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The most anticipated matchup of Week 9 is set to unfold on Sunday evening when the Kansas City Chiefs (5-3) travel to Highmark Stadium for a matchup with the Buffalo Bills (5-2) at 4:25 p.m. EST. Every time these two teams face off it tends to turn into a instant classic and it mainly stems around the consistent and stellar play from Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen at the quarterback position, who will be meeting for the sixth time in the regular season since the two entered the league. Ahead of the matchup, Mahomes spoke to the media and has nothing but praise for Allen, who he's created a close bond with off the field, but still remains a fierce competitor with on it. “The way he’s able to extend plays, get close to the sideline, and make these big-time throws down the field — that stuff is special … he’s a great football player," Mahomes said. More NFL: Colts’ Jonathan Taylor Enters MVP Conversation With Insane TD Streak More NFL: Jets QB Justin Fields Sends Blunt Message After Woody Johnson Criticism Ironically, Allen holds a 4-1 head-to-head record against Mahomes in the regular season, while Mahomes remains undefeated at 4-0 against Allen in the postseason — their most recent meeting coming in last season’s AFC Championship Game. Mahomes had a clear response when asked about playing in Buffalo’s notoriously rowdy environment and what he’s learned over time about facing the Bills on their home turf. “I mean, they don’t like us… they do not like the Chiefs,” Mahomes said. Every time the Bills and Chiefs face off in the Mahomes-Allen era, the matchup carries significant weight, especially late in the NFL season, as it can heavily influence the AFC playoff picture. Both teams are currently trailing by narrow margins in their respective divisions.
