2020 AFC Divisional Playoff vs Buffalo Bills

Lore & Background

In the 2020 AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium, Buffalo took an early 9–0 lead, but the lead did not last, as Kansas City took control of the game in the second quarter and cruised to a 38–24 victory.

In Their Own Story

The air in Arrowhead was thick with tension as the clock ticked down on Buffalo's lead. Every breath felt heavy, every play scrutinized by millions. Then, the spark ignited. Mahomes rolled out, eyes scanning the field through the chaos of defenders. He fired a laser to Kelce, who broke free for a touchdown that sent the stadium into a frenzy. The momentum swung like a pendulum, and with each subsequent score, the doubt vanished, replaced by an unshakeable belief that this team could overcome anything.

Reader's Guide

The Chiefs erased an early 9–0 deficit. Mahomes passed for 225 yards and threw for two touchdown passes, both caught by tight end Travis Kelce. Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for 161 yards. The Bills never led in the second half.

Did You Know?

• The Chiefs' victory allowed them to advance to Super Bowl LV, where they lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
• This was the first postseason meeting between quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen.
• The Bills' early 9–0 lead was the only time they led in the game.