Kansas City’s 28-21 loss to Buffalo highlighted a rough day for Patrick Mahomes, who went 15 of 34 for 250 yards with an interception and had limited impact in the air.

The Chiefs dropped to 5-4 on the season, sitting behind Denver (7-2) and Los Angeles (6-3) in the AFC West as they head into the bye.

Kansas City has now lost five straight regular-season meetings to the Bills, though they’ve won four straight playoff games against Buffalo since 2020, including the AFC Championship.

Coach Andy Reid urged the team to score more touchdowns and improve red-zone efficiency, stressing the need for consistency in how they finish drives.

Mahomes has shown a mindset of chasing championships over personal milestones, with questions lingering about deeper issues for the Chiefs beyond a few setbacks.

Captain Chris Jones called for better one-on-one blocking and a stronger front four to disrupt the quarterback and support the secondary as the season progresses toward the trade deadline.

With the bye approaching, Kansas City must regroup, stack wins, and tighten margins to preserve playoff chances.

Rookie Rashee Rice totaled 80 yards on four catches and scored a 3-yard rushing TD; Harrison Butker added two field goals in the defeat.

Mahomes acknowledged the need for better pocket movement and lane development to counter the Bills’ defensive plan and improve overall efficiency.

He also emphasized the necessity of greater consistency and decision-making, noting there are no easy games left and lessons must be learned quickly.

November turbulence for the Chiefs furthers the sense that both team fortunes and individual milestones are under pressure as the season unfolds.

The upcoming bye delays immediate improvement in the standings, underscoring the urgency to regroup once back in action.