Stefon Diggs trade could have Super Bowl impact for Chiefs as two rivals face differing fortunes

The Kansas City Chiefs are hoping to win three successive rings but now may have to deal with a new contender.

The Buffalo Bills and the Chiefs have locked horns in the postseason and produced thrilling encounters in the past.

Patrick Mahomes and the Bills have met seven times since securing the starting role from Alex Smith.

Chiefs vs Bills rivalry

In the latest encounter, Chiefs Kingdom emerged victorious 24-27 from Highmark Stadium in New York State.

Only a month before the Bills managed to beat the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium 17-20.

Moreover, the two franchises have battled it out in the postseason and the Mahomes vs Josh Allen rivalry has developed.

Allen and the Bills have never managed to beat the Chiefs in the playoffs, losing all three times they have met.

Now, they are set to fade further away from the red machine in Missouri.

Reports have confirmed that the Bills are trading all-star wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

However, the offensive weapon is being traded to one of the most exciting teams in the NFL.

Diggs is joining the AFC’s Houston Texans.

The Texans possess a skilled lineup of C.J. Stroud, Tank Dell, newly acquired rusher Joe Mixon, Dalton Schultz, Nico Collins, and Robert Woods.

The acquisition of Diggs now raises their wide receiver core to the next level.

Many fans have questioned why the Bills would trade an All-Pro to an AFC rival.

The Chiefs will certainly be questioning the decision as well.

Diggs will hope that he has better postseason luck with the Texans against the Chiefs.

Nonetheless, the Chiefs will be content and unfazed by this blockbuster trade within the conference.

Yet, they could be preparing for the Texans to meet them in the AFC Championship if they reach that stage.

The two franchises are set to meet at Arrowhead in the regular season.

Could this be a dress rehearsal for the Lamar Hunt Trophy come January 2025?