Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
We’re still a day away from kickoff for the 2024 AFC Championship Game, and fans are already convinced that it’s been rigged in favor of Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs.

The defending Super Bowl champions will host Josh Allen and the archrival Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium, marking the fourth postseason meeting between the two teams since 2020. The Chiefs, of course, have emerged victorious in each of those games.

Head official Clete Blakeman and his crew will be under the microscope in the AFC Championship Game, given the notion that the refs have been “favoring” the Chiefs. After all, Mahomes and company were the beneficiary of three terrible calls in last week’s Divisional Round win against the Houston Texans.

The game is still a day away, but fans are already accusing the league of fixing the AFC Championship Game in favor of the home team.

“I literally put money on the Chiefs every time and never lost a bet Definitely rigged,” one fan said.

“I don’t hold the chiefs on a pedestal due to the league being rigged and all about the money,” said one fan.

“yea..that game is so rigged. @NFL Bet your home on the Chiefs,” another quipped.

“Go Bill’s! But Chiefs will win, refs will make sure,” said another.

“Unfortunately the refs will win it for the Chiefs,” wrote one fan.

The Chiefs defeated the Bills at home in the 2020 AFC Championship Game, the 2021 Divisional Round at Arrowhead and again at Highmark Stadium in last year’s Divisional Round.

There is always plenty of hype around Bills-Chiefs playoff games, and their last five head-to-head meetings certainly did not disappoint. Regardless of which team you cheer for, we can all only hope that the NFL refs will call a fair game and not let it come down to a controversial call of any kind.

Plenty At Stake In The AFC Championship Game

If Mahomes and the Chiefs win, they’ll keep their dream of completing the first Super Bowl three-peat alive. There isn’t as much pressure on them to win this game as Buffalo, but they’re just two victories away from perhaps cementing themselves as the greatest dynasty.

And if you’re the Bills, what more can you say? If they’re not going to break through their Kryptonite this year, it’s fair to wonder if the day will ever come.

Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes: A Look At The Playoff History Between Buffalo Bills And Kansas City Chiefs

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The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills have built one of the NFL’s most thrilling playoff rivalries. With six postseason battles spanning decades, their matchups feature everything from blowouts to nail-biters and even a game considered among the greatest ever played.

As the Chiefs aim for a three-peat, let’s dive into their rich playoff history with the Bills, starting with their first clash.

1966 AFL Championship: Kansas City Chiefs Dominate For Super Bowl I Berth

The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills first met with history on the line- a trip to the inaugural Super Bowl. Kansas City turned a close contest into a blowout in the fourth quarter, defeating Buffalo 31-7. Mike Garrett’s two late touchdowns sealed the win, while Kansas City’s defense stifled Jack Kemp, picking him off twice and sacking him four times. Despite falling to Vince Lombardi’s Packers in Super Bowl I, the Chiefs’ dominance that day foreshadowed their eventual championship in 1969.

1991 AFC Divisional Round: Bills Ruled Out Chiefs

Fast forward 25 years, and the Bills were at the height of their powers. Facing a young Kansas City squad led by Marty Schottenheimer, Buffalo showed why they were perennial contenders. Andre Reed’s two long touchdown receptions helped the Bills storm to a 24-0 lead, ultimately winning 37-14. Though Kansas City forced three turnovers, their offense couldn’t match Buffalo’s star-studded unit, which featured Hall of Famers Jim Kelly, Bruce Smith, and Thurman Thomas. The Bills advanced to their second straight Super Bowl but fell to Washington, 37-24.

1993 AFC Championship: Buffalo Bills Deny Kansas City Chiefs Again

The Chiefs, bolstered by legends Joe Montana and Marcus Allen, returned to the playoffs with high hopes. After dispatching Pittsburgh and Houston, they faced Buffalo for the AFC crown. Though the nation rooted for Montana to lead Kansas City to the Super Bowl, the Bills had other plans. Thurman Thomas ran wild, racking up 186 yards and three touchdowns. Marcus Allen’s score kept the Chiefs within striking distance, but with Montana sidelined by injury, Buffalo pulled away for a 30-13 win. The Bills’ fourth consecutive Super Bowl trip ended in disappointment as Dallas defeated them again.

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2020 AFC Championship: Chiefs’ Offensive Firepower Prevails

The arrival of Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen brought a new chapter to this rivalry. In the 2020 AFC Championship, Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill dominated, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a 38-24 victory. Kansas City held a comfortable lead for most of the game, with Kelce’s two touchdowns and Hill’s 172 receiving yards proving too much for Buffalo’s defense. Despite Allen’s strong showing with 287 passing yards and 88 rushing yards, the Chiefs’ offensive firepower was the difference. Kansas City advanced to the Super Bowl, though they lost to Tampa Bay.

2021 AFC Divisional Round: An Instant Classic

Arguably the greatest playoff game ever, this matchup featured jaw-dropping moments in the final two minutes. The Buffalo Bills appeared to secure victory with Josh Allen’s fourth touchdown pass to Gabriel Davis, giving Buffalo the lead with 17 seconds left. But Mahomes and the Chiefs weren’t done. Two quick completions to Hill and Kelce set up Harrison Butker’s game-tying field goal. In overtime, Kansas City won the coin toss, and Mahomes found Kelce for the walk-off touchdown, sealing a 42-36 win.

2023 AFC Divisional Round: Kansas City Chiefs Edge Buffalo Bills In Buffalo

The most recent playoff meeting saw the Chiefs deliver a gritty 27-24 win on the road. Isiah Pacheco’s 97 rushing yards and a go-ahead fourth-quarter touchdown proved pivotal. Kansas City’s defense stepped up late, forcing Buffalo into a missed field goal with 6:40 remaining. The Chiefs controlled the clock and sealed the win to silence the Buffalo crowd. Kansas City’s victory paved the way for their eventual win in Super Bowl LVIII, where they defeated San Francisco to claim back-to-back titles.

Legendary performances, heartbreaking losses, and unforgettable drama have defined the Chiefs-Bills playoff rivalry. With Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen at the center, future battles promise more fireworks. Fans can only hope Sunday’s game lives up to its storied history.