Patrick Mahomes already knows what to expect. When he arrives in Buffalo, the atmosphere is tense and rarely favorable to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The star quarterback will return to Highmark Stadium on Sunday to face a motivated Bills and fans who have forgotten nothing of the past few years, which have been marked by memorable and painful playoff struggles for Buffalo.
“They don’t like us,” Patrick Mahomes said.
And how can you blame them? Since 2020, Kansas City has proven itself to be a tormentor for Josh Allen and his troupe, stopping their Super Bowl ambitions in crucial games four times. The last playoff meeting, a 32–29 victory in January, further intensified the rivalry.
It’s impossible not to mention the mythical duel of January 2022, now etched in collective memory as the “13 Seconds” episode. This short period of time was enough for Mahomes to advance down the field and complete two crucial passes. The Chiefs won 42–36, dealing another blow to Buffalo.
Decisive match for the standings
Although the stakes in this matchup are not directly tied to the Super Bowl, the significance remains significant. With respective records of 5-3 for Kansas City and 5-2 for Buffalo, both teams are vying for a favorable playoff position. Every victory matters, and the psychological factor is no less important than statistics.
Mahomes knows the reception will be hostile, the noise will be deafening, and the pressure will be maximum. But this is precisely the environment in which climate advocates thrive. Allen and Billy, for their part, are finally looking to turn the tide and protect their territory. The result: the expected duel, lively rivalry and a new chapter in an already historical saga.
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