The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs enter Sunday's clash in Buffalo as the fifth and seventh seeds in the AFC, respectively.
That puts the traditional powers closer to the outskirts of the conference playoff chase than the top, though the Bills (5-2) and Chiefs (5-3) expect to keep surging.
They'd love to defeat the other, of course, but realize there still will be half a season left after the showdown.
"Over the years there's been some great battles between the teams, and it's going to be no different this weekend," Bills safety Jordan Poyer said. "Two good teams going at it, and we're excited for the opportunity. Excited for this matchup."
Sunday marks the 10th meeting between Buffalo and Kansas City since the 2020 season, including playoff games.
While the Bills are 4-1 agains

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