What the Chiefs can apply to possible playoff rematch with Bills: SportsBeat KC podcast
The Chiefs dropped their second game this season Sunday, but unlike the loss at the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3, this wasn’t an upset. Even playing at home wasn’t enough of an advantage for the Chiefs to overcome the Buffalo Bills, who prevailed 24-20.
After the game, Star columnists Vahe Gregorian and Sam McDowell and beat writers Jesse Newell and Herbie Teope broke down the game and looked at the key moments that turned the tide in the Bills’ favor.
Where do the Chiefs need to improve if there is a rematch in the playoffs? Hint: Look to the trenches. The Bills effectively rushed Patrick Mahomes with four linemen, with old friend Von Miller leading the charge. The Chiefs needed to blitz to affect Josh Allen — but even then, Allen found some success against the blitz.
We discuss these matters and other turning points on today’s episode of The Star’s SportsBeat KC podcast.
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