The Kansas City Chiefs signed defensive lineman Mike Pennel on Wednesday, October 29 to reinforce their front four ahead of a Week 9 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

A few contenders made statement wins on Sunday in Week 8, as the Philadelphia Eagles and Bufflo Bills both won by double digits, improving their Super Bowl odds

The suddenly surging Chiefs are now the favorites to win the Super Bowl, partly thanks to Buffalo's back-to-back losses.

The Chiefs are on top of the Super Bowl odds for the first time this season after a 31-0 victory over the Raiders. Discover the latest Super Bowl 60 odds!

Injuries to the team's linebacking corps have contributed to the run defense's woes. Star LB Matt Milano has missed three games because of a nagging pectoral injury. LB Terrel Bernard — who leads the team in tackles (30 in six games) — injured his ankle against Atlanta.

Buffalo dreams of returning to a Super Bowl for the first time in 31 years, and after the Blue Jays' run to the World Series, they are hopeful.

Kansas City has beaten Buffalo in four of the last five postseasons, but the Philadelphia Eagles dethroned the Chiefs in the Super Bowl by harassing quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Philadelphia's defensive line was dominant and generated pressure without blitzing. Mahomes was sacked six times and threw two interceptions in Super Bowl 59.

The Kansas City Chiefs parted with veteran pass-rusher Malik Herring on Wednesday to make room for Super Bowl hero Mike Pennel on their 53-man roster. Kansas City's decision to swap Herring for Pennel came just days before the Chiefs' Week 9 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, which is set to kick off on Sunday, November 2.

Arizona Cardinals four time All-Pro safety, Budda Baker, has been named a trade target for the Buffalo Bills at the NFL deadline.

It looks like the current season for the Buffalo Bills is not giving up on bringing bad luck in terms of injuries and missing players. During the last victory against the Panthers,