What kind of attack should Bills use against Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game?

What a time to be Buffalo Bills Fan! The scene is set and Buffalo Bills travel to Arrowhead Stadium on a mission to kill their playoffs dragon, Kansas City Chiefs.

Bills will have to play a healthy game in all three stages to win, but all eyes will be aimed at Quarterback Josh Allen and Buffalo’s attacks to get more points than Chiefs do on Sunday.

What should Buffalo’s offensive gameplan look like in the meeting with defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s stopcasting? Should it match Bills’ Spill Plan last weekend against Baltimore Ravens In the divisional round? Or should they instead toss it all over the field and let Allen try to collect as many points as possible?

Let’s explore four potential offensive game plans for Bills’ attacks. After reading, we would like to hear from you! Vote in the voting eventually and comment below what type of game plan you want to see.

Which approach do you mean is best?

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Low risk, Ball Control: Lean up the running game

Think about copying and inserting their gaming plan from the division round’s victory vs Baltimore Ravens.

Benefits

• Holder Chiefs’ Attacks off the field
• Reduces the risk of turnover
• Allows the offensive line to dictate the game and control the clock

Disadvantages

• Potential to get behind early if Kansas City scores quickly
• Limits explosive games and puts pressure on defense to keep Mahomes in check

This is about bringing their heavy crew in and knocking the stone on the first down and also 2nd & Medium. This would not be flashy and it will lead to a close match at the end. Allen’s statistics would probably not be overly impressive, and the attack would most likely face lots of third Downs.

Getting behind early could run this game plan in a hurry, but if Buffalo can win a win by playing flawless football, I don’t think Bill’s Mafia would complain.

Let it tear: go to air strikes and score quickly

Toss it all over the field and only run football when you try to waste the clock.

Benefits

• Succeeding it puts the pressure on KC’s attack to follow
• Allen and the Bills are able to win a shootout against anyone

Disadvantages

• The risk of turnover increases
• Quick drive could leave Buffalo’s defense on the track more often
• Chiefs could play a control-watch match and limit Allen’s chances with the ball

This game plan is fun to think about, but the risk is high when you throw the ball 40-50 times. Buffalo’s running games have been too good this season to give up it completely.

I doubt Buffalo will turn to this strategy but they is able to turn the switch at any time they need it. Unless chiefs come up and jump up on Bills with two scores, I would expect offensive coordinator Joe Brady would not be interested in this gameplan.

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Let your MVP be MVP – Running and Delivery of the Ball

Benefits

• Keeps Buffalo’s most dynamic player in control of the game
• RPOs (run-pass options) keep the defense on their toes and let Allen make the best decisions
• Opens up for other games when the defense sells out to stop Allen

Disadvantages

• Can become predictable if used too much
• Put allen more often at risk

This approach focuses on letting Allen do what he is best at – dominating as a dual -threat quarterback. By running lots of RPOs and designed quarterback races, Bills could create discrepancies for Chiefs’ defense and take advantage of Allen’s athletics.

I didn’t want this game to come down to anyone else. Josh Allen is Buffalo’s best player, so give him the ball.

Balancing it

Establish the race early in the game, but throw it on important downs and use play action.

Benefits

• Allows Bills to control the pace while mixing explosive shots down in the field
• Success on Earth can lead to openings in the action of the game

Disadvantages

• To run on early Downs can put you in a hole of 3rd & Long later
• It may take longer for Allen to establish a throwing rhythm

The Bills have been successful with this all season and has become the first team in NFL’s history to register 30 Rushing and 30 passes in the same season. Critical moments are likely to see the ball in Josh Allen’s hands, no matter what the game plan is.

This strategy combines the best of ball control and explosive games, forcing chiefs to prepare for everything. However, the challenge lies in the execution: If Bills struggles to be in front of the chains, this plan may blow up.

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Which game plan do you want to see Bills use?!

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