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          Sports world reacts to wild Chiefs-Bills playoff game

          • ESPN staffJan 22, 2024, 12:27 AM ET

          The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 27-24 in the AFC divisional round, advancing to face the Baltimore Ravens for a spot in Super Bowl LVIII.

          The matchup had its fair share of theatrics with six lead changes and key plays on both sides.

          With Josh Allen as quarterback, the Bills are now 0-3 against the Chiefs in the playoffs. Buffalo is the first team to be eliminated by the same team three times in a four-year span since the San Francisco 49ers lost three straight to the Green Bay Packers from 1995 to 1997, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

          After a 44-yard missed field goal by Tyler Bass with 1:47 left, the Chiefs ran out the clock to move on to the AFC Championship Game for the sixth straight season.

          Patrick Mahomes posted on Instagram after the win with a caption referring to Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins, who said "good luck" in response to this being Mahomes' first road playoff game.

          More Kansas City players took to social media moments after the game.

          Offensive tackle Donovan Smith shared that the team had no hot water, while Drue Tranquill and Jaylen Watson reflected on the snowballs thrown at them.

          Buffalo's failed fake punt attempt early in the fourth quarter was followed up by a Mecole Hardman Jr. fumble to give Buffalo the ball back. Hardman's fumble went through the end zone and by NFL rule, it was deemed a touchback, giving the football to the Bills.

          Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey was among those to offer his thoughts on the play:

          Kansas City had a 27-24 lead with 8:23 remaining in the game. Buffalo responded with a 16-play, 54-yard drive across 6:40 that ended with the miss by Bass, shocking the sports world.

          Praise poured in for the Chiefs after their victory.