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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Josh Allen has expressed his feelings about the loss against the Kansas City Chiefs. In the game, the Buffalo Bills‘ rushing attack demonstrated early dominance. They had set the stage for quarterback Josh Allen to make a significant impact. Allen showcased his dual-threat capabilities by contributing not one, but two rushing touchdowns.

This was quite impactful as it propelled the Bills to a halftime lead of 17-13 against the Chiefs. This strategic utilization of Allen’s mobility added a dynamic dimension to the Bills’ offensive strategy, keeping the Chiefs on their toes. However, the Chiefs utilized their defense at the right time and ended the game with a 27-24 thriller.

Josh Allen talks about the loss

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Securing their place in the AFC Championship, the Chiefs navigated their way through their first road playoff game during the Patrick Mahomes era. The turning point came when Buffalo’s kicker, Tyler Bass, missed a 44-yard field goal attempt wide right with less than two minutes remaining, which could have tied the score in the match. This critical error solidified the Chiefs’ victory and propelled them back to the AFC Championship for the sixth consecutive time.

Now they are set to face the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in the upcoming week under the guidance of head coach Andy Reid. This is the position where the Bills saw themselves, and for that reason, Josh Allen gave a sorrowful statement. In the post-game interview, he said, “Sucks. Losing sucks, losing to them, losing to anybody at home, sucks.

It’ll take time for the Bills to accept the loss, after coming so close to the championship game and giving the season their all. Interestingly, this is not the first time the Bills have been eliminated by the Chiefs.

The history of the Bills and the Chiefs in the playoffs

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Since Patrick Mahomes took over as the starting quarterback in 2018, the Kansas City Chiefs have been an indomitable force in the divisional round, never experiencing defeat. Their latest victory propelled them to face the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens in the upcoming matchup. The Ravens secured their place by defeating Houston 34-10 on Saturday.

Notably, the Chiefs boast a remarkable record, having won five consecutive playoff games since their 27-24 overtime loss to Cincinnati in the AFC championship game during the 2021 season. On the other hand, the Bills faced another postseason heartbreak exiting in the divisional round for the third straight year. This recurring disappointment echoed losses to Cincinnati and the Chiefs in the last two seasons. Notably, the Chiefs proved to be their postseason nemesis, ending Buffalo’s playoff run for the third time in four years, including a painful 38-24 defeat in the 2020 AFC championship game.

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This bitter pill came after the Bills secured their fourth straight AFC East title and were on a promising six-game winning streak since beating Kansas City on December 10. But they couldn’t repeat it in the recent game. What are your thoughts about this? Tell us in the comments section.

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