Following the Kansas City Chiefs’ fifth defeat of the season in a 20-17 match against the Buffalo Bills, quarterback Patrick Mahomes conveyed an awkward message to rival Josh Allen. The loss marked the Chiefs’ fourth in their last six games.
Mahomes, visibly frustrated by a late offensive offside call against Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney, expressed his discontent after the game when the two quarterbacks embraced. The call negated what could have been a game-changing go-ahead touchdown by Toney. Mahomes, still fixated on the controversial penalty, criticized it to Allen in an exchange that likely added tension to the moment.
Patrick Mahomes was still upset about the offside call meeting with Josh Allen after the game. #Billsmafia pic.twitter.com/6TYGJ1xnS9
— Thad Brown (@thadbrown7) December 11, 2023
During the game, Mahomes and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid openly expressed their frustration with the officials during press conferences, condemning the crucial offside call. In terms of performance, Mahomes completed 25 out of 43 passes for 271 yards, securing one touchdown and enduring one interception. Meanwhile, Allen went 23 for 42 with 233 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, adding 32 rushing yards and one touchdown on 10 carries.
The Chiefs’ defeat, dropping them to an 8-5 record, has implications for their pursuit of the top seed in the AFC. Conversely, the Bills, now at 7-6, kept their playoff hopes alive with the victory. The contentious game and Mahomes’ post-game remarks added a layer of drama to the ongoing rivalry between the two quarterbacks.
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