Kansas City aims for a third consecutive championship, while Buffalo seeks its first title. The AFC Championship clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills has completed its first half, with the reigning NFL champions leading narrowly at 21-16.
As anticipated, this matchup between two powerhouse teams has been intense, with a spot in Super Bowl LIX at stake. The Chiefs opened the scoring with a nine-play, 90-yard drive culminating in a touchdown run by Kareem Hunt. The Bills responded swiftly, taking the lead early in the second quarter after Patrick Mahomes fumbled during a handoff. Josh Allen led a 72-yard drive that featured several crucial third-down conversions, finishing with a rushing touchdown from James Cook to make it 10-7.
However, the Chiefs quickly regained the advantage, thanks to rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy, whom they acquired in a trade with Buffalo during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Worthy’s 11-yard touchdown reception put Kansas City ahead, and Mahomes extended the lead with a rushing touchdown. Just before halftime, Buffalo narrowed the gap with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Allen to Mack Hollins, but Kansas City still leads as they prepare for the second half.
Will the Chiefs maintain their lead and secure a chance at an unprecedented third straight title? Or will the Bills stage a comeback to earn their trip to New Orleans? The suspense continues. Follow our live blog for ongoing updates and expert insights on this thrilling playoff encounter, along with real-time highlights of all the key plays.
Chiefs advance to their third consecutive Super Bowl after defeating the Bills once more
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are on the brink of making history.
On Sunday, the Chiefs triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a score of 32-29 in the AFC Championship, putting them just one victory away from becoming the first team in NFL history to win three Super Bowl titles in a row.
This victory marks the fourth occasion in five years that Kansas City has eliminated Buffalo from the playoffs.
Next up for the Chiefs is a showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles, who secured the NFC title earlier that day. The matchup is set for February 9 in New Orleans, serving as a rematch of Super Bowl LVII, where the Chiefs previously edged out the Eagles 38-35.