Chiefs 26–17 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2020

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills?

J. Allen (Buffalo Bills), 41.2% completion, -6.5% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.68 total passing EPA. P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 63.6% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +16.74 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills?

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.49 EPA): (4:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 13-B.Pringle to BUF 30 for 37 yards (23-M.Hyde)..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 26–17 Buffalo Bills
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 13–10 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Patrick Mahomes
Top passer: Jonathan Allen
Biggest EPA play: (1:24) (Shotgun) 31-Darr.Williams left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2020-10-19

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 26–17 on 2020-10-19. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +16.74 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	7	6	7	9	0	26
Buffalo Bills	3	7	0	7	0	17

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

KCKansas City Chiefs

+3KC 30

KC 4

+1KC 15

KC 8

+1KC 15

+3KC 35

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:47FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
KC 30
Score
0-3
(5:47) 2-T.Bass 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:12TD
Travis Kelce
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 11
Score
6-3
(3:12) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [61-J.Zimmer]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:05XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
7-3
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:29TD
Stefon Diggs
Points+6
Yard line
KC 4
Score
7-9
(11:29) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:22XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
7-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 5:01TD
Travis Kelce
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 12
Score
13-10
(5:01) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 1:24TD
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 13
Score
19-10
(1:24) (Shotgun) 31-Darr.Williams left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 1:18XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
20-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 9:11FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 19
Score
23-10
(9:11) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:39TD
Cole Beasley
Points+6
Yard line
KC 8
Score
23-16
(6:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:34XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
23-17
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:00FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 12
Score
26-17
(2:00) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 1:56FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 35
Score
26-17
7-H.Butker kicks 65 yards from KC 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +16.74 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
2Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +5.68 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
4Byron Pringle · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
5Darr. Williams · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
6Clyde Edwards-Helaire · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.41 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
7Dominique Robinson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
8Stefon Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing

Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+16.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+3.49 EPA): (4:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 13-B.Pringle to BUF 30 for 37 yards (23-M.Hyde).

Biggest single play (+3.55 EPA): Another player — (1:24) (Shotgun) 31-Darr.Williams left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -6.5% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.68 total EPA
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +16.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	+0.210	+0.069
Offensive success rate	56.5%	43.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.507	+0.167
Rush EPA/play	+0.180	-0.117
Defensive EPA/play	-0.069	-0.210
Defensive success rate	56.3%	43.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.21 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: +0.07 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 9 drives, +4.89 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, +17.85 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q1 3:12)
Buffalo Bills — Stefon Diggs (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 11:29)
Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q2 5:01)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q3 1:24)
Buffalo Bills — Cole Beasley (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q4 6:39)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q1 5:47)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 9:11)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 2:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 1:56)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the KC 30 (Q1 5:47) — (5:47) 2-T.Bass 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BUF 11 (Q1 3:12); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 3:05) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–6. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q2 11:29) — (11:29) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 11:22) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q3 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 31-Darr.Williams left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 1:18) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 9–7. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the BUF 19 (Q4 9:11) — (9:11) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 6:34) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the BUF 12 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the KC 35 (Q4 1:56) — 7-H.Butker kicks 65 yards from KC 35 to end zone, Touchback..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.14]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 31-Darr.Williams left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.55]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 14-S.Diggs [95-C.Jones]. PENALTY on KC-35-C.Ward, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at KC 28 - No Play. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.01]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire right end ran ob at BUF 44 for 31 yards (91-E.Oliver). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.00]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 2-T.Bass 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. [WPA -9.2% · EPA -1.84]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 31-Darr.Williams left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.55]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 13-B.Pringle to BUF 30 for 37 yards (23-M.Hyde). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +3.49]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.14]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 14-S.Diggs [95-C.Jones]. PENALTY on KC-35-C.Ward, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at KC 28 - No Play. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.01]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 5:47 · KC 30 · Score 0-3
(5:47) 2-T.Bass 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 3:12 · BUF 11 · Score 6-3
(3:12) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 87-T.Kelce for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [61-J.Zimmer]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 3:05 · BUF 15 · Score 7-3
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 11:29 · KC 4 · Score 7-9
(11:29) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 11:22 · KC 15 · Score 7-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 5:01 · BUF 12 · Score 13-10
(5:01) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 1:24 · BUF 13 · Score 19-10
(1:24) (Shotgun) 31-Darr.Williams left guard for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 1:18 · BUF 15 · Score 20-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 9:11 · BUF 19 · Score 23-10
(9:11) 7-H.Butker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 6:39 · KC 8 · Score 23-16
(6:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 11-C.Beasley for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 6:34 · KC 15 · Score 23-17
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · BUF 12 · Score 26-17
(2:00) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 1:56 · KC 35 · Score 26-17
7-H.Butker kicks 65 yards from KC 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills on 2020-10-19?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 26-17 in Week 6, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 9, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 26, Buffalo Bills 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 3:12) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Diggs (J. Allen pass) (Q2 11:29) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 5:01) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 1:24) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Beasley (J. Allen pass) (Q4 6:39) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q1 5:47, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 9:11, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 1:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 41.2% completion, -6.5% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.68 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 63.6% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +16.74 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills?

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.49 EPA): (4:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 13-B.Pringle to BUF 30 for 37 yards (23-M.Hyde)..

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W

Buffalo Bills

Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L

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