{"id":9842,"date":"2024-11-18T11:51:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T11:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=9842"},"modified":"2024-11-18T11:51:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T11:51:41","slug":"5-winners-and-4-losers-from-the-chiefs-loss-at-buffalo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=9842","title":{"rendered":"5 winners and 4 losers from the Chiefs\u2019 loss at Buffalo"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can\u2019t win \u2018em all, I guess.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Kansas City Chiefs lost a tough road game to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon, dropping to 9-1 on a 30-21 loss that was capped by Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen rolling through the entire defense for a 26-yard score to all but end the game \u2014 and Kansas City\u2019s undefeated season.<\/p>\n

Just the same, it was the kind of back-and-forth game we\u2019re used to seeing from these two rivals \u2014 even though the final score wasn\u2019t as close as we usually see. Hopefully, another pattern will also continue: the Chiefs will lose to the Bills in the regular season, but defeat them in the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Here are a few Chiefs who stood out on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Wide receiver Xavier Worthy:<\/strong> From the opening drive, it was clear that the team wanted to get the ball into the rookie\u2019s hands. Using misdirection to get Worthy free on a 7-yard run was a good start. He went on to catch four passes for 61 yards (and a touchdown) in a monster first half. Unfortunately, that didn\u2019t continue in the second half \u2014 and once again, Worthy left a huge play on the field when he didn\u2019t get his feet inbounds on a long sideline pass. But there were still plenty of positives. The Chiefs were able to get Worthy involved in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n

Tight end Noah Gray:<\/strong> When the Chiefs needed a first down, they ran a Travis Kelce special\u2014 but it was to Gray. In all, the backup tight end caught four of five targets and had two touchdowns \u2014 the first multi-score game of his career. After signing a new contract this season, it was a performance for Gray to build upon.<\/p>\n

Defensive back Chamarri Conner:<\/strong> It wasn\u2019t a perfect day for the second-year player: he missed some critical tackles. But he also made plenty \u2014 leading the team with eight, including one for a loss. Ultimately, his interception landed him on our winners\u2019 list, as it led to Kansas City\u2019s final lead with 2:51 left in the second quarter.<\/p>\n

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins: <\/strong>Good things generally happen when Mahomes throws it towards No. 8. In one instance, Hopkins could not haul in what would have been a spectacular contested catch \u2014 but he did catch his other three targets. Any thoughts of him giving up targets to JuJu Smith-Schuster should be abandoned. Right now, Hopkins is the team\u2019s best all-around receiver.<\/p>\n

Offensive lineman Mike Caliendo: <\/strong>It\u2019s rare to see a lineman get a catch. It\u2019s even more unusual to see it happen in the middle of the field, rather than at the goal line. But with defenders all around him, Caliendo converted a third-and-1 to extend a touchdown drive. Well done, big guy!<\/p>\n

Losers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes:<\/strong> Passing for less than 200 yards \u2014 and throwing interceptions on the first and last drives of a game? That\u2019s not going to get it done \u2014 especially<\/em> on the road against a contender. The Chiefs offense sputtered, recording three three-and-outs and the quarterback\u2019s two turnovers. Mahomes wasn\u2019t able to get much going downfield, settling for checkdowns as pockets collapsed all afternoon. He was outplayed by Buffalo\u2019s Josh Allen, who made the kind of game-winning play we\u2019re used to seeing from him. To be fair, three touchdown passes represents a solid day \u2014 but against a team like the Bills, standards must be higher.<\/p>\n

The Chiefs\u2019 pass rush: <\/strong>As always, Allen didn\u2019t make it make it easy. But Kansas City\u2019s defense depends on its pass rush getting home. Time after time, it came close \u2014 but just couldn\u2019t bring the Bills\u2019 quarterback down. Conner, George Karlaftis, Trent McDuffie, Tershawn Wharton and Chris Jones all could <\/em>have had sacks, but Allen was always able to escape. When Kansas City\u2019s pass rush can\u2019t get home, the depleted secondary is in a tough spot.<\/p>\n

Wanya Morris and Jawaan Taylor:<\/strong> Many were intrigued that Kingsley Suamataia was inactive on Sunday \u2014 but the play of the tackles still wasn\u2019t good enough. Mahomes was under duress all day; Buffalo recorded two sacks and too many quarterback hits. Then on the pivotal drives of the fourth quarter, each tackle was called for a holding penalty that killed the momentum of a drive.<\/p>\n

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Note: <\/strong><\/em>Applying the labels \u201cwinners\u201d and \u201closers\u201d is not intended to be a judgment on the talent or character of any of these players. It\u2019s just a simple way to grade their performance in a single game. No disrespect is intended.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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