Final2021 Week 5
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO|
Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs, Week 5 2021
Buffalo Bills
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Kansas City Chiefs
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
| Chiefs | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
BUF 38 · KC 20 Final
Passing leader
BUF · QB
36.5PPR pts
15/26, 315 YDS, 3 TD, 1 RUSH TD
Top fantasy scorer
BUF · TE
20.7PPR pts
3 REC, 117 YDS, 1 TD
Chiefs leader
KC · QB
21.0PPR pts
33/54, 272 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT
Defensive playmaker
Micah Hyde
BUF
1 INT, 1 TD, 2 TKL
Bills 38, Chiefs 20: Buffalo leads from start to finish
Buffalo led 24–13 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored Kansas City 14–7 after the break to win 38–20. The Bills finished with a 436–392 edge in total offense and averaged 8.1 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Chiefs went 5-for-12 on third down and committed four turnovers, while the Bills finished without a giveaway.
The two teams meet again in Week 12 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +3.1 yards/play BUF 8.1 · KC 5.0
- +4 turnover margin BUF 0 turnovers
- +44 total yards BUF 436 · KC 392
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Bills Won
Buffalo won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.
| Bills | Stat | Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Yards per play | 5.0 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 436 | Total yards | 392 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 54 | Plays | 79 |
| 45% | Third-down conversion | 42% |
| 27:35 | Time of possession | 32:25 |
Scoring Summary
The Bills scored five touchdowns and one field goal; the Chiefs scored two touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | BUF | KC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 8:31 | KC | Harrison Butker 38-yard FG Takes lead | 0 | 3 |
| 4:36 | BUF | Josh Allen 9-yard TD run Takes leadTyler Bass XP | 7 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 10:00 | KC | Patrick Mahomes → Byron Pringle, 5-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP | 7 | 10 |
| 7:45 | BUF | Josh Allen → Emmanuel Sanders, 35-yard TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP | 14 | 10 |
| 3:13 | BUF | Tyler Bass 30-yard FG Extends lead | 17 | 10 |
| 1:16 | BUF | Josh Allen → Dawson Knox, 53-yard TD Extends leadTyler Bass XP | 24 | 10 |
| 0:02 | KC | Harrison Butker 54-yard FG | 24 | 13 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 7:12 | BUF | Micah Hyde 26-yard interception return TD Extends leadTyler Bass XP | 31 | 13 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 13:42 | KC | Patrick Mahomes → Travis Kelce, 1-yard TDHarrison Butker XP | 31 | 20 |
| 5:51 | BUF | Josh Allen → Emmanuel Sanders, 8-yard TD Extends leadTyler Bass XP | 38 | 20 |
Fantasy Points: Bills vs Chiefs, Week 5 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Josh AllenBUF · QB36.5 PTSQB4
- Dawson KnoxBUF · TE20.7 PTSTE4
- Emmanuel SandersBUF · WR20.4 PTSWR16
- Patrick MahomesKC · QB20.0 PTSQB15
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.5 | QB4 | 15/26 | 315 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 59 | 1 | 139.1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 20.0 | QB15 | 33/54 | 272 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 61 | 0 | 70.9 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.7 | TE4 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 117 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 20.4 | WR16 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 54 | 2 | ||
| 17.7 | TE6 | TE | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 57 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 16.6 | WR19 | WR | — | — | — | 12 | 9 | 76 | 0 | ||
| 14.8 | WR25 | WR | 1 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 63 | 0 | ||
| 12.2 | RB26 | RB | 11 | 37 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 55 | 0 | ||
| 8.9 | WR48 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 69 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 7.5 | RB40 | RB | 5 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 0 | ||
| 6.1 | WR69 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 11 | 1 | ||
| 3.5 | RB53 | RB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 3.4 | RB56 | RB | 7 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 3.3 | RB58 | RB | 6 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 2.6 | WR101 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | ||
| 2.1 | WR104 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 1.8 | WR108 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 1.5 | WR113 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 1.4 | TE58 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 1.1 | TE60 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Buffalo Bills
Snap Share
Dawson KnoxTE55 snaps96%
Emmanuel SandersWR45 snaps79%
Stefon DiggsWR42 snaps74%
Zack MossRB42 snaps74%
Cole BeasleyWR22 snaps39%
Target Share24 targets
- Emmanuel Sanders21%, 5 targets
- Stefon Diggs21%, 5 targets
- Dawson Knox17%, 4 targets
- Zack Moss17%, 4 targets
- Cole Beasley8%, 2 targets
- Other17%, 4 targets
Carry Share28 carries
- Josh Allen39%, 11 carries
- Zack Moss39%, 11 carries
- Devin Singletary21%, 6 carries
Kansas City Chiefs
Snap Share
Travis KelceTE75 snaps87%
Tyreek HillWR73 snaps85%
Demarcus RobinsonWR65 snaps76%
Mecole HardmanWR59 snaps69%
Darrel WilliamsRB37 snaps43%
Target Share50 targets
- Tyreek Hill26%, 13 targets
- Mecole Hardman24%, 12 targets
- Travis Kelce20%, 10 targets
- Darrel Williams10%, 5 targets
- Jerick McKinnon4%, 2 targets
- Other16%, 8 targets
Carry Share22 carries
- Patrick Mahomes36%, 8 carries
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire32%, 7 carries
- Darrel Williams23%, 5 carries
- Jerick McKinnon5%, 1 carries
- Tyreek Hill5%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 96% | 4 | 17% | 0 | |
| 75 | 87% | 10 | 20% | 0 | |
| 73 | 85% | 13 | 26% | 1 | |
| 45 | 79% | 5 | 21% | 0 | |
| 65 | 76% | 2 | 4% | 0 | |
| 42 | 74% | 5 | 21% | 0 | |
| 42 | 74% | 4 | 17% | 11 | |
| 59 | 69% | 12 | 24% | 0 | |
| 37 | 43% | 5 | 10% | 5 | |
| 22 | 39% | 2 | 8% | 0 | |
| 22 | 39% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 27 | 31% | 2 | 4% | 1 | |
| 26 | 30% | 2 | 4% | 0 | |
| 15 | 26% | 2 | 8% | 6 | |
| 22 | 26% | 2 | 4% | 7 | |
| 14 | 25% | 1 | 4% | 0 | |
| 17 | 20% | 1 | 2% | 0 | |
| 10 | 18% | 1 | 4% | 0 | |
| 14 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 8 | 14% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 7 | 12% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 9 | 10% | 1 | 2% | 0 | |
| 4 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+18.0Josh Allen36.5 PTS vs 18.5 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.9Patrick Mahomes21.0 PTS vs 28.9 xFP
- Highest expected volume28.9 xFPPatrick Mahomes21.0 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick MahomesKC · QB | 21.0 | 28.9 | −7.9 | 100% | 54 att | — | 54 | 8 | 35% | 0 | 0% |
| Tyreek HillKC · WR | 14.8 | 22.5 | −7.7 | 85% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 13 | 26% |
| Mecole Hardman Jr.KC · WR | 16.6 | 20.2 | −3.6 | 69% | 24% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 12 | 24% |
| Josh AllenBUF · QB | 36.5 | 18.5 | +18.0 | 100% | 26 att | — | 26 | 11 | 39% | 0 | 0% |
| Travis KelceKC · TE | 17.7 | 16.8 | +0.9 | 87% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 20% |
| Zack MossBUF · RB | 12.2 | 13.8 | −1.6 | 74% | 39% car | — | 0 | 11 | 39% | 4 | 17% |
| Darrel WilliamsKC · RB | 7.5 | 11.6 | −4.1 | 43% | 22% car | — | 0 | 5 | 22% | 5 | 10% |
| Emmanuel SandersBUF · WR | 20.4 | 8.4 | +12.0 | 79% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 21% |
| Stefon DiggsBUF · WR | 8.9 | 8.4 | +0.5 | 74% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 21% |
| Clyde Edwards-HelaireKC · RB | 3.4 | 7.9 | −4.5 | 26% | 30% car | — | 0 | 7 | 30% | 2 | 4% |
| Devin SingletaryBUF · RB | 3.3 | 7.2 | −3.9 | 26% | 21% car | — | 0 | 6 | 21% | 2 | 8% |
| Dawson KnoxBUF · TE | 20.7 | 6.7 | +14.0 | 96% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 17% |
| Jerick McKinnonKC · RB | 3.5 | 4.0 | −0.5 | 31% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 2 | 4% |
| Byron PringleKC · WR | 7.1 | 3.4 | +3.7 | 30% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 4% |
| Cole BeasleyBUF · WR | 1.5 | 3.4 | −1.9 | 39% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Demarcus RobinsonKC · WR | 1.8 | 3.4 | −1.6 | 76% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 4% |
| Blake BellKC · TE | 1.4 | 1.7 | −0.3 | 20% | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
| Gabe DavisBUF · WR | 2.6 | 1.7 | +0.9 | 25% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Josh GordonKC · WR | 2.1 | 1.7 | +0.4 | 10% | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
| Tommy SweeneyBUF · TE | 1.1 | 1.7 | −0.6 | 18% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Michael BurtonKC · RB | 0.2 | 0.6 | −0.4 | — | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Bills 24 targets and 28 carries; Chiefs 50 targets and 23 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Josh Allen Ran hot
BUF · QB · 36.5 pts on 18.5 expected
15 of 26 passing for 315 yards, 3 touchdowns; 11 carries for 59 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 15.2, 17.7, 37.2, 20.0, 36.5
W1W2W3W4W5
Patrick Mahomes Unlucky
KC · QB · 21.0 pts on 28.9 expected
33 of 54 passing for 272 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 8 carries for 61 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 28.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 33.3, 25.0, 24.9, 32.7, 21.0
W1W2W3W4W5
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Zack Moss
BUF · RB · 12.2 pts on 13.8 expected
4 targets (17% of the team's), 3 catches for 55 yards; 11 carries (39% of the team's) for 37 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.8 expected.
Last 3 games + this one (PPR): 14.4, 18.1, 12.1, 12.2
W2W3W4W5
Emmanuel Sanders Ran hot
BUF · WR · 20.4 pts on 8.4 expected
5 targets (21% of the team's), 3 catches for 54 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 9.2, 6.8, 26.4, 13.1, 20.4
W1W2W3W4W5
Tyreek Hill Unlucky
KC · WR · 14.8 pts on 22.5 expected
13 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 63 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 15 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 22.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 37.1, 5.9, 8.7, 47.6, 14.8
W1W2W3W4W5
Mecole Hardman Jr.
KC · WR · 16.6 pts on 20.2 expected
12 targets (24% of the team's), 9 catches for 76 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.2 expected.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 4.9, 10.5, 12.5, 6.1, 16.6
W1W2W3W4W5
Season high in targets (12). Best fantasy game of the season.
Dawson Knox Ran hot
BUF · TE · 20.7 pts on 6.7 expected
4 targets (17% of the team's), 3 catches for 117 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 8.1, 10.7, 14.9, 20.7, 20.7
W1W2W3W4W5
Devin Singletary
BUF · RB · 3.3 pts on 7.2 expected
2 targets (8% of the team's), 1 catch for -2 yards; 6 carries (21% of the team's) for 25 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.2 expected.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 9.0, 16.1, 3.6, 8.6, 3.3
W1W2W3W4W5
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Buffalo Bills
- ▲Stock up: Zack Moss led the backfield with 74% of the snaps after trailing Devin Singletary before this game.
- ▲Stock up: Dawson Knox played 96% of the snaps, up from a 75% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Devin Singletary lost the backfield lead: 26% of the snaps to Zack Moss's 74%.
Kansas City Chiefs
- ▲Stock up: Darrel Williams led the backfield with 43% of the snaps after trailing Clyde Edwards-Helaire before this game.
- ▲Stock up: Jerick McKinnon played 31% of the snaps, up from a 7% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Clyde Edwards-Helaire lost the backfield lead: 26% of the snaps to Darrel Williams's 43%.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Bills D | Chiefs D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 12.2 | 20.2 |
| RBs | 20.4 | 23.6 |
| WRs | 23.8 | 31.1 |
| TEs | 7.6 | 12.3 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Kansas City opened at 59% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.
Chiefs win probability
Key Swings
- −22Allen 9-yd TD run67% → 45%Q1 4:36
- +25Mahomes → Pringle, 5-yd TD43% → 67%Q2 10:00
- −25Allen → Sanders, 35-yd TD68% → 42%Q2 7:45
- −11Bass 30-yd FG41% → 30%Q2 3:13
- −19Allen → Knox, 53-yd TD29% → 10%Q2 1:16
Swing in Chiefs win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Buffalo Bills | Measure | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Plays | 79 |
| 48% | Pass rate | 71% |
| 12.1 | Yds / dropback | 4.9 |
| 4.3 | Yds / carry | 5.2 |
| 5/11 | Third downs | 5/12 |
Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 25 fewer plays but gained 7.2 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- BUF Sanders 21% · Diggs 21% · Knox 17%
- KC Hill 26% · Hardman 24% · Kelce 20%
Possession Results
| Result | BUF | KC |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 4 | 2 |
| Field goals | 1 | 2 |
| Punts | 4 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
BUF turnover edge: +4
- The Chiefs opened the scoring on their first possession, a 17-play, 56-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Bills scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | Q1 15:00 | 17 | 56 | 6:29 | Field goal |
| BUF | Q1 8:31 | 8 | 75 | 3:55 | Touchdown |
| KC | Q1 4:36 | 0 | 0 | 0:07 | Fumble |
| BUF | Q1 4:29 | 3 | -14 | 1:34 | Punt |
| KC | Q1 2:55 | 12 | 80 | 7:55 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q2 10:00 | 5 | 75 | 2:15 | Touchdown |
| KC | Q2 7:45 | 3 | 7 | 1:59 | Punt |
| BUF | Q2 5:46 | 7 | 62 | 2:33 | Field goal |
| KC | Q2 3:13 | 5 | 28 | 1:23 | Downs |
| BUF | Q2 1:50 | 2 | 68 | 0:34 | Touchdown |
| KC | Q2 1:16 | 8 | 39 | 1:14 | Field goal |
| BUF | Q2 0:02 | 0 | 0 | 0:02 | End of half |
| BUF | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 8 | 1:24 | Punt |
| KC | Q3 13:36 | 5 | 17 | 2:47 | Punt |
| BUF | Q3 10:49 | 4 | 41 | 2:20 | Punt |
| KC | Q3 8:29 | 5 | 16 | 1:17 | Interception |
| KC | Q3 7:12 | 9 | 67 | 4:18 | Interception |
| BUF | Q3 2:54 | 3 | 0 | 1:40 | Punt |
| KC | Q3 1:14 | 7 | 52 | 2:32 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q4 13:42 | 12 | 85 | 7:51 | Touchdown |
| KC | Q4 5:51 | 10 | 55 | 2:24 | Fumble |
| BUF | Q4 3:27 | 8 | 20 | 3:27 | End of game |
About these numbers
The Bills' interception touchdown is counted as a Chiefs interception, not as a Bills possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Bills vs Chiefs Head-to-Head
The Bills and Chiefs first met in 1960 and have played 58 times since.
- All-time series
- 31–26–1Bills lead, 58 meetings since 1960
- Postseason
- 5–2Split 5–2
- Largest Bills win
- 41–72011
- Largest Chiefs win
- 38–52003
Since 2021
5–3 Bills lead
8 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
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Oldest to newest. B = Bills win, C = Chiefs win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 12 Chiefs at Bills Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 9 Chiefs at Bills, 2025 Wk 9 recap BUF 28 KC 21 BUF W
- 2024 Conference Championship Bills at Chiefs, 2024 Conference Championship recap KC 32 BUF 29 KC W
- 2024 Wk 11 Chiefs at Bills, 2024 Wk 11 recap BUF 30 KC 21 BUF W
- 2023 Divisional Round Chiefs at Bills, 2023 Divisional Round recap KC 27 BUF 24 KC W
- 2023 Wk 14 Bills at Chiefs, 2023 Wk 14 recap BUF 20 KC 17 BUF W
- 2022 Wk 6 Bills at Chiefs, 2022 Wk 6 recap BUF 24 KC 20 BUF W
- 2021 Divisional Round Bills at Chiefs, 2021 Divisional Round recap KC 42 BUF 36 KC W
- 2021 Wk 5 Bills at Chiefs BUF 38 KC 20 BUF W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Bills | Stat | Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| 11-6 | Record | 12-5 |
| 28.4 | Points per game | 28.2 |
| 381.9 | Yards per game | 396.8 |
| 5.7 | Yards per play | 5.9 |
| 17.0 | Points allowed per game | 21.4 |
| 272.8 | Yards allowed per game | 368.9 |
Bills vs Chiefs Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- KC −3Chiefs failed to cover by 21
- Total
- 56.5Over: 58 points scored (by 1.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | 29.8 | 20 | −9.8 |
| Bills | 26.8 | 38 | +11.3 |
The Bills beat their implied total and the Chiefs fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Buffalo Bills
- Against the spread
- 4–1
- Over/under
- 2–3
- ATS as favorite
- 3–1
- ATS as underdog
- 1–0
- ATS on the road
- 2–0
Kansas City Chiefs
- Against the spread
- 1–4
- Over/under
- 4–1
- ATS as favorite
- 1–4
- ATS at home
- 0–3
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Bills vs Chiefs Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 12 in Buffalo. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Bills or Chiefs player start in Week 12? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Bills and Chiefs defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Bills vs Chiefs Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Bills vs Chiefs Week 5 game?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs 38–20 in Week 5 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO, on October 10, 2021. See the Bills' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Bills vs Chiefs?
The final score was Bills 38, Chiefs 20. The Bills led 24–13 at halftime, and the second half went Bills 14, Chiefs 7.
What happened in the Bills vs Chiefs game?
Buffalo led 24–13 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored Kansas City 14–7 after the break to win 38–20. The Bills finished with a 436–392 edge in total offense and averaged 8.1 yards per play. Josh Allen led all players with 15 of 26 passing for 315 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 11 carries for 59 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs committed 4 turnovers, the Bills none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Bills vs Chiefs?
Josh Allen led the game with 36.5 PPR fantasy points, the QB4 of Week 5, on 15 of 26 passing for 315 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 11 carries for 59 rushing yards and a touchdown. Dawson Knox was next with 20.7 (TE4). See Josh Allen's 2021 game log.
Who led Bills vs Chiefs in passing, rushing and receiving?
Josh Allen (BUF) led all passers with 15 of 26 for 315 yards and 3 touchdowns. Patrick Mahomes (KC) led in rushing with 8 carries for 61 yards. Dawson Knox (BUF) led in receiving with 3 catches for 117 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Josh Allen score against the Chiefs?
Josh Allen scored 36.5 fantasy points against the Chiefs in Week 5 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 15 of 26 passing for 315 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 11 carries for 59 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bills vs Chiefs?
Josh Allen outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 36.5 PPR points on 18.5 xFP (+18.0). Patrick Mahomes fell furthest short, with 21.0 points on 28.9 xFP (−7.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Bills beat the Chiefs?
The Bills beat the Chiefs 38–20 because they averaged 8.1 yards per play to 5.0, won the turnover battle 4–0, and outgained them 436–392.
Which team won the turnover battle in Bills vs Chiefs?
The Bills won the turnover battle 4–0: the Chiefs gave the ball away 4 times and the Bills not at all. The Bills won the game.
What is the all-time Bills vs Chiefs record?
The Bills lead the all-time series 31–26–1 across 58 meetings since 1960, including a 2–5 record in the postseason.
When did the Bills and Chiefs last play before this game?
Before Week 5 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 playoffs on January 24, 2021, when the Chiefs beat the Bills 38–24.
Have the Bills and Chiefs met in the playoffs?
Yes, 7 times, most recently in the 2024 playoffs. The Bills are 2–5 against the Chiefs in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Bills vs Chiefs?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chiefs −3, making the Kansas City Chiefs 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 56.5. That implied about 29.8 points for the Chiefs and 26.8 for the Bills.
Did Bills vs Chiefs go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 56.5, and the teams combined for 58 points, 1.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Bills vs Chiefs?
The Bills covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Chiefs −3. The final margin was 18 points.
