Chiefs’ Consistent Performance a Major Threat to Eagles in Super Bowl

A draft-night trade between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs has once again come back to haunt Buffalo, this time in the AFC Championship game. Back in April, the Bills traded back with Kansas City, allowing the Chiefs to select wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the 28th pick. This decision proved costly on Sunday night, as Worthy played a pivotal role in the Chiefs’ 32-29 victory over the Bills.  

Worthy led the Chiefs’ receiving corps with six receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown, adding another 16 yards on two carries. Clearly motivated by being passed over by Buffalo in the draft, Worthy expressed his feelings after the game, stating, “I said it once, they skipped on me, that’s their loss.”  

This trade has provided the Chiefs with a crucial offensive weapon, especially given their struggles with wide receiver injuries and inconsistent play throughout the season. Worthy’s performance was historic, making him only the ninth rookie in NFL history to record over 100 scrimmage yards and a touchdown in a conference championship game. It was also his first career game surpassing 100 scrimmage yards. A highlight of his performance was a contested 26-yard reception late in the second quarter, where he wrestled the ball away from Bills safety Cole Bishop, setting up a Chiefs touchdown. Despite a close review that suggested the ball might have hit the ground, the original call stood.  

In contrast, the Bills used the pick they acquired in the trade to select receiver Keon Coleman, who had a quiet game with just one reception for 12 yards on four targets.  

This isn’t the first time a trade with Buffalo has benefited the Chiefs. The Bills also played a role in Kansas City acquiring Patrick Mahomes, a move that has undeniably altered the course of the franchise, potentially paving the way for a Chiefs dynasty. Now, this latest trade for Worthy has the potential to contribute to a Chiefs three-peat. On Sunday, the consequences of that draft-day decision were painfully evident for the Buffalo Bills.