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Grading the Buffalo Bills in their 28-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Highmark Stadium … k9am#F??:?8 82>6i p\k^9am kAmy2>6D r@@6 :? E96 q:==D’ 6:89E 82>6D 96 92D E@AA65 E96 `__\J2C5 >:=6DE@?6] r@@ 5@H? :? E96 D64@?5 92=7] (96? E92E 92AA6?D[ :E @A6?D FA @E96C DA@ED 7@C E96 @776?D6] "F2CE6C3246D[ EJ:?8 E96 >@DE :? 7C2?49:D6 9:DE@CJ :? E92E DA2? – 2 C64@C5 E92E 925 DE@@5 2=@?6 D:?46 `hec]k^Am People are also reading… Buffalo looks good making its Hallmark debut in the charming 'A Newport Christmas' Bills notebook: Gabe Davis practices; Linebacker Matt Milano and Terrel Bernard full participants In somber courtroom, teens convicted of murder, manslaughter in shooting death of toddler Observations: Inspired defensive effort helps Bills get past Chiefs, but the never-ending injuries continue Delaware North workers laid off as business model shifts Bills Report Card: High grades reflect a complete win over Kansas City Chiefs 7 Bills trends to watch: Is Jordan Poyer going to earn a role on defense? 4 keys for the Buffalo Bills to beat the Kansas City Chiefs Lance Lysowski: Josh Allen's heroics against Chiefs a reminder Bills are for real Alan Pergament: Nantz, Romo deliver praise, ice cream and history in another Bills-Chiefs classic Sabres place Zach Benson on injured reserve, call up Isak Rosen from Rochester of AHL Under barrage of questions, sheriff says Granville suffered from 'uncontrollable anxiety' 'It's coming': What's wrong with the Bills' passing game and can they fix it? Alan Pergament: Thanks to Peyton Manning, Bills fans can smile through tears about Buffalo's cursed sports history Bills safety Taylor Rapp likely out for season; Taron Johnson questionable Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir looks for room to run during the third quarter of Sunday’s victory over the Chiefs. Shakir had 43 yards on a team-high seven receptions in the win. Harry Scull Jr., Buffalo News k9am!2DD:?8 82>6i p\k^9am kAmp==6? H2D @? @?6 282:?DE E96 r9:67D[ 8@:?8 ab @7 ae 7@C afb J2C5D 2?5 @?6 E@F495@H? – 2 BF2CE6C324A=6E:@? 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Bishop had three passes defensed total in his career before logging four on Sunday. k9am$A64:2= E62>Di sk^9am kAmp 9@=5:?8 A6?2=EJ @? =:?6324D 4@DE E96 q:==D `h J2C5D @? E96 @A6?:?8 <:4<@77] %96 <:4AE @? 7@FC <:4AED E92E 2G6C2865 c_]b ?6E J2C5D] %H@ @7 E9@D6 AF?ED H6C6 A=2465 :?D:56 E96 r9:67D’ a_\J2C5 =:?6] |2EE !C2E6C H2D D:4249 23@FE >:DD:?8 E96 da\J2C5 7:6=5\8@2= 2EE6>AE =2E6 :? E96 7@FCE9 BF2CE6C E92E 4@F=5 92G6 :465 E96 H:?]k^Am k9amr@249:?8i qk^9am kAm~776?D:G6 4@@C5:?2E@C y@6 qC25J’D @A6?:?8 D4C:AE H2D 2 8@@5 @?6[ 2D E96 q:==D H6?E gc J2C5D @? `` A2JD 7@C 2 E@F495@H? @? E96:C 7:CDE 5C:G6] qF772=@’D D64@?5 @776?D:G6 5C:G6 6?565 H:E9 2 EFC?@G6C @? 5@H?D WE96 7@FCE9\2?5\a A=2J 42== =67E 2 =@E E@ 36 56D:C65j H9J ?@ r@@@DE 8:G6? FA 3J E96 r9:67D E9:D J62C] %96 q:==D 925 E@ FD6 E96:C 7:CDE E:>6@FE @7 E96 7:CDE 92=7 H:E9 hib` C6>2:?:?8 :? E96 D64@?5 BF2CE6C H:E9 z2?D2D r:EJ =:?65 FA E@ 2EE6>AE 2 ce\J2C5 7:6=5 8@2=] %92E H2D ?@E 8C62E] %:>6@FE FD286 H2D 2? :DDF6 E9C@F89@FE E96 82>6] ~7 E96 D:I E:>6@FED $62? |4s6C>@EE 42==65[ 7:G6 H6C6 @? 5676?D6 @C DA64:2= E62>D] $@>6 @7 E9@D6 H@C@EE] %96J 42>6 FA H:E9 2 8C62E 82>6 A=2? 282:?DE 2? 6=:E6 @776?D6] %96 q:==D H6C6 A6?2=:K65 7@FC E:>6D 7@C c_ J2C5D[ H9:49 :D 2? :>AC@G6>6?E :? E92E 42E68@CJ]k^Am Photos: Buffalo Bills beat rival Kansas City Chiefs Shavers can fly Buffalo Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers (14) jumps over Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Johnson scores a TD Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (26) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Cook jumps Cook Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) leaps over Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Sideline scramble Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) makes a catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) on the sideline during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Allen keeps it for a TD Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scores a rushing touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Kincaid strikes first Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) scores a 23-yard touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa (97) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News) Derek Gee/Buffalo News Cut on a dime Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (1) makes a cut against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Nohl Williams (20) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Home field Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) lines up against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Catching Cook Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) rushes against Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News) Derek Gee/Buffalo News Doing the dance Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid, left, celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Josh Allen during the first quarter of Sunday’s game at Highmark Stadium. For complete coverage, see Page C1. Derek Gee, Buffalo News Tackling Ty Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (26) puts his head down as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) and safety Bryan Cook (6) close in for the tackle during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) makes a catch against Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News First down Cook Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) rushes against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News) Derek Gee/Buffalo News Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Touchdown! Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates his touchdown during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Burst of speed Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) runs the ball against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Aerial attack Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) takes the field for the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Chiefs score Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) breaks away from Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) for a touchdown during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News End zone celebration Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) and linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) celebrate Rice’s touchdown during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News) Derek Gee/Buffalo News Goodyear Blimp The Goodyear Blimp floats over Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park during the Buffalo Bills game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Flag on the field A giant U.S. flag is draped across the field for the National Anthem before the Buffalo Bills game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News) Derek Gee/Buffalo News Dropping Mahomes Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis (22) tries to get away from Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Chris Roland-Wallace (30) and linebacker Jeffrey Bassa (31) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Stretching the play Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) makes a catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Nohl Williams (20) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Flying high Buffalo Bills fans cheer after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Turnover on downs Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (8) celebrates a fourth down defensive stand during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Let's Go Buffalo Buffalo Bills fans during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Calling plays Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Allen scores Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scores a touchdown during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott scores a rushing touchdown during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Following the block Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) squares up to Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) after making a catch during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Rousseau finds Mahomes Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Coleman wide open Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) runs down the sideline against Kansas City Chiefs safety Chamarri Conner (27) after a catch during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Buffalo Bills wide receiver Elijah Moore (18) makes a catch between Kansas City Chiefs safety Chamarri Conner (27) and cornerback Nohl Williams (20) during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News First down Buffalo Bills wide receiver Elijah Moore (18) celebrates his first down catch during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Touchdown Allen Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scores a touchdown during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Pay to play Buffalo Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa (57) tackles Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) on the sideline during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News) Derek Gee/Buffalo News Racing Rousseau Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau tackles Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the fourth quarter Sunday at Highmark Stadium. Harry Scull Jr., Buffalo News The hard way Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) leaps over the pile for a first down during the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Upside down Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is upended by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News) Derek Gee/Buffalo News Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) stiff arms Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) as he flees the pocket during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Derek Gee/Buffalo News Making the stop Buffalo Bills cornerback Jordan Hancock (37) tackles Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News) Derek Gee/Buffalo News Interception Buffalo Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston (31) intercepts a pass by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News Game changer Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston celebrates his interception of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the fourth quarter Sunday at Highmark Stadium. Harry Scull Jr., Buffalo News Throwing from the pocket Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) makes a catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News) Derek Gee/Buffalo News Cook breaks loose Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) finds a hole as he steps away from Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Ashton Gillotte (97) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Derek Gee/Buffalo News Right here, right now A Buffalo Bills fan holds a sign during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News) Derek Gee/Buffalo News A Buffalo Bills fan in an ET costume holds up a sign during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Derek Gee/Buffalo News) Derek Gee/Buffalo News Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (80) can’t hang on to a “Hail Mary” pass as Buffalo Bills safety Cole Bishop, left, and Buffalo Bills cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram at the end of the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Derek Gee/Buffalo News See you later Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks off the field after the Bills won the game, 28-21, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News) Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Feeling good Buffalo Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston (31) runs off the field after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News) Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News In this Series Complete coverage: Buffalo Bills notch win over Kansas City Chiefs Nov 2, 2025 Observations: Inspired defensive effort helps Bills get past Chiefs, but the never-ending injuries continue Nov 3, 2025 Bills Report Card: High grades reflect a complete win over Kansas City Chiefs Nov 2, 2025 Lance Lysowski: Josh Allen's heroics against Chiefs a reminder Bills are for real 16 updates Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! Jay Skurski News Sports Reporter Author twitter Author email Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Don't have an account? Sign Up Today
