BUFFALO Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins issued a warning for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs as the quarterback makes his first career road playoff start.
Mahomes and the Chiefs will take on the Bills for the third time in four years in the playoffs, as the signal caller faces two firsts.
Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins issued a warning to Patrick Mahomes before visiting Highmark Stadium on SundayCredit: Getty
Mahomes has never appeared in a road playoff gameCredit: Getty
The Bills and Chiefs have played six times since Mahomes took over as the starting quarterback at the beginning of the 2018 season.
But the two-time Super Bowl winner has only played in Buffalo once.
That game occurred in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic when no fans were permitted in the stands due to regulations set at the time.
Despite the Chiefs 26-17 win that day, the Bills star left tackle claims Mahomes never got the full Highmark Stadium experience.
“[Mahomes has] only been here once. So he’s never been here. Simple as that,” Dawkins said.
“Pat has never been to the Bills stadium in full.
“The environment will be different, and not to say it’s in our favor, but stadium is our favor.
“Stadium is us. That helps us. I don’t care what nobody says. This is the most dopest feeling I’ve ever had.
“We’re having two back-to-back playoff games home. Come on now, like we get to leave and go eat wings.
“It’s cool. So good luck.”
Dawkins also spoke on the Bills Mafia, referring to the team’s fan base.
“I’m very confident in the mafia,” the offensive lineman told 7 News WKBW, a local Buffalo news station.
“I know that they’re gonna bring it. I’m hoping they bring it to the highest they’ve ever brought it, because I’m excited to see them.
“Driving into the game is when I can always tell how they’re going to be.
“If they’re already drunk, then it’s gonna be one of those games.”
Mahomes has a 12-3 career playoff record, including a 2-0 record against the Bills.
The Chiefs and Bills are scheduled to kickoff on Sunday, January 21, at 6:30 pm ET.
Dawkins is a three-time Pro BowlerCredit: Getty
