"CNN Reporter Hopes for Bills Victory, Wishing Tears for Taylor Swift in AFC Divisional Round"
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During a live segment on "Anderson Cooper 360," CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten expressed his enthusiasm for the Buffalo Bills and his hope that pop sensation Taylor Swift would shed tears by the end of the Chiefs' AFC divisional round matchup against Buffalo. Enten, donning Bills gear and holding a shovel, playfully acknowledged his status as a Swift fan but emphasized his unwavering support for the Bills.
Enten referenced a past game in which the Bills triumphed over the Chiefs when Swift was in attendance. He attributed this victory as a good omen for the Bills, hoping history would repeat itself. Despite being a self-proclaimed Swiftie, Enten admitted that, for this particular occasion, he was rooting against the renowned singer.
Host Anderson Cooper responded to Enten's remarks with surprise, characterizing them as harsh. Nevertheless, Enten remained firm in his support for the Bills and his desire to witness Swift in tears by the end of the game.
The previous encounter between the Chiefs and Bills on December 10th, held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, resulted in a 20-17 win for Buffalo. Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce, had a decent performance with six catches and 83 yards, but it was the Bills who emerged triumphant. The outcome marked a turning point for Buffalo, as it ignited a five-game winning streak to clinch the AFC East title.
This victory also held significance for Sunday's AFC divisional round clash, as it forced the Chiefs to play on the road for the first time in quarterback Patrick Mahomes' playoff career. The game will take place in Orchard Park, New York, where temperatures are expected to reach a high of 24 degrees and drop to a chilly 18 degrees. This might feel comparatively mild for the Chiefs, who played in sub-zero temperatures during their previous playoff game against the Dolphins, enduring temperatures as low as minus-8 degrees.
The freezing conditions posed numerous challenges for both players and fans at Arrowhead Stadium, with reports of frostbite and hypothermia cases among spectators. Even Kansas City head coach Andy Reid was spotted with icicles forming on his mustache during the intense cold.
Now, Kelce, Mahomes, and the Chiefs, playing as rare underdogs, will strive to secure their third consecutive playoff victory against the Bills. In both the 2020 and 2021 postseasons, the Chiefs emerged victorious over the Bills, making Sunday's matchup a highly anticipated clash of two talented teams.
As fans brace themselves for an exciting AFC divisional round showdown, the hope for Bills fans is that their team will come out on top, while Enten's wish to see tears from Taylor Swift will serve as an intriguing subplot to the game. Only time will tell if the Bills can replicate their previous success and leave Swift with a bittersweet moment on Sunday evening.