Bills Fans' Mahomes Puppet Sparks Controversy

Buffalo Bills fans sparked controversy by hanging a Kermit the Frog doll dressed in Patrick Mahomes' jersey before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, which some viewed as crossing a line between rivalry banter and implied racism due to Mahomes' race. Despite the tension, the Bills defeated the Chiefs 30-21, ending Kansas City's perfect season start. The rivalry between Mahomes and Josh Allen has been intense, with Allen securing a regular-season win, while Mahomes has historically dominated playoff encounters. The game featured officiating disputes from both sides, including missed facemask calls, yet the Bills capitalized on key plays, such as a crucial 26-yard touchdown run by Allen. Mahomes' trainer, Bobby Stroupe, acknowledged the Bills' victory with a backhanded compliment, predicting more intense matchups in the future. This incident adds to a history of animosity between Bills fans and Mahomes, who has often outperformed them in crucial playoff scenarios.