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The article highlights the top five memorable games in Buffalo Bills history when they wore their red helmets, including key AFC Championship victories in 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994, as well as a historic playoff comeback against the Oilers in 1993, emphasizing the team's notable performances and moments in team history.
The NFL deadline is approaching for a long-term contract for Chiefs guard Trey Smith, who is currently on a franchise tag with a $23.4 million salary. The key issue is whether Smith's deal should include extra compensation for the additional playoff games he has played, reflecting the team's extended postseason runs. This could set a precedent for other players and impact negotiations across the league, especially with potential changes to the season structure and playoff pay.
The NFL's overtime rules for playoff games have been modified to give both teams a chance to score, following a controversial ending to the 2021 AFC divisional round playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. Under the new rule, if the first team scores a touchdown, the other team gets a possession to tie the game. The decision to change the rule came after 12 playoff games went into overtime between 2010 and 2022, with seven of those decided on the opening possession of the extra period.
Two NFL playoff games on Jan. 21 feature the Detroit Lions hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs visiting the Buffalo Bills. The Lions, led by Jared Goff, aim to continue their surprising postseason run, while the Chiefs and Bills, led by Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, face off in a highly anticipated matchup. The winners will advance to the AFC and NFC championship games.
The NFL's decision to exclusively broadcast the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins Wild Card game on Peacock likely cost the league millions of viewers, with estimates suggesting 10 to 12 million viewers were left on the table compared to traditional broadcasts. Despite featuring popular teams and players, the game had the lowest viewership of the weekend's games with available numbers. However, this move may be a long-term play to attract interest from streaming services like Amazon, potentially driving up future playoff game bids and increasing the NFL's revenue.
House Democrat Rep. Pat Ryan is demanding the NFL and NBC Sports stop airing playoff games exclusively on streaming platforms, particularly the upcoming Chiefs-Dolphins game on Peacock, arguing that fans who already pay for NBC should not have to pay extra to watch the game. Ryan criticized the move as a profit-driven decision at the expense of hardworking Americans and threatened to challenge the NFL's antitrust exemption. The NFL defended the decision, citing the goal of reaching fans across various platforms, while acknowledging that viewership may not initially match broadcast levels. The shift towards streaming services for sports events has raised concerns about antitrust issues and the impact on traditional TV networks.
The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Miami Dolphins in the NFL's Super Wild Card Round on Saturday night, with the game set to be broadcast on KSHB 41 and NBC's streaming service, Peacock. This marks the first-ever Peacock-exclusive playoff broadcast. The NFL playoff schedule includes six new playoff teams compared to last season, with the Chiefs playing at 7 p.m. on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Scheduling playoff games for the Seattle Kraken at the Climate Pledge Arena is proving to be a "puzzle" due to the arena's busy event schedule. The arena is set to host concerts, conventions, and other events, making it difficult to find available dates for the Kraken's potential playoff games.