Andy Reid Reveals who he believes was responsible for Chiefs’ loss to Bills: "Didn't do a good job"

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has addressed the team’s disappointing 28-21 defeat to the Buffalo Bills, opening up about where things went wrong as the Chiefs dropped to 5-4 for the season. The veteran coach, now in his 13th year leading Kansas City, admitted that key mistakes and poor execution — including his own decisions — played a major role in the loss, raising fresh questions about the team’s direction as they fight to stay in playoff contention.

Andy Reid reflects on costly errors in Buffalo

Following the defeat at Highmark Stadium, Reid was candid in his post-game remarks, stressing that the responsibility starts at the top. The Chiefs struggled to find consistency offensively, particularly in the second half, as Patrick Mahomes and his unit failed to capitalize on crucial drives.

“We’ve got to do a little better than that, obviously,” Reid said. “When you’re playing a good football team. It starts with me doing my job better and giving our guys an opportunity to make plays. Listen, I could’ve helped the guys out, and I didn’t do a very good job of that. Then we’ve got to obviously do a little better when given that opportunity.”

The defeat marked one of Kansas City’s most concerning performances this season, especially as the team entered halftime trailing 13-21 and struggled to mount a comeback. Mahomes’ final drive ended with three incomplete passes, sealing the loss and adding to concerns about Andy Reid’s in-game management and playcalling under pressure.

Offensive struggles and missed opportunities

The Chiefs’ offensive rhythm faltered for much of the night, as Mahomes completed just 15 of 34 passes for 250 yards with one interception. Despite flashes of brilliance, the two-time MVP appeared out of sync with his receivers, a trend that has haunted Kansas City in recent weeks.

Adding to the frustration, Travis Kelce endured a scare after a heavy hit from linebacker Cole Bishop forced him briefly into concussion protocol. The star tight end later returned, finishing with four receptions for 66 yards, even taking a moment to gesture toward the Bills’ fans in typical fashion. Yet his efforts were not enough to change the outcome as Buffalo’s defense tightened late in the game.

Pressure mounts as Chiefs slip in playoff race

This latest setback marks the first time since 2018 that Kansas City sits outside the AFC playoff spots, a startling statistic for a team accustomed to dominating the conference. Meanwhile, Josh Allen improved to 5-1 against Mahomes in regular-season meetings, extending Buffalo’s edge in high-stakes matchups.

Analysts have begun to question whether Andy Reid’s offensive scheme — once the league’s gold standard — is losing its sharpness. The 66-year-old, however, remains focused on accountability and improvement. The message from the locker room was clear: the Chiefs must respond quickly if they hope to extend their streak of AFC Championship Game appearances to seven consecutive seasons.