One of the most competitive games in recent memory saw the Kansas City Chiefs emerge victorious against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night with both teams’ seasons on the line. It couldn’t have been a more evenly matched affair, with both teams scoring more than anyone could’ve predicted in all four quarters.
It took a herculean effort by the Chiefs to pull out the win in crunch time, but with their 2021 campaign in the balance, Patrick Mahomes was able to deliver Kansas City the most clutch of wins against all odds. Though the game ultimately boiled down to his ability to make plays with his team’s back against the wall, this matchup provided more than its share of highlights and unpredictable moments that will make it an instant classic in a rivalry that seems destined to be only now blooming.
Here are our three biggest takeaways from the Chief’s divisional-round win against the Bills.