The Kansas City Chiefs lost their first game in the 2024 season, 30-21, against the Buffalo Bills, snapping their 15-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the defeat also sent the team down to 9-1 on the season with playoff implications, as Buffalo improves its chances for the AFC's top seed. The Chiefs got off to a bumpy start, as quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw an interception and Bills safety Taylor Rapp returned it to midfield.
The Chiefs lost their first game in the 2024 season against the Buffalo Bills
The Super Bowl defending champion, Kansas City Chiefs were not the only remaining undefeated team of the NFL after losing in their first loss of the 2024 season to the Buffalo Bills in a much-awaited rematch. Josh Allen and the Bills emerged with a 30-21 victory. Kansas City remains the only undefeated team in the NFL, but the Chiefs fall to 9-1, while the Bills, now 9-2, rise to second place in the AFC with seven weeks to go.
Buffalo secured a win with a 26-yard touchdown run by Allen, ending Kansas City's 15-game win streak and extending the Bills' six-straight win streak to six games, snapping a 15-game win streak for the Chiefs. "It's just another week 11 win," Allen said of the victory. "You know, knowing how things usually play out, we'll probably see this team again at some point. We had to get there first."
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes praised the Bills' victory but believes the loss is an opportunity for learning and growth throughout the season. "You can use it as fuel," Mahomes said after the loss. "I mean, like I said, that's a good football team. So, nothing to hang your head on losing to them. But we feel like we could play better. So we'll get back to work and try to use this as a spark so we can be a better football team."
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