It’s difficult to pen a game cap when not in the press box.
There’s a unique feel from being on the ground, taking in the atmosphere and also the ability to interview coaches and players for postgame reactions.
Nov 3, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Cooper (31) breaks up a pass to Buffalo Bills wide receiver T.J. Graham (11) during the first half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Since I wasn’t in Buffalo for the game, we’ll call this “From the couch” instead.
And sometimes media reaction on Twitter is better than the action on the TV.
Well, almost.
The Chiefs moved to 9-0 after defeating the Bills 23-13. As with the previous eight games, the Chiefs relied on a defense that outscored the Bills 14-13.
It’s a good thing, too, as the Chiefs were outgained 470-210 yards on a day the offense went 3-of-13 on third downs.
The Chiefs have a bye week to address an offense that continues to struggle with consistency. And it’s a pressing issue with a Week 11 showdown on the road against the Denver Broncos, owners of the league’s No. 1 offense.
If there’s a game the Chiefs will need to produce points on offense, it’s reasonable to expect it will be against Denver, a team that has shown so far it can score points in bunches.
In the meantime, here’s how various NFL and Chiefs media reacted during the game.
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First quarter
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Chiefs 3 and out, flag tossed early on punt to Bills, evident even before breakaway for apparent TD it was coming back — Vahe Gregorian (@vgregorian) November 3, 2013
Bills take it back for a TD but …. flag
— Arrowhead Pride (@ArrowheadPride) November 3, 2013
That nickel package with Cooper at LCB and Flowers in the slot is here to stay. #Chiefs — Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) November 3, 2013
Let’s see…so far…screen balooned and not picked….Kick return called back…and easy first down catch dropped…#ChiefsKarma — Danny Clinkscale (@dcwhb) November 3, 2013
Rotten starting field position for both teams. If this keeps up, first score might win this. or could be 0-0 tie — Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) November 3, 2013
Cooper probably shouldn’t feel too bad about that. Goodwin runs a 4.27 40 #Chiefs — Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) November 3, 2013
Tuel to Bills WR Marquise Goodwin for a 59-yard TD reception. #KCvsBUF — Reid Ferrin (@KCChiefs_Reid) November 3, 2013
Bills QB Jeff Tuel is 5-of-7 for 112 yards and a TD. He’s clearly not intimidated by Chiefs defense. — Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) November 3, 2013
Case Keenum started out well too and Chiefs D figured him out in 2nd half. We’ll see what happens here. — Arrowhead Pride (@ArrowheadPride) November 3, 2013
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Second quarter
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Two penalties on Rodney Hudson. Both trying to block Kyle Williams. Tough assignment — Arrowhead Pride (@ArrowheadPride) November 3, 2013
Rodney Hudson is getting Poe’d. #Chiefs #NFL #Bills — SeanKeeler (@SeanKeeler) November 3, 2013
Smith seemed totally unaware of pressure behind him, stripped but Fisher recovers fumble for Chiefs — Vahe Gregorian (@vgregorian) November 3, 2013
S Kendrick Lewis intercepts that QB Jeff Tuel pass. 1st INT of the season, 7th of his career. 1st INT since 10/31/11 vs. San Diego. — ChiefsCommunications (@ChiefsPR) November 3, 2013
Drive sputters after Bowe drop, Succop 27-FG cuts Bills lead to 7-3 exactly midway through 2nd quarter/7:30 — Vahe Gregorian (@vgregorian) November 3, 2013
Field goal by Bills here wouldn’t be so bad for #Chiefs….Bills 215 yards of offense — Danny Clinkscale (@dcwhb) November 3, 2013
Paging the vaunted #chiefs defense: TIME TO STEP THE %@$! UP. — Jeff Rosen (@jeff_rosen88) November 3, 2013
What a play by Cooper there, wow. Saved four points. — Sam Mellinger (@mellinger) November 3, 2013
Bills K Dan Carpenter good on the 26-yard FG attempt. Scoring Drive: 14 plays, 71 yards, 5:43 BUF 10 KC 3. #KCvsBUF — Reid Ferrin (@KCChiefs_Reid) November 3, 2013
The replay on the Dex drop is even MORE painful. Two #Bills defenders basically picked one another outta the play. Easy 6. #Chiefs #NFL — SeanKeeler (@SeanKeeler) November 3, 2013
You owe us push-ups after something like that. — Carrington Harrison (@cdotharrison) November 3, 2013
Still shaking head over drop by McCluster/potential TD. Bills playing really well but KC has mangled things with drops/misfires/OL penalties — Vahe Gregorian (@vgregorian) November 3, 2013
At halftime it’s #Chiefs 3 #Bills 10 #KCvsBUF — Kansas City Chiefs (@KCChiefs) November 3, 2013
Jeff Tuel is trending nationally on Twitter. Up to the #Chiefs to change that in the second half. 10-3, #Bills, H. #NFL — SeanKeeler (@SeanKeeler) November 3, 2013
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Third quarter
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Spiller goes 20 to 20. Ugh, Chiefs D getting lit up — Arrowhead Pride (@ArrowheadPride) November 3, 2013
Chiefs are a mess defensively. Lots of dumb mistakes. — Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) November 3, 2013
Sean Smith just pick-sixed Jeff Tuel for a 100-yard return. #KCvsBUF — Reid Ferrin (@KCChiefs_Reid) November 3, 2013
Holy smokes, Sean Smith. Horrible throw, decision by Jeff Tuel. When the Chiefs defense needs to step up, they do so emphatically. — Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) November 3, 2013
#Chiefs have four pick sixes this season: Berry, Hali, Abdullah and Sean Smith — Randy Covitz (@randycovitz) November 3, 2013
#Chiefs take a 13-10 lead with 3:57 left in third quarter. — Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) November 3, 2013
Derrick Johnson with the Madden heat seeker tackle — Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) November 3, 2013
Fred Jackson is just mauling out there. C.J. Spiller is dicing. What a duo when working. (Oh, and Choice makes it three.) — Eric Edholm (@Eric_Edholm) November 3, 2013
#Bills FG ties it at 13 #KCvsBUF
— Kansas City Chiefs (@KCChiefs) November 3, 2013
Bills could have dominated this game more…and it’s tied…393-148 yards
— Danny Clinkscale (@dcwhb) November 3, 2013
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Fourth quarter
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Not a bad way to spend his birthday, an 11-yard fumble return. Nice gift from Coop. KC 20 BUF 13 #KCvsBUF — Reid Ferrin (@KCChiefs_Reid) November 3, 2013
CB Marcus Cooper with his 1st career forced fumble and LB Tamba Hali recovers (5th career), and Hali’s second career defensive TD. — ChiefsCommunications (@ChiefsPR) November 3, 2013
Chiefs defense does it yet again, puts the entire team on its back when it matters. Incredible to lead 20-13 when outgained 391-154. — Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) November 3, 2013
Succop drills a 39-yard FG, giving the #Chiefs a 23-13 lead with 2:13 to play in the fourth quater. SD:7 plays, 32 yards, 4:16. #KCvsBUF — Reid Ferrin (@KCChiefs_Reid) November 3, 2013
Won’t go in books as shutout, of course, but Chiefs D maybe did 1 better, outscoring Buffalo 14-13 in 23-13 W. Ties franchise record at 9-0 — Vahe Gregorian (@vgregorian) November 3, 2013
As Chiefs coach Andy Reid said last week, team isn’t concerned about winning a beauty pageant. Ugly 23-13 win, but a win, nonetheless. 9-0.
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) November 3, 2013
