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.

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 ...

Unlike last year's playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills have their defensive leader available for the AFC Championship Game.

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.

"That market won't get to $17.4 million, though, which is what the Bills would pay him if he was on the active roster next season. Designating Miller as a post-June 1 release would free up that same $17.4 million in cap space."

The Chiefs have proven to be a big obstacle for the Bills on their attempts to reach the Super Bowl in recent years. Buffalo linebacker Von Miller even compared Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to another sports legend when it comes to his inevitable dominance: Kobe Bryant.

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