Final2023 Week 14

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs, Week 14 2023

Buffalo Bills

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Kansas City Chiefs

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bills773320
Chiefs077317

BUF 20KC 17 Final

  • Passing leader

    Patrick Mahomes

    KC · QB

    14.6PPR pts

    25/43, 271 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    James Cook III

    BUF · RB

    25.1PPR pts

    10 ATT, 58 YDS, 5 REC, 83 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Chiefs leader

    Rashee Rice

    KC · WR

    18.2PPR pts

    7 REC, 72 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Chamarri Conner

    KC

    1 INT, 3 TKL

Bills 20, Chiefs 17: Buffalo holds off Kansas City

Buffalo led 14–7 at halftime and won 20–17, though Kansas City took the second half 10–6. Kansas City outgained the Bills 346–327.

The Chiefs went 6-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Bills kept the ball for 35:21.

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

  • +1 turnover margin BUF 1 · KC 2 turnovers
  • +10:42 time of possession BUF 35:21 · KC 24:39

Game Highlights

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Why the Bills Won

Buffalo won the turnover and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Bills vs Chiefs
BillsStatChiefs
1Turnovers2
35:21Time of possession24:39
Other team stats
327Total yards346
4.5Yards per play5.6
73Plays62
40%Third-down conversion50%

Scoring Summary

The Bills scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Chiefs scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Bills vs Chiefs
TimeTeamPlayBUFKC
1st quarter
3:43BUFJosh Allen → James Cook, 25-yard TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP70
2nd quarter
11:50BUFJosh Allen 6-yard TD run Extends leadTyler Bass XP140
1:19KCJerick McKinnon 7-yard TD runHarrison Butker XP147
3rd quarter
8:38BUFTyler Bass 31-yard FG Extends lead177
3:30KCPatrick Mahomes → Rashee Rice, 4-yard TDHarrison Butker XP1714
4th quarter
11:31KCHarrison Butker 27-yard FG Ties game1717
1:54BUFTyler Bass 39-yard FG Game winner2017

Fantasy Points: Bills vs Chiefs, Week 14 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. James CookBUFRB25.1 PTSRB3
  2. Josh AllenBUFQB21.5 PTSQB9
  3. Rashee RiceKCWR18.2 PTSWR12
  4. Patrick MahomesKCQB14.6 PTSQB20

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Patrick MahomesKCQB14.6QB2025/432711118074.9Start/Sit →
Josh AllenBUFQB21.5QB923/42233111032168.8Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
James CookBUFRB25.1RB3RB1058055831
Rashee RiceKCWR18.2WR12WR———107721Start/Sit →
Travis KelceKCTE14.3TE8TE———106830Start/Sit →
Jerick McKinnonKCRB12.7RB21RB419133180
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB8.8RB34RB1139042290
Kadarius ToneyKCWR7.1WR48WR216043250
Dalton KincaidBUFTE7.1TE23TE———85210Start/Sit →
Dawson KnoxBUFTE6.6TE28TE———33360Start/Sit →
Stefon DiggsBUFWR6.4WR52WR———114240Start/Sit →
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR4.2WR72WR———42220Start/Sit →
Ty JohnsonBUFRB4.1RB48RB51902220Start/Sit →
Latavius MurrayBUFRB4.0RB49RB39011210
Deonte HartyBUFWR3.5WR79WR———11250
Justin WatsonKCWR2.8WR88WR———11180
Khalil ShakirBUFWR2.2WR93WR———11120Start/Sit →
Trent SherfieldBUFWR1.9WR99WR———2190
Richie JamesKCWR1.4WR106WR———2140
Gabe DavisBUFWR0.0—WR———2000
Skyy MooreKCWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Buffalo Bills

Snap Share

  1. Gabe DavisWR63 snaps82%
  2. Stefon DiggsWR61 snaps79%
  3. Dalton KincaidTE60 snaps78%
  4. Khalil ShakirWR47 snaps61%
  5. Dawson KnoxTE36 snaps47%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Stefon Diggs31%, 11 targets
  2. Dalton Kincaid22%, 8 targets
  3. James Cook14%, 5 targets
  4. Dawson Knox8%, 3 targets
  5. Trent Sherfield6%, 2 targets
  6. Other19%, 7 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Josh Allen36%, 10 carries
  2. James Cook36%, 10 carries
  3. Ty Johnson18%, 5 carries
  4. Latavius Murray11%, 3 carries

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Travis KelceTE59 snaps89%
  2. Rashee RiceWR56 snaps85%
  3. Justin WatsonWR36 snaps55%
  4. Clyde Edwards-HelaireRB32 snaps48%
  5. Jerick McKinnonRB30 snaps45%

Target Share39 targets

  1. Travis Kelce26%, 10 targets
  2. Rashee Rice26%, 10 targets
  3. Marquez Valdes-Scantling10%, 4 targets
  4. Clyde Edwards-Helaire10%, 4 targets
  5. Kadarius Toney10%, 4 targets
  6. Other18%, 7 targets

Carry Share18 carries

  1. Clyde Edwards-Helaire61%, 11 carries
  2. Jerick McKinnon22%, 4 carries
  3. Kadarius Toney11%, 2 carries
  4. Patrick Mahomes6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Travis KelceKCTE5989%1026%0
Rashee RiceKCWR5685%1026%0
Gabe DavisBUFWR6382%26%0
Stefon DiggsBUFWR6179%1131%0
Dalton KincaidBUFTE6078%822%0
Khalil ShakirBUFWR4761%13%0
Justin WatsonKCWR3655%13%0
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB3248%410%11
Dawson KnoxBUFTE3647%38%0
Jerick McKinnonKCRB3045%38%4
James CookBUFRB3444%514%10
Kadarius ToneyKCWR2944%410%2
Noah GrayKCTE2639%00%0
Skyy MooreKCWR2335%13%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR2233%410%0
Latavius MurrayBUFRB2532%13%3
Ty JohnsonBUFRB1621%26%5
Trent SherfieldBUFWR1519%26%0
Richie JamesKCWR1117%25%0
Reggie GilliamBUFRB1013%00%0
Quintin MorrisBUFTE79%00%0
Blake BellKCTE69%00%0
Deonte HartyBUFWR34%13%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+10.6James Cook III25.1 PTS vs 14.5 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−12.0Stefon Diggs6.4 PTS vs 18.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume23.8 xFPJosh Allen21.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Josh AllenBUF · QB21.523.8−2.3100%42 att—421036%00%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB14.618.7−4.1100%43 att—4316%00%
Stefon DiggsBUF · WR6.418.4−12.079%31% tgt—000%1131%
Rashee RiceKC · WR18.216.7+1.585%26% tgt—000%1026%
Travis KelceKC · TE14.316.7−2.489%26% tgt—000%1026%
James Cook IIIBUF · RB25.114.5+10.644%36% car—01036%514%
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKC · RB8.813.4−4.648%61% car—01161%410%
Dalton KincaidBUF · TE7.113.4−6.378%22% tgt—000%822%
Kadarius ToneyKC · WR7.17.9−0.844%11% car—0211%410%
Jerick McKinnonKC · RB12.77.5+5.245%22% car—0422%38%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKC · WR4.26.7−2.533%10% tgt—000%410%
Ty JohnsonBUF · RB4.16.4−2.321%18% car—0518%26%
Dawson KnoxBUF · TE6.65.0+1.647%8% tgt—000%38%
Latavius MurrayBUF · RB4.03.5+0.532%11% car—0311%13%
Gabe DavisBUF · WR0.03.3−3.382%6% tgt—000%26%
Richie JamesKC · WR1.43.3−1.917%5% tgt—000%25%
Trent SherfieldBUF · WR1.93.3−1.419%6% tgt—000%26%
Deonte HartyBUF · WR3.51.7+1.84%3% tgt—000%13%
Justin WatsonKC · WR2.81.7+1.155%3% tgt—000%13%
Khalil ShakirBUF · WR2.21.7+0.561%3% tgt—000%13%
Skyy MooreKC · WR0.01.7−1.735%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Bills 36 targets and 28 carries; Chiefs 39 targets and 18 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Josh Allen

BUF · QB · 21.5 pts on 23.8 expected

23 of 42 passing for 233 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 10 carries for 32 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Josh Allen →

Patrick Mahomes

KC · QB · 14.6 pts on 18.7 expected

25 of 43 passing for 271 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 carry for 8 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Stefon Diggs Volume, no payoff

BUF · WR · 6.4 pts on 18.4 expected

11 targets (31% of the team's), 4 catches for 24 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Stefon Diggs →

James Cook III Ran hot

BUF · RB · 25.1 pts on 14.5 expected

5 targets (14% of the team's), 5 catches for 83 yards and 1 touchdown; 10 carries (36% of the team's) for 58 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Rashee Rice

KC · WR · 18.2 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 72 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Rashee Rice →

Travis Kelce

KC · TE · 14.3 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (26% of the team's), 6 catches for 83 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Travis Kelce →

Dalton Kincaid Unlucky

BUF · TE · 7.1 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 21 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Dalton Kincaid →

Jerick McKinnon Ran hot

KC · RB · 12.7 pts on 7.5 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 3 catches for 18 yards; 4 carries (22% of the team's) for 19 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Buffalo Bills

  • Stock up: Khalil Shakir played 61% of the snaps, up from a 46% season average.
  • Stock down: Dawson Knox played 47% of the snaps, down from a 68% season average.

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Stock up: Clyde Edwards-Helaire led the backfield with 48% of the snaps after trailing Jerick McKinnon before this game.
  • Stock up: Rashee Rice played 85% of the snaps, up from a 50% season average.
  • Stock up: Kadarius Toney played 44% of the snaps, up from a 23% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bills defense and Chiefs defense
Points allowed toBills DChiefs D
QBs14.814.8
RBs20.919.2
WRs29.527.5
TEs10.310.6

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Kansas City opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in overtime.

Chiefs win probability

Chiefs win probability by game minuteChiefs started at 50%, stood at 23% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −22Allen → Cook, 25-yd TD50% → 28%Q1 3:43
  2. −16Allen 6-yd TD run27% → 11%Q2 11:50
  3. +25Mahomes → Rice, 4-yd TD9% → 34%Q3 3:30
  4. +19Butker 27-yd FG31% → 50%Q4 11:31
  5. −39Bass 39-yd FG50% → 11%Q4 1:54

Swing in Chiefs win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bills vs Chiefs
Buffalo BillsMeasureKansas City Chiefs
73Plays62
62%Pass rate71%
4.6Yds / dropback6.0
4.2Yds / carry4.6
6/15Third downs6/12

Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 11 more plays than Kansas City.

  • Top targets
  • BUF Diggs 31% · Kincaid 22% · Cook 14%
  • KC Rice 26% · Kelce 26% · Edwards-Helaire 10%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bills vs Chiefs
ResultBUFKC
Touchdowns22
Field goals21
Punts44
Turnovers12
Turnovers on downs01

BUF turnover edge: +1

  • The Bills opened the scoring on their second possession, a 6-play, 53-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Bills scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
KCQ1 15:008453:30Interception
BUFQ1 11:304131:51Punt
KCQ1 9:395112:32Punt
BUFQ1 7:076533:24Touchdown
KCQ1 3:43321:24Punt
BUFQ1 2:1912735:29Touchdown
KCQ2 11:507363:24Punt
BUFQ2 8:268364:50Interception
KCQ2 3:369522:17Touchdown
BUFQ2 1:199311:19End of half
BUFQ3 15:0010626:22Field goal
KCQ3 8:389755:08Touchdown
BUFQ3 3:30371:43Punt
KCQ3 1:475221:14Fumble
BUFQ3 0:333-80:47Punt
KCQ4 14:468493:15Field goal
BUFQ4 11:316-63:38Punt
KCQ4 7:53330:56Punt
BUFQ4 6:5712485:03Field goal
KCQ4 1:546210:59Downs
BUFQ4 0:552-20:55End of game
About these numbers

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.

Oldest to newest. B = Bills win, C = Chiefs win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 12 Chiefs at Bills Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bills vs Chiefs
BillsStatChiefs
11-6Record11-6
26.5Points per game21.8
374.5Yards per game351.3
5.7Yards per play5.5
18.3Points allowed per game17.3
307.2Yards allowed per game289.8

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.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bills vs Chiefs Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Bills vs Chiefs Week 14 game?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–17 in Week 14 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO, on December 10, 2023. See the Bills' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Bills vs Chiefs?

The final score was Bills 20, Chiefs 17. The Bills led 14–7 at halftime, and the second half went Bills 6, Chiefs 10.

What happened in the Bills vs Chiefs game?

Buffalo led 14–7 at halftime and won 20–17, though Kansas City took the second half 10–6. Kansas City outgained the Bills 346–327. James Cook led all players with 5 catches for 83 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 58 rushing yards. The Chiefs committed 2 turnovers, the Bills 1.

What was the game-winning score in Bills vs Chiefs?

Tyler Bass' 39-yard field goal with 1:54 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bills a 20–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bills vs Chiefs?

James Cook led the game with 25.1 PPR fantasy points, the RB3 of Week 14, on 5 catches for 83 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 58 rushing yards. Josh Allen was next with 21.5 (QB9). See James Cook's 2023 game log.

Who led Bills vs Chiefs in passing, rushing and receiving?

Patrick Mahomes (KC) led all passers with 25 of 43 for 271 yards, a touchdown and an interception. James Cook (BUF) led in rushing with 10 carries for 58 yards. Travis Kelce (KC) led in receiving with 6 catches for 83 yards.

How many fantasy points did James Cook score against the Chiefs?

James Cook scored 25.1 points in PPR leagues, 22.6 in half-PPR and 20.1 in standard scoring against the Chiefs in Week 14 of the 2023 season, on 5 catches for 83 yards and a touchdown, plus 10 carries for 58 rushing yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bills vs Chiefs?

James Cook III outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 25.1 PPR points on 14.5 xFP (+10.6). Stefon Diggs fell furthest short, with 6.4 points on 18.4 xFP (−12.0). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Bills vs Chiefs?

Josh Allen had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 23.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 21.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Bills beat the Chiefs?

The Bills beat the Chiefs 20–17 because they won the turnover battle 2–1. Tyler Bass' 39-yard field goal put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Bills vs Chiefs?

The Bills won the turnover battle 2–1: the Chiefs gave the ball away 2 times and the Bills 1 time. The Bills won the game.

What was the turning point of Bills vs Chiefs?

Tyler Bass' 39-yard field goal with 1:54 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Chiefs' win probability from 50% to 11%.

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 14 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on October 16, 2022, when the Bills beat the Chiefs 24–20.

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.