The Sunday afternoon window for Week 9 is headlined by two big MVP quarterbacks looking to build on their respective seasons; another duel between league MVPs Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes always makes for an intriguing matchup.
Chiefs-Bills presents a rematch of last season’s AFC title game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, which the Chiefs won 32-29. However, Buffalo did beat Kansas City during the regular season last year and hopes for a repeat of that performance. These teams are even in head-to-head battles, at five wins apiece, including the postseason, since 2017. Both currently sit in an unfamiliar position, which is second place in their respective divisions.
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Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more from Week 9’s early and afternoon Sunday game slates:
Saints vs. Rams, 4:05 p.m. on Fox
Jaguars vs. Raiders, 4:05 p.m. on Fox
Chiefs vs. Bills, 4:25 p.m. on CBS
Teams on a bye: Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Kate Magdziuk
Puka Nacua didn’t enter the game after returning to the sideline, but he did return in full pads and uniform after halftime, which could be a positive sign.
There have been no formal updates on Nacua’s status yet after the initial report that he was deemed questionable with a chest injury, however, one would wonder if he might be more inclined to return to the lineup if the Rams didn’t have a strong lead over the Saints in this game.
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I hope you aren’t playing Josh Allen in fantasy this week …
With over a full quarter to go, Josh Allen is already the fourth-highest scoring quarterback in Yahoo Fantasy leagues with 27.32 points — 253 passing yards, 1 touchdown and 0 INT with 12 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
Allen has completed passes to nine different receivers, with Dalton Kincaid leading the pack, catching all five of his targets for 92 yards and a touchdown.
The Bills now lead the Chiefs, 28-13.
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The Los Angeles Rams are looking unstoppable coming off their Week 8 bye.
Here’s a look at the Rams’ drives so far in this game:
For those keeping track, that’s a touchdown scored on five of eight drives in Week 9. The Saints? Different story.
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After an injury scare to close out the first half, it appears Travis Kelce is in working order, connecting with Patrick Mahomes for a 28-yard chunk gain down the field.
Kelce currently leads the team with 53 receiving yards.
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Nacua leads the team with seven receptions for 95 yards, including a touchdown, on eight targets.
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There was some concern for star tight end Travis Kelce, who left the field a tad early ahead of halftime after taking a big hit in the end zone, but it appears there’s good news.
Kelce returned to the field after halftime and appears good to go.
The Bills will receive the second-half kickoff.
Kate Magdziuk
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is dealing tonight, tossing his third touchdown of the day — this time, another one to WR Davante Adams.
Adams has dominated this game so far (and particularly, touches in the end zone this season), with a 5-60-2 line.
Adams now has had back-to-back games with multiple receiving touchdowns, and has scored a touchdown in all but three of his eight games played this year — an impressive run for the 32-year-old, seeking a bounce-back after a disappointing tenure with the Jets.
Stafford has now gone 23-of-30 for 268 passing yards, 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions for a passer rating of 142.8.
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Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce took a big-time hit in the end zone ahead of halftime against the Bills, exiting to head to the locker room a bit early.
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Patrick Mahomes finds Hollywood Brown deep near the end zone for a 40-yard gain, which set up a successful 19-yard field goal attempt from Harrison Butker to close out the first half.
Bills lead the Chiefs, 21-13, heading into halftime.
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Saints quarterback Tyler Shough with his first NFL touchdown on this completion to tight end Juwan Johnson.
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The Jaguars get on the board before halftime with a Cam Little field goal from 68 yards that sets the new NFL record previously held by Justin Tucker (66 yards).
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The Las Vegas Raiders strike first just before halftime with this Geno Smith to Brock Bowers touchdown.
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It’s the second time Josh Allen and Dalton Kincaid have connected for a monster play! This time, it’s a 47-yard reception for Kincaid, bringing his total through just under two quarters to a 3-71-1 line.
The Chiefs’ defense took Kincaid down at KC’s own 8-yard line, setting up a rushing touchdown for Ty Johnson, who took back-to-back carries at the goal line.
With the successful extra point attempt, the Bills now hold a 14-10 lead over the Chiefs with just under seven minutes to go in the first half.
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More than halfway through the second quarter, there is still no score in Las Vegas between the Raiders and Jaguars. Trevor Lawrence has 81 passing yards but also an interception in the first half for the Jags. Raiders quarterback Geno Smith has just 28 yards passing. Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty has 37 rushing yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. has 19 yards on the ground for Jacksonville.
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In his fist NFL start, Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough has completed 4 of 8 passes for 25 yards in the first half. It’s been a tough half overall for New Orleans offensively as they’ve been held to 19 total yards. Shough has also been sacked one time for a loss of nine yards.
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Rams QB Matthew Stafford connects with wideout Puka Nacua for a 39-yard touchdown. Nacua missed the game against Jacksonville two weeks ago after suffering an ankle injury the previous week. The Rams were on a bye last week, so Nacua only missed one game.
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The Kansas City Chiefs answered the Buffalo Bills with a touchdown of their own, as wide receiver Rashee Rice took a direct snap on the trick play to run it on from the 3-yard line.
Rice has now officially scored in each of his three games since returning from a six-game suspension to start the year, with 147 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns through his first two games.
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