The Buffalo Bills took an early lead on Kansas City in the AFC Championship Game thanks to a short score for Dawson Knox and a field goal.

After one quarter of play at Arrowhead Stadium, the Buffalo Bills own a 9-0 lead on the Kansas Chiefs in the AFC Championship. Buffalo’s scoring came through a 51-yard Tyler Bass field goal and a three-yard scoring hookup between Josh Allen and Dawson Knox.

The Bills scored on their opening drive, going 42 yards on 10 plays to set up Bass’ long boot. Knox came up big prior to his score, as his eight-yard reception at circa midfield kept the driver going. Bass’ kick made a bit of history, as it was the longest field goal in Arrowhead Stadium’s playoff history, dating back to 1972.

Buffalo failed to keep the momentum alive on their next possession and were forced into a Corey Bojorquez punt. But they caught a big break when the ensuing launch was mishandled by Mecole Hardman. The muff was recovered by reserve running back Taiwan Jones, who couldn’t advance it past the Kansas City three-yard-line, but set up the Bills in prime position to grow their lead. Allen wasted no time in capitalizing, find Knox for the score. It was Knox’s second touchdown of the postseason. Bass missed the extra point, but the Bills held a two-possession lead at 9-0.

Though Buffalo owns a two-possession lead, Kansas City may have them right where they want them. En route to Super Bowl LIV, the Chiefs made up several sizable deficits in their playoff home games, including a 21-0 hole during the AFC Divisional playoffs against Houston.

Geoff Magliocchetti is on Twitter @GeoffJMags