Nick Sabato

ORCHARD PARK — A cast is stuffed in Amari Cooper’s left glove. The bulge of the immaculate white cast blends in with his all-white glove, but it’s the reason Cooper

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks out to his receivers against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, in Indianapolis. The Associated Press

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) greets Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after playing in an AFC divisional playoff game, in this Jan. 21, 2024 file photo, in Orchard Park. The Associated Press

Sunday marks the eighth time in five seasons the Buffalo Bills will square off the Kansas City Chiefs and the hype only seems to grow with each meeting.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) is pulled out of bounds by Kansas City Chiefs safety Chamarri Conner (27) during the fourth quarter of an AFC divisional playoff game, in this Jan. 21, 2024 file photo, in Orchard Park. The Associated Press

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) slips past Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Nazeeh Johnson (13) to score on a 26-yard run during the second half, Sunday, in Orchard Park. The Associated Press

Terrel Bernard was bouncing on his toes, eyes locked on Patrick Mahomes. He seemed to know where Mahomes was going before it happened.

ORCHARD PARK — Amari Cooper’s mind wanders on occasion.

So much for a down year.

ORCHARD PARK — Patrick Mahomes looked right, and when he turned left, his left tackle had been thrown into his lap by Greg Rousseau. Mahomes sidestepped the pressure, but gave