mahomes is likely to light up the scoreboard himself, throwing around 265 yards and adding a couple of touchdowns to his name. He’ll be seeking out his favorite target, Travis Kelce, who looks primed to haul in several receptions over the game, contributing a solid portion of receiving yards and perhaps crossing the goal line as well. On the ground, Kareem Hunt may find spaces to exploit, with projections showing he could rack up over 36 yards rushing. There's always room for a wildcard like Hollywood Brown to step up in the receiving game, adding a twist to the passing attack against Buffalo's secondary.

As the stands at GEHA Field fill with red and a hint of blue, the stakes couldn't be higher. The Chiefs, with their undefeated home record, undoubtedly have momentum, but the Bills don’t back down easily. Given the teams' track records and current form, this clash is shaping up to be a thriller. While the odds subtly lean towards Kansas City, don’t count out Buffalo's fiery drive to wreck the Chiefs' three-peat aspirations. If I were to predict, the relentless spirit of Mahomes and the formidable Arrowhead atmosphere might just edge out a narrow victory for Kansas City—but only just. Either way, fans are in for an absolute nail-biter! What do you think? Will the Bills beat the odds, or will the Chiefs continue their Kansas City dominance?

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