Bills vs. Chiefs: Who Holds the Edge at Every Position in Mahomes vs. Allen?

Quarterback

Both Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are playing at an elite level, showcasing their dual-threat abilities that rank among the best in the NFL. Their overall stats this season are quite comparable. Mahomes is tied for the league lead in passing touchdowns with 17, while Allen leads all quarterbacks in rushing touchdowns with five.

Here's a breakdown of their key stats:

Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen QB ranks, this season

Statistic	Mahomes	Allen
Comp Pct	67%	68%
Pass YPG	262.4	222.86
Pass TD	17	12
TD-INT	17-4	12-4
Passer Rating	103.1	103.6
Rush Yards	280	261
Rush TD	4	5
Total TD	21	17

Mahomes stands out for his performance outside the pocket. He leads the NFL in total first downs (51) from scrambling, which is 18 more than the next closest quarterback. His 84.0 passing yards per game outside the pocket is the highest rate since he entered the league in 2017.

Patrick Mahomes Outside The Pocket, This Season

Statistic	Rank
Pass YPG	3rd
Passing First Downs	1st
Rushing First Downs	1st
Total First Downs	1st

Advantage: Chiefs

Running Back

James Cook of the Bills has been dominant this season, with 216 rushing yards in Week 8 against the Panthers, making it the most by any player in a game this year. He also leads the NFL in rushing yards per game (107.6) and yards per carry (6.0).

On the other hand, the Chiefs' running game is struggling, ranking 22nd in the NFL in rushing yards per game (81.1) and yards per carry (3.9). Neither Isiah Pacheco nor Kareem Hunt can match Cook's production.

Advantage: Bills

Pass Catchers

Rashee Rice returned from suspension and has been productive, with 135 receiving yards and three touchdowns in two weeks. Combined with Xavier Worthy and Travis Kelce, the Chiefs have a solid trio of pass catchers.

Meanwhile, Allen averages the shortest average pass length in the NFL when targeting wide receivers. Keon Coleman had a strong fourth quarter in Week 1, but his overall production isn't consistent. Khalil Shakir has good after-the-catch yards, but the depth behind him isn't as strong as the Chiefs'.

Advantage: Chiefs

Offensive Line

Both the Chiefs and the Bills have top-tier pass protection. However, the Bills lead the league in rushing offense and have the second-highest yards per carry.

Advantage: Bills

Defensive Line

Both teams have strong defensive lines, but the Chiefs still have All-Pro Chris Jones, who leads in sacks and pressures over the last five seasons. The Bills lost Ed Oliver to injury, which is a disadvantage.

Advantage: Chiefs

Linebackers

Shaq Thompson is the highest-graded linebacker in this matchup, but the Chiefs have two linebackers ranked higher than the next closest Buffalo linebacker.

Advantage: Chiefs

Secondary

The Bills allow the fewest passing yards per game, while the Chiefs have a slightly better passer rating allowed. Trent McDuffie is the standout defensive back in this matchup.

Advantage: Chiefs

Kicking

Harrison Butker has a high career field goal percentage but has struggled this season with missed kicks. Matt Prater, despite his age, has been more accurate this year.

Advantage: Bills

Overall Edge

Chiefs (five) over Bills (three)

The Chiefs are currently 1.5-point road favorites due to Mahomes' performance and the NFL's No. 2 scoring defense. This combination makes them a tough team to beat, and they are expected to come away with a hard-fought victory.