Location:Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Overall records:Buffalo (5-6), Kansas City (6-5)
In a Nutshell:Buffalo jumped out to a nine-point lead, but they couldn't make it stand up. Kansas City scored 17 straight points and the Bills' offense stalled in the second half managing just a touchdown. The win moves the Chiefs (6-5) a full game ahead of the Bills (5-6) in the AFC Wild Card race and gives them a valuable head-to-head tiebreaker.
Sammy Watkins was the difference for the offense in the first half with six catches for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the first half. He did not record a single reception in the second half.
Buffalo's defense gave up a handful big plays and their run defense surrendered six yards per carry and 158 rushing yards.
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How it went down: **--The Bills put points on the board first on their opening possession with Dan Carpenter providing a 27-yard field goal for an early 3-0 lead just over three minutes into the game.
--Tyrod Taylor threw a dart to Sammy Watkins for a 28-yard touchdown to cap a 10-play 65-yard drive and push Buffalo's lead to 10-0 with a minute left in the opening quarter.
--The Chiefs put together a touchdown drive of their own midway through the second quarter. Alex Smith his Jeremy Maclin for a 37-yard pass play to set up first and goal and Spencer Ware took it from six yards out to make it a field goal game (10-7).
--Buffalo regained the lead on a 21-yard touchdown pass from Taylor to Watkins. It was his second score of the first half, but Dan Carpenter missed the extra point making it 16-7 Bills with just over two minutes left in the half.
--Kansas City answered in less than 30 seconds when Alex Smith threw a perfect bomb over Jeremy Maclin's shoulder for a 41-yard touchdown. Maclin got a step on rookie Ronald Darby, who had just re-entered the game (16-14).
--Travis Kelce gave the Chiefs their first lead of the game on a 15-yard touchdown catch from Smith less than four minutes into the third quarter (21-16).
--Tyrod Taylor was sacked by Tamba Hali and fumbled. The ball was recovered by Kansas City at the Buffalo 34-yard line. The Chiefs got a field goal off the turnover to extend their lead to eight (24-16) with eight minutes left in the third quarter.
--LeSean McCoy pulled the Bills to within two on a 10-yard touchdown catch from Taylor with three minutes left in the third quarter (24-22). The Bills attempted a two-point conversion, but it failed.
--Kansas City responded with a field goal drive. Cairo Santos put a 38-yard attempt up and through for a five-point Chiefs lead early in the fourth quarter (27-22).
--The Chiefs tacked on another field goal with 3:30 remaining to make it a one score game (30-22) for the final points.
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Subplots: **LeSean McCoy rolled up more than 100 yards from scrimmage for the fifth straight game and had a touchdown.
Buffalo lost Karlos Williams to a shoulder injury in the first quarter. He did not return. DL Alex Carrington also left the game with a knee injury and did not return.
Ronald Darby and Stephon Gilmore had an uncharacteristic day. The most consistent players on defense this season, the tandem gave up four pass plays of 15 yards or more and a pair of touchdowns.
Tyrod Taylor was 21-38 passing for 291 yards and three touchdowns with a passer rating of 106.4.
Dan Carpenter missed his third extra point of the season following Buffalo's second touchdown of the game.
LeSean McCoy had a first quarter fumble in Kansas City territory, but Buffalo's defense forced a three-and-out to negate the Chiefs' threat.
Inactives:QB Josh Johnson, G John Miller, OT Cyrus Kouandjio, G Ryan Groy, WR Marcus Easley, DT Kyle Williams, DE Mario Williams
Up next:The Bills return home for the first time in a month to host the Houston Texans for a 1 pm kickoff Sunday.
Photos of the action from the Week 12 Chiefs vs. Bills game.
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) bumps into Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid who talks with Bills head coach Rex Ryan before an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams (29) carries the ball against Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Ron Parker (38) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) is congratulated by tight end Chris Gragg (89) after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, right, makes a catch ahead of Buffalo Bills cornerback Mario Butler (39) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) makes a touchdown catch while covered by Kansas City Chiefs free safety Eric Berry (29) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws as offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson (66) blocks Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Sean Smith (21) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) runs away from Buffalo Bills cornerback Nickell Robey (37) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) moves in during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams (29) leaps over Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Marcus Peters (22) and Bills offensive guard Kraig Urbik (60) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) runs past Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Frank Zombo (51) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) runs past tackle-attempts by Kansas City Chiefs linebackers Josh Mauga (90) and Frank Zombo (51) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Marcus Peters (22) breaks up a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Sean Smith (21) nearly intercepts a ball intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) with Chiefs defensive back Marcus Peters (22) watching during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) fumbles the ball for a turnover after being sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali (91) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley (17) can't reach a pass against the defense of Buffalo Bills cornerback Ronald Darby (28) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) runs for a touchdown against Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Marcus Peters (22) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan looks at the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Frank Zombo (51) pulls down Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Buffalo Bills kicker Dan Carpenter (2) boots a field goal as Colton Schmidt (6) holds during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) is tackled by Buffalo Bills safety Corey Graham (20) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) looks for a receiver under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Jaye Howard (96) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) looks on during the final moments of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 30-22. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
