The Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 28-21 in a thrilling matchup on Sunday, November 2.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen was in his bag, completing 23-of-26 passes for 273 yards and one touchdown, along with six carries for 19 yards and two scores.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Allen admitted he felt different in Week 9. “To be candid, you feel it in your mechanics sometimes. Early on in the game, I called it slotted, where the ball is coming out of your hands as good as you really want it… I’ve been working really hard over the past couple of weeks to get back to that feeling.”
While Allen and Co. have a lot to celebrate after moving to 6-2 on the season and taking down their AFC rival, Bills head coach Sean McDermott announced some devastating injury news regarding defensive end Michael Hoecht after the game.
Bills DE Michael Hoecht Suffered a Season-Ending Achilles Tear
GettyBills defensive end Michael Hoecht at Soldier Field on August 17, 2025.
Hoecht, who signed a three-time $21 million contract with the Bills this offseason, exited the game on Sunday with a non-contact Achilles injury in the fourth quarter. While he remained on the bench for the remainder of the game. McDermott revealed he waived off the injury cart because Hoecht wanted to finish watching the end of the matchup.
McDermott also confirmed the 28-year-old is done for the season with an Achilles tear. Considering the Bills lost starting defensive tackle Ed Oliver last week, it’s yet another tough blow for the Bills defense.
Hoecht walked into the locker room with the support of crutches, per ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg, noting how he didn’t put any weight on his right leg.
Getzenberg shared, “Hoecht now with a boot on his right foot and leaving on a cart. Does not sound good as all the signs have been indicating.”
“It’s a big loss,” McDermott said. “We have to find somebody else to step up.” With Hoecht out, A.J. Epenesa and Javon Solomon will likely see more snaps at defensive end behind Joey Bosa and Greg Rousseau.
With Michel Hoecht in Mix, Buffalo’s Defensive Line Made Life Difficult for Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
GettyChiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is sacked by Michael Hoecht #55 and Greg Rousseau #50 at Highmark Stadium on November 02, 2025.
Hoecht missed the first six games of the season following a suspension for violating the league’s rules against performance-enhancing drugs, as did defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi. Since returning last week, he’s recorded five tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble.
The Bills defensive line did a phenomenal job of pressuring Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Sunday.
Next Gen Stats posted, “The Bills pressured Patrick Mahomes on 52.6% of his dropbacks, +14.3% higher than their pressure rate in any of their other 9 matchups against the Chiefs since 2020. Mahomes completed just 3 of 16 passes for 61 yards and an interception when pressured.”
Next up, the Bills travel to Hard Rock Stadium to face the Miami Dolphins in Week 10.
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