21-30! That’s what the scoreline read at the end of the week 11 game between the Chiefs and Bills. It was the first loss of the 2024 season for the back-to-back Super Bowl winners. Though the Chiefdom is heartbroken, the players aren’t. The locker room is treating it just like another defeat. Patrick Mahomes gave his 2 cents on the game.

During the post-game conference, the quarterback said, “The undefeated thing was cool, but that’s not our ultimate goal.” It shows that their game plan is clear. Win the Trophy. He later added that he needs to have a sense of urgency throughout the game.

It was an intense battle at the Highmark Stadium. And the Bills managed to do the unexpected. With the week 11 victory, they have reached 9 wins, the same as the Chiefs. It will boost their morale to a new level.

However, the Chiefs are still at the top of the AFC. But how long can they sustain it? They don’t have tougher competition now. On the injury front, their key players like Sky Moore and Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown are also expected to return soon. But the team needs to be careful.

The game was swinging on both sides until the final few minutes when the Bills took the lead by 9 points.

Could Patrick Mahomes’ urgency have saved the game?

The Grim Reaper was brilliant during the game, particularly in the second half. While Josh Allen had 27 of 40 passes (67.5% completion rate) in 262 yards with a touchdown and an interception, Patrick Mahomes had 23 of 33 passes (69.7% completion rate) in 196 yards with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. But the Bills QB was in a different mood tonight. He also emerged as the best in the rushing department with 12 rushes for 55 yards.

The game, though, was exciting. The Bills took the lead in the first quarter while the Chiefs failed to score any points. At the end of halftime, the Bills were ahead by 16-14. The game looked balanced, considering the Chiefs have come back in the last seconds, like the 26-25 win against the Bengals in week 2 and the 30-24 OT win against the Buccaneers in week 9.

However, the Bills took the decisive lead in the 4th quarter. With 2 minutes and 17 seconds remaining in the game, Josh Allen scored a touchdown. The scorecard read 30-21, and it was game over for the Chiefs. Heartbreak moment for the Chiefdom.

The loss ended the undefeated hopes, but now, it has reignited the fire to win. Patrick Mahomes will be thinking about the next games. They have to pick their game. Remember, NBA legend Draymond Green has predicted they would lose their first playoff game. The Chiefs would like to prove him wrong.