James Cook scored two touchdowns, Josh Allen delivered the stunning blow with a spectacular run late in the fourth quarter, and the Buffalo Bills handed the Kansas City Chiefs their first defeat of 2024 on Sunday by winning 30 to 21.
The Bills led by two points with just under three minutes remaining in the game when head coach Sean McDermott elected to keep their offense on the field in a fourth-down, two-yard situation.
Star quarterback Allen thanked the instructor for this mark of confidence by running to the end zone, and 26 yards later, he confirmed his team’s success.
Allen faked a pass to his left, then ran to midfield, where he avoided two tackles from Chiefs defensive players before crossing the goal line.
Supporters chanted “ MVP! » when they saw the replay of Allen’s touchdown on the giant screen.
It was the 58th rushing touchdown of Allen’s career, which now ranks second in Bills history, one ahead of OJ Simpson and seven behind Thurman Thomas.
His opposite Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes, but he and the Chiefs came up short in their quest for a tenth victory in as many games.
The Chiefs had won 15 straight games, including the playoffs. Their last defeat was suffered at the hands of the Las Vegas Raiders, 20-14, on December 17, 2023.
Mahomes was the victim of two interceptions, including the one that ended the visitors’ slim hopes of a comeback with 1:07 remaining on the scoreboard.
The race for first place in the American association is therefore well relaunched, while Buffalo increases its record to 9-2 thanks to this sixth victory in a row.
The Bills will now be able to enjoy a week off, before returning to action on Sunday, December 1, at home against the San Francisco 49ers.
Kansas City will play its next game on the road against the Carolina Panthers next Sunday.
Niners let Seahawks create congestion
Geno Smith scored the game-winning touchdown with a 13-yard run with 12 seconds left on the clock and the Seattle Seahawks finally prevailed against their division rivals, the San Francisco 49ers.
They ended a six-game losing streak against the Niners with a 20-17 win.
The Seahawks trailed by four points when they regained possession with 2 minutes 38 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Smith completed seven of eight passes for 65 yards, had an important first run and ended the debate himself by running towards the end zone.
This victory for the Seahawks means that there is congestion in the West division of the National. Seattle, San Francisco and the Los Angeles Rams are each 5-5. The division is led by the Arizona Cardinals at 6-4. The Niners suffered their third loss to a division opponent this season, each time blowing a lead in the fourth quarter.
Smith amassed 221 yards with a touchdown pass and an interception to his record. Kenneth Walker III scored a major on the ground for Seattle.
For the 49ers, Brock Purdy only threw for 159 yards and a touchdown pass to Jauan Jennings. He also scored a major using his legs. Christian McCaffrey finished the game with 106 yards to his record.
Nix impresses; the Falcons mishandled
Bo Nix threw for 307 yards and a career-high four touchdowns to lead the Denver Broncos to a crushing 38–6 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Nix, who completed 28 of 33 passes, joined Payton Manning as the only rookie quarterbacks in NFL history to pass for more than 200 yards and two or more touchdown passes in four straight games. residence.
The Broncos (6-5) ended a two-game losing streak while the Falcons (6-5) lost for the second straight time.
Safety back Justin Simmons, who played his first eight seasons with the Broncos, returned to Denver in a Falcons uniform.
Javonte Williams scored a rushing touchdown and Nix connected with Nate Adkins and Marvin Mims Jr. for 12 yards to give the Broncos a 21-6 lead at halftime.
Nix continued his demolition work early in the third quarter by finding rookie Troy Franklin for seven yards to make it 28-6. And he capped off his day’s work with a 41-yard touchdown pass to Lil’Jordan Humphrey to make it 38-6.
Kirk Cousins finished the game with 18 of 27 completions, 173 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. The Falcons’ only points came on field goals of 41 and 51 yards from Younghoe Koo.
