Chiefs shift focus to Buffalo after 28-7 Monday night win

Coming off a 28–7 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football, the Chiefs (5–3) now turn their attention to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills (5–2) in what’s shaping up to be another classic AFC showdown.Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense shook off a sluggish first half, erupting for 21 unanswered points after the break. Mahomes finished with three touchdown passe, to Kareem Hunt, Travis Kelce, and Rashee Rice, overcoming two early interceptions to take full control in the second half.“We just talked about executing,” Mahomes said after the win. “Sometimes you want to press and make stuff happen, especially on a big game like Monday Night Football. We had to match their energy and execute at a higher level, and we were able to do that in the second half.”Head coach Andy Reid said the team showed mental toughness during what he said was a “weird” first half. “You’re going to need mental toughness when you play in this league,” Reid said. “There’s so much parity and you’ve got to fight through some of the highs and lows.”Kansas City’s defense continued its strong stretch, giving up just 14 points over the last 10 quarters. Linebacker Nick Bolton and defensive end Mike Danna led the way Monday, with Danna recording both a sack and an interception.Bolton said the defense knows what’s coming next.”It’s another team playing good football with a great record,” Bolton said. “I understand the challenge ahead of us.”As the Chiefs prepare for Buffalo, Reid said the balance between offense and defense has been key to their midseason turnaround.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

Coming off a 28–7 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football, the Chiefs (5–3) now turn their attention to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills (5–2) in what’s shaping up to be another classic AFC showdown.

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense shook off a sluggish first half, erupting for 21 unanswered points after the break.

Mahomes finished with three touchdown passe, to Kareem Hunt, Travis Kelce, and Rashee Rice, overcoming two early interceptions to take full control in the second half.

“We just talked about executing,” Mahomes said after the win. “Sometimes you want to press and make stuff happen, especially on a big game like Monday Night Football. We had to match their energy and execute at a higher level, and we were able to do that in the second half.”

Head coach Andy Reid said the team showed mental toughness during what he said was a “weird” first half.

“You’re going to need mental toughness when you play in this league,” Reid said. “There’s so much parity and you’ve got to fight through some of the highs and lows.”

Kansas City’s defense continued its strong stretch, giving up just 14 points over the last 10 quarters.

Linebacker Nick Bolton and defensive end Mike Danna led the way Monday, with Danna recording both a sack and an interception.

Bolton said the defense knows what’s coming next.

“It’s another team playing good football with a great record,” Bolton said. “I understand the challenge ahead of us.”

As the Chiefs prepare for Buffalo, Reid said the balance between offense and defense has been key to their midseason turnaround.