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The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills have built one of the NFL’s most thrilling playoff rivalries. With six postseason battles spanning decades, their matchups feature everything from blowouts to nail-biters and even a game considered among the greatest ever played.
As the Chiefs aim for a three-peat, let’s dive into their rich playoff history with the Bills, starting with their first clash.
The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills first met with history on the line- a trip to the inaugural Super Bowl. Kansas City turned a close contest into a blowout in the fourth quarter, defeating Buffalo 31-7. Mike Garrett’s two late touchdowns sealed the win, while Kansas City’s defense stifled Jack Kemp, picking him off twice and sacking him four times. Despite falling to Vince Lombardi’s Packers in Super Bowl I, the Chiefs’ dominance that day foreshadowed their eventual championship in 1969.
#Chiefs elusive scatback Mike Garrett reverses field, goes 20 yards behind the line of scrimmage…
…then turns in a spectacular 18-yard touchdown adventure to close out the 1966 AFL Championship and dethrone the two-time defending-AFL champion Bills, 31-7.
January 1, 1967 pic.twitter.com/p66S606mpZ
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) January 2, 2025
Fast forward 25 years, and the Bills were at the height of their powers. Facing a young Kansas City squad led by Marty Schottenheimer, Buffalo showed why they were perennial contenders. Andre Reed’s two long touchdown receptions helped the Bills storm to a 24-0 lead, ultimately winning 37-14. Though Kansas City forced three turnovers, their offense couldn’t match Buffalo’s star-studded unit, which featured Hall of Famers Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith, and Thurman Thomas. The Bills advanced to their second straight Super Bowl but fell to Washington, 37-24.
The Chiefs, bolstered by legends Joe Montana and Marcus Allen, returned to the playoffs with high hopes. After dispatching Pittsburgh and Houston, they faced Buffalo for the AFC crown. Though the nation rooted for Montana to lead Kansas City to the Super Bowl, the Bills had other plans. Thurman Thomas ran wild, racking up 186 yards and three touchdowns. Marcus Allen’s score kept the Chiefs within striking distance, but with Montana sidelined by injury, Buffalo pulled away for a 30-13 win. The Bills’ fourth consecutive Super Bowl trip ended in disappointment as Dallas defeated them again.
The last time the #Chiefs played in Buffalo for a playoff game (1993 AFC Championship). Joe Montana was the QB. Marcus Allen was the RB. Neil Smith and Derrick Thomas were rushing the passer. The Bills had Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed and Bruce Smith. pic.twitter.com/d3tLuKJYWo
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) January 16, 2024
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