Josh Allen haunts Patrick Mahomes again

Josh Allen made life difficult for Patrick Mahomes once again. In another chapter of a rivalry that’s now part of the NFL’s landscape, the Buffalo Bills quarterback led his team to a 28-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. That marks five straight regular-season victories over Andy Reid’s squad. But as Marca points out, the real challenge for Allen is still ahead: the playoffs.

Sunday’s performance was a masterclass in efficiency. Josh Allen completed 23 of 26 passes for 273 yards and one touchdown. He also added two rushing scores. His completion rate of 88.5% became the highest in franchise history with at least 15 attempts. Dalton Kincaid stood out with six catches for 101 yards and a touchdown, while James Cook contributed 114 rushing yards. Buffalo looked like a complete team—and it showed.

Solid defense

On defense, Josh Allen’s Bills did their part too. Patrick Mahomes was pressured on more than half of his passing attempts and completed just 44% of them (15 of 34), his worst mark in a regular-season game. “Today we learned a little about ourselves,” said head coach Sean McDermott. “I saw how the team came together when things got tough.”

 

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But the “elephant in the room” remains. Since the start of the Patrick Mahomes– JoshAllen era, Buffalo holds a 5-1 record in regular-season matchups. However, they’re 0-4 in the playoffs. Each win in the fall reinforces the idea that the Bills can go toe-to-toe with the Chiefs any given Sunday, but the narrative shifts when January arrives.

A dangerous rival

Sunday’s win is meaningful. It boosts the confidence of a team that’s had its ups and downs this season and proves that when healthy and focused, they can beat the most complete team in the league. But it also makes clear that Josh Allen’s real challenge isn’t winning in November—it’s delivering when the stakes are highest.

 

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For Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, the loss is a setback, but not a crisis. Their postseason dominance remains untouched, and until that changes, Josh Allen will continue to be the quarterback who shines in the regular season. Still, the Buffalo star must seal his legacy with a defining win in January.