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Chiefs' Steve Spagnuolo Made a Bold Play Call on Game-Sealing Stop vs. Bills

Karl Rasmussen

Josh Allen attempts a pass against a blitz from the Kansas City Chiefs.
Josh Allen attempts a pass against a blitz from the Kansas City Chiefs. / Screenshot via Nate Tice on X
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The Kansas City Chiefs are headed back to the Super Bowl, where they'll look to secure the first-ever three-peat in NFL history. They got there thanks in part to an outstanding play call from defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.

On an absolutely crucial fourth-and-5 after the two-minute warning, Spags dialed up a corner blitz against Josh Allen, leaving the quarterback minimal time to operate in the pocket and forcing him to chuck up an off-balance pass down the middle of the field.

The corner blitz blew up the Bills' play, and despite Dalton Kincaid nearly coming down with the ball, the Chiefs successfully forced a turnover on downs, enabling them to regain possession and run out the clock for the win.

Here's a look at the play:

Sending so many rushers was certainly a risky call. Had Allen been granted just a bit more time, he may have been able to find an open receiver.

NFL fans saluted Spagnuolo for his fearless call which helped shut the door on a Buffalo comeback.

What a call from one of the best in the business.

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Karl Rasmussen
KARL RASMUSSEN

Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News team for Sports Illustrated. A University of Oregon alum who joined SI in February 2023, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints. Rasmussen is a loyal Tottenham, Jets, Yankees and Ducks fan.

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