While recognizing multiple contributing factors in Buffalo's run to the AFC Championship Game, Miller singled out Allen as the difference-maker most-responsible for the Bills' annual presence amongst the league's elite teams.

The Buffalo Bills fell short in the AFC Championship Game, making fans less willing to accept Von Miller's postgame comments.

Kansas City #Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy explains concern for slowing down Buffalo #Bills linebacker Von Miller. | @EdEastonJr

Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller recovered a fumble in the second quarter of Sunday’s playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens and returned it 39 yards to the 24-yard line. Buffalo went on to later score a touchdown. Here’s a sampling of how fans and pundits reacted to the play on Twitter/X.

Obviously, the usual suspects -- quarterbacks Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes, among others -- will have a big say in which will go on to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. But each team also has an X factor who will also loom large in Sunday's outcome. Let's take a look at each team's X factor, starting with the two-time defending champs.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was compared to an NBA legend by Bills linebacker Von Miller ahead of AFC title game.

Buffalo Bills' Amari Cooper runs toward the end zone with the ball during the second half at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Oct. 20, 2024. The midseason trade for the wide receiver has paid instant dividends for the Bills. / Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Following a disappointing end to the 2024 season, here are the top free agency targets the Bills should look to add in the 2025 NFL offseason.

For the fourth time since 2021, the Chiefs have sent the Bills home. Despite another exit from Super Bowl contention via a loss to the Chiefs, Bills defensive end Von Miller remains a big believer in Buffalo.

Who has the most sacks in an AFC Championship Game? Von Miller (Broncos, 2015) and Jarvis Green (Patriots, 2003) are tied for the most sacks with 2.5 apiece. Note: Sacks first became an official ...

The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the Super Bowl for the third consecutive season after a 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills. While there were many key performances in the game, former USC Trojans receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster delivered in big moments.