The Kansas City Chiefs are heading back to Buffalo for another heavyweight AFC showdown.And it might be their last game at Highmark Stadium.The Buffalo Bills are set to move into a new stadium for the 2026 season, meaning this weekend’s matchup could mark the final time Patrick Mahomes and company play at Highmark Stadium, a venue that’s seen its share of fireworks between two of the AFC’s most competitive teams.Quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he’s ready for everything that comes with it, including the noise.“They don’t like us. They do not like the Chiefs,” Mahomes said. “It is a cool environment. I love playing in historic stadiums, and that stadium has had so many great players play in it. Who knows, it might be the last time that we get the opportunity to play there.”The matchup adds another chapter to a modern rivalry that has already delivered some unforgettable moments — from the 2021 AFC Divisional classic, when Mahomes and Josh Allen traded blows in the final minutes, to Kansas City’s playoff victory in Buffalo in 2024 and last year’s title win at Arrowhead Stadium.The teams have played three postseason games at Highmark Stadium, formerly known as Rich Stadium.Mahomes said this week that games between these two teams are rarely decided early.“It’s going to be one play here or there that’s going to change the outcome, and you have to go out there and make it,” he said.The Chiefs are coming off a short week after their 28–7 win over Washington on Monday night.Mahomes said the tight turnaround is something teams have to embrace.“Obviously, we’re going up against a great football team, but that’s part of playing in the NFL — you have to be ready for sudden changes like that,” he said. “That could happen to you in the playoffs… I’m just excited to get to go up and play in a big game in a great environment.”Running back Kareem Hunt, who could see more carries if Isiah Pacheco remains sidelined with a knee injury, said he expects a playoff atmosphere from kickoff.“Honestly, I know it’s going to be a playoff-like atmosphere,” Hunt said. “Buffalo is a good team and they have a good fan base out there. It’s going to be one of those things that we’re going to have to really lock in and be on the same page.”For Head Coach Andy Reid, Sunday’s meeting is another test against one of the league’s most complete rosters.“Their offense is special and obviously the quarterback (Bills QB Josh Allen) is one of the best in the league at what he does,” Reid said. “Defensively their front is again – they can bring it.”The Chiefs enter Week 9 at 5–3, with Buffalo at 5–2.

BUFFALO, N.Y. —

The Kansas City Chiefs are heading back to Buffalo for another heavyweight AFC showdown.

And it might be their last game at Highmark Stadium.

The Buffalo Bills are set to move into a new stadium for the 2026 season, meaning this weekend’s matchup could mark the final time Patrick Mahomes and company play at Highmark Stadium, a venue that’s seen its share of fireworks between two of the AFC’s most competitive teams.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes said he’s ready for everything that comes with it, including the noise.

“They don’t like us. They do not like the Chiefs,” Mahomes said. “It is a cool environment. I love playing in historic stadiums, and that stadium has had so many great players play in it. Who knows, it might be the last time that we get the opportunity to play there.”

The matchup adds another chapter to a modern rivalry that has already delivered some unforgettable moments — from the 2021 AFC Divisional classic, when Mahomes and Josh Allen traded blows in the final minutes, to Kansas City’s playoff victory in Buffalo in 2024 and last year’s title win at Arrowhead Stadium.

The teams have played three postseason games at Highmark Stadium, formerly known as Rich Stadium.

Mahomes said this week that games between these two teams are rarely decided early.

“It’s going to be one play here or there that’s going to change the outcome, and you have to go out there and make it,” he said.

The Chiefs are coming off a short week after their 28–7 win over Washington on Monday night.

Mahomes said the tight turnaround is something teams have to embrace.

“Obviously, we’re going up against a great football team, but that’s part of playing in the NFL — you have to be ready for sudden changes like that,” he said. “That could happen to you in the playoffs… I’m just excited to get to go up and play in a big game in a great environment.”

Running back Kareem Hunt, who could see more carries if Isiah Pacheco remains sidelined with a knee injury, said he expects a playoff atmosphere from kickoff.

“Honestly, I know it’s going to be a playoff-like atmosphere,” Hunt said. “Buffalo is a good team and they have a good fan base out there. It’s going to be one of those things that we’re going to have to really lock in and be on the same page.”

For Head Coach Andy Reid, Sunday’s meeting is another test against one of the league’s most complete rosters.

“Their offense is special and obviously the quarterback (Bills QB Josh Allen) is one of the best in the league at what he does,” Reid said. “Defensively their front is again – they can bring it.”

The Chiefs enter Week 9 at 5–3, with Buffalo at 5–2.