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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills: Preview, Predictions and Picks for November 17, 2024

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Nov 17, 2024 4:11 AM
On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 4:25 PM, the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs (9-0) travel to Highmark Stadium to face off against the Buffalo Bills (8-2) in a highly anticipated matchup between AFC division leaders. The Chiefs, perfect on the road with a 4-0 record, look to extend their winning streak, while the Bills aim to protect their unblemished 4-0 home record. This clash of titans is set to be an electrifying showdown in the NFL.
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Chiefs vs Bills statistics

Stat Chiefs Bills
Points Per Game 24.3 29.0
Total Yards 360.4 349.3
Yards Passing 245.3 228.6
Yards Rushing 115.1 120.7
Points Allowed Per Game 17.9 19.3
Yards Allowed 300.8 353.1
Pass Yards Allowed 217.6 229.9
Rush Yards Allowed 83.2 123.2

Buffalo Bills recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
11/10/24 @ Indianapolis Colts W 30-20
11/3/24 vs Miami Dolphins W 30-27
10/27/24 @ Seattle Seahawks W 31-10
10/20/24 vs Tennessee Titans W 34-10
10/14/24 @ New York Jets W 23-20

Kansas City Chiefs recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
11/10/24 vs Denver Broncos W 16-14
11/4/24 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 30-24 OT
10/27/24 @ Las Vegas Raiders W 27-20
10/20/24 @ San Francisco 49ers W 28-18
10/7/24 vs New Orleans Saints W 26-13

Buffalo Bills injuries

  • Spencer Brown (OT): Questionable
  • Keon Coleman (WR): Out
  • Amari Cooper (WR): Questionable
  • Matt Milano (LB): Injured Reserve
  • Dalton Kincaid (TE): Out

Kansas City Chiefs injuries

  • Charles Omenihu (DE): Out
  • Harrison Butker (PK): Injured Reserve
  • Isiah Pacheco (RB): Injured Reserve
  • Jared Wiley (TE): Injured Reserve
  • Jody Fortson (TE): Injured Reserve

Chiefs vs Bills game info

Type Info
Venue Highmark Stadium
Location Orchard Park, NY
Kickoff Sun 4:25 PM
TV CBS
Temperature 51°
Chance of Rain 14%

Chiefs vs Bills predictions

As the Kansas City Chiefs gear up to maintain their unbeaten streak against the Buffalo Bills, all eyes will be on star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. We're projecting Mahomes to display a robust passing game with an attempt of around 30 passes, completing nearly 20 of them for over 220 yards. His precision will likely see him throwing at least one touchdown. On the ground, Kareem Hunt is expected to have a significant workload, carrying the ball around 17 times and likely tallying upwards of 65 yards, which could include scoring a pivotal touchdown. These individual performances will be crucial for the Chiefs as they aim to extend their perfect record this season.

On the opposite side, the Buffalo Bills will rely heavily on quarterback Josh Allen to counter the Chiefs' formidable offense. Allen is projected to throw approximately 33 passes, completing a significant portion for around 250 yards. Although there's a chance of an interception, his dual-threat capability will also be evident with an expected 30-plus rushing yards which might include a touchdown. Furthermore, wide receiver Khalil Shakir could be a standout performer, possibly receiving over 55 yards from about five receptions and potentially scoring. Allen’s diverse skill set combined with strategic receptions by Shakir and others will be essential for the Bills’ offense.

Looking at both teams’ lineup and recent forms, this matchup promises to be a nail-biter. The Kansas City Chiefs, with their unblemished record, come in with high morale but face a tough challenge on the Bills’ home turf. Given the statistics and home advantage, Buffalo has a slight edge despite the prowess of the Chiefs. Expect it to be a close game, but the Buffalo Bills might just outpace the Chiefs in a high-scoring affair, likely making the most of their home-field advantage at Highmark Stadium.

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