LIVE GAMEDAY BLOG: Chiefs take on the Bills in Kansas City for the AFC Title

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Chiefs, hungry for the Lamar Hunt Trophy, continue to prepare to take on the Buffalo Bills in Kansas City hopeful to move forward to another Super Bowl.

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What’s Going On:

Andy Reid: Some of these games are gut-wrenching, but I have a lot of gut a🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/sAFnvQaOR5
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 27, 2025

Clark Hunt on winning the AFC and the trophy with his dad’s name on it:

“None of us could have dreamed that it would be like this, winning 5 Lamar Hunt trophies in the last 7 years.” #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/TWoLPQtXxT
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 27, 2025

Patrick Mahomes has trailed in 4th quarter in 9 playoff games. He has come back to win 6 and forced OT in 2 others before losing. He has a 132.2 rating with 5 TD es and 1 TD run when down 1-8 points in 4th quarter or OT of playoff game, leading scores on 13 of 14 drives
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) January 27, 2025

HISTORIC: Patrick Mahomes sured Joe Montana for second-most all-time playoff wins by a quarterback with Sunday's 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills.https://t.co/cWvgbZOQPp
— Gabe Swartz (@gabeswartz_) January 27, 2025

Asked Xavier Worthy if he had extra motivation facing the Bills tonight...

"They skipped on me. That's their loss."#ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/5RY0XvDe2H
— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) January 27, 2025

What a moment for DeAndre Hopkins.

12 years in the league. Four teams. Five-time Pro Bowler.

First AFC title game in the books, and now first Super Bowl on the way.

"They gave me a shot." #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/NtExyKqdTe
— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) January 27, 2025

Patrick Mahomes is the first QB in NFL history to start 5 Super Bowls in a 6 year span. He's the youngest QB in NFL history to win 5 conference championships. Mahomes can become the 2nd QB in NFL history to win 4 Super Bowls in a 6 year span. (Bradshaw) #ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/Z9jyiSXPhc
— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) January 27, 2025

BREAKING: The Chiefs are headed to Super Bowl LIX!

Chiefs beat Bills, 32-29, advance to third straight Super Bowl.

INSTANT RECAP: https://t.co/YiEcg1SjFO pic.twitter.com/kdcfFa1jKC
— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) January 27, 2025

The @Chiefs take the lead with 3:33 to play.

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— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2025

The Chiefs extend the lead to 7 👀

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— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2025

Patrick Mahomes has multiple rushing TD in a game for the first time in his career.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 27, 2025

The Chiefs elect to go for 2.

Mahomes finds Justin Watson darting across the back of the endzone.

Chiefs up 29-22 with 10:14 left in the AFC Championship.

The football is unreal. https://t.co/s5AETOF9eY
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 27, 2025

WHEELS STILL SPINNIN'‼️ pic.twitter.com/p9L7w06KQ3
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 27, 2025

The previous play is under review pic.twitter.com/NObGPU7gw8
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) January 27, 2025

15 minutes to play at Arrowhead. Bills lead Chiefs, 22-21.

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— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) January 27, 2025

The Chiefs go 3 and out after Buffalo's TD.

Rush for no gain, incompletion, false start, incompletion. Not good.

Araiza punts and the Bills will take over at their own 30 with 1:56 left in the 3Q.

KC trails 22-21.
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 27, 2025

The Bills go for 2, and strip sack Josh Allen.

Chiefs trail 22-21 with 2:56 left in the 3Q.

KC has stuffed the Bills on both of their 2-point attempts. https://t.co/6ATwG9VWMD
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 27, 2025

JAMES COOK REACHES FOR THE TD

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— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2025

James Cook breaks the tackle and picks up 33 yards!

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— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2025

The Chiefs' opening drive of the second half yields no points.

Patrick Mahomes is sacked at the Bills' 42-yard line -- taking away any hope at a FG. Araiza's punt goes 1-yard into the endzone for a touchback.

Chiefs up 21-16 with 10:01 left in 3Q.
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 27, 2025

The Chiefs have started off 4-for-5 on third down 👀

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— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2025

Today’s drum honoree is Chiefs Chairman & CEO Clark Hunt! Thanks for kicking us off 🥁 pic.twitter.com/jO9uxbeE1J
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 27, 2025

HALFTIME: Chiefs 21, Bills 16

How do you feel, Chiefs Kingdom?

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— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) January 27, 2025

KC's defense holds strong on the two-point conversion attempt.

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— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2025

This is unguardable.

Playmakers making plays. https://t.co/atr6Qae8JX
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 27, 2025

TOLD Y'ALL HE HAD WHEELS. pic.twitter.com/7NpuwMHV5H
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 27, 2025

No player in Chiefs history has more playoff rushing touchdowns than Patrick Mahomes. Yes, including all running backs. His 6th career rushing TD ties Damien Williams for most in franchise history. #ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/TpglbBeKsO
— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) January 27, 2025

PATRICK MAHOMES! A touchdown run from No. 15 gives Kansas City a 21-10 lead!

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— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) January 27, 2025

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—  Fᴏᴏᴛʙᴀʟʟ Zᴇʙʀᴀs🇺🇦 (@footballzebras) January 27, 2025

XAVIER WORTHY WHAT A CATCH!!! 😳

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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 27, 2025

The Bills go three and out after the Chiefs' TD.

Nikko Remigio returns the Bills' punt into plus territory.

Arrowhead is rocking.

The Chiefs have the chance to take a two-score lead, up 14-010 with 3:56 left in the half.
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 27, 2025

A celebration-Worthy score 😎@budlight | #EasyToCelebrate pic.twitter.com/v9pz8wCcr3
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 27, 2025

TOUCHDOWN, KANSAS CITY! Xavier Worthy scores his first playoff touchdown to give the Chiefs a 14-10 lead!

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— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) January 27, 2025

NO. 1 IS ON ONE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ihHcq1mqxJ
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 27, 2025

Quick snap and Mahomes takes care of the rest 😤

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— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2025

The playoffs make you do different things.

On 4th and 1 -- from their own 39 -- Mahomes scrambles for six yards.

Now, the Chiefs need to turn this drive into points.
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 27, 2025

James Cook gets to the edge and battles his way into the endzone.

His six-yard scamper came off the heels of a pair of 3rd and long conversions. Josh Allen fumbled on the drive, but the Chiefs couldn't recover.

Chiefs now trail 10-7 with 10:25 left in 2Q.
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 27, 2025

LET. JAMES. COOK.

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— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2025

Allen to Shakir!

Never a doubt on 3rd and 13.

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— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2025

Justin Reid read it like a book 📚

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— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2025

Bills CB Christian Benford (concussion) is out for the rest of the game.
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 27, 2025

Mahomes loses the fumble. Chiefs’ first turnover since KC’s Week 11 loss in Buffalo.
— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) January 27, 2025

The Bills fall on the loose ball!

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— NFL (@NFL) January 27, 2025

Mahomes fumbles deep in the redzone and the Bills recover.

HIs first turnover since the Bills' game in November.

Horrible turnover in an unacceptable spot.

Bills take over at the KC 28.
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 27, 2025

The cart is coming out for Bills' cornerback Christian Benford.
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) January 27, 2025

Josh Allen fumbled a snap on the drive.

He has also nearly thrown two interceptions.

For someone who has limited turnovers this year, that is something to monitor. https://t.co/nzF9VPmuHS
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 27, 2025

Kareem Hunt has scored a touchdown in every playoff game he's ever participated in. https://t.co/WHOFqPHPIS
— Gabe Swartz (@gabeswartz_) January 26, 2025

Kareem Hunt gets the @Chiefs on the board first 💪

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— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) January 26, 2025

Surgical first drive from the Chiefs.

Kareem Hunt finishes it off with a 10-yard run. Mahomes was LOCKED IN on the drive. 4-4 for 61 yards.

Chiefs up 7-0 with 8:56 left in the first quarter.

Chiefs make a statement.
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 26, 2025

TOUCHDOWN, KANSAS CITY! Chiefs take early 7-0 lead on a 12-yard touchdown score from Kareem Hunt!

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— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) January 26, 2025

Here we go! #BUFvsKC @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/W6J08ZjqL8
— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) January 26, 2025

National Anthem chills at Arrowhead from the @CBS/@KCTV5 broadcast. #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/X9U3pNaaND
— Jared Koller (@JaredKCTV5) January 26, 2025

Patrick Mahomes takes the field for the AFC Championship 👀

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— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2025

One #SBLIX team locked, one to go 🍿 pic.twitter.com/APUWsq1nHQ
— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2025

THE @EAGLES ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL. #SBLIX
— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2025

1️⃣5️⃣ getting them ready!

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— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2025

TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS. pic.twitter.com/PiYcZc2oZE
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 26, 2025

Whole squad ready. pic.twitter.com/SgRbUNqJIb
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 26, 2025

From tragedy to ‘lifelong dream’, Chiefs’ DeAndre Hopkins’ mom shares new outlook on life. https://t.co/5PIKNQU6hm
— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) January 26, 2025

Mahomes leads 'em out.

📺: #BUFvsKC -- 6:30pm ET on CBS
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— NFL (@NFL) January 26, 2025

Taylor Swift confidently made her way through Arrowhead Stadium ahead of the AFC Title game to cheer on boyfriend and Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce.

https://t.co/vnRy6SBlfx
— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) January 26, 2025

HEY! HEY! HEY! @BwittJr has something to say! pic.twitter.com/TrYIrCe9ri
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 26, 2025

4:17 p.m.

Ahead of their seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game appearance, the Kansas City Chiefs have released their inactives list. https://t.co/efTugA4maa
— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) January 26, 2025

3:56 p.m.

Taylor Swift is in the building.#AFCChampionship #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/M3wXNnVxpS
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 26, 2025

3:37 p.m.

3:14 p.m.

Trent McDuffie in the house for #BUFvsKC 💪#ChiefsKingdom @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/Mp4eWZcNwi
— Marleah Campbell (@MarleahKCTV5) January 26, 2025

2:43 p.m.

Patrick Mahomes arrives at Arrowhead Stadium for his seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game appearance. https://t.co/W5RxdGt4gy
— KCTV5 News (@KCTV5) January 26, 2025

2:37 p.m.

Josh Allen has arrived at Arrowhead. pic.twitter.com/U7OUfjcFqo
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 26, 2025

2:26 p.m.

@KCTV5 today at 4 p.m. for a LIVE Destination Dynasty pregame show from Arrowhead ahead of the AFC Championship Game between the #BillsMafia and the #ChiefsKingdom!'

FULL COVERAGE: https://t.co/A7Wx9B1a85 pic.twitter.com/YE3cZDnxha
— Josh Morgan (@JoshMorganNews) January 26, 2025

1:55 p.m.

Good afternoon from the center of the football universe.

An inside look at the walk out of the visitors’ tunnel @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/veHahgzWca
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 26, 2025

1:46 p.m.

AFC Championship Game Chiefs Pregame Analysis
AFC Championship Game Chiefs Pregame Analysis: Former KC Linebacker Dezman Moses, Neal Jones and Jared Koller break down Kansas City keys to victory vs the Buffalo Bills.
Posted by KCTV5 News Kansas City on Sunday, January 26, 2025

1:28 p.m.

It's AFC Championship Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

Mahomes: "Arrowhead is just a special place. You get a feeling when you step inside the stadium."

Kelce: "Don't let the lights blind you ... the biggest thing is that you are good enough."

Catch the game on @KCTV5 at 5:30 p.m. pic.twitter.com/Y644Yfr6DF
— Mark Poulose (@MarkPoulose) January 26, 2025

1:24 p.m.

Excluding the indoor dome/covered games of course. The Bills' average kickoff temperatures is... — Excluding the indoor dome/covered games of course. The Bills' average kickoff temperatures is slightly cooler than the Chiefs', but not by much.(KCTV5/Warren Sears)

12:15 p.m.

Let’s go @Chiefs !!!!! Championship Sunday! #SuperBowlLIX pic.twitter.com/5pVidwFI6L
— Paul Hansen (@CoachHansen_) January 26, 2025

12:13 p.m.

The Sears boys are ready for some CHIEFS FOOTBALL. Let’s goooo!!! #ChiefsKingdom
Posted by Meteorologist Warren Sears on Sunday, January 26, 2025

Sunday Football Forecast
Meteorologist Savannah Tennyson has a look at your football forecast and our next impactful system.
Posted by KCTV5 News Kansas City on Sunday, January 26, 2025

11:26 a.m.

Matt Ryan & Trey Wingo Chiefs Analysis
Chiefs AFC Championship Game preview with former NFL MVP QB/CBS Analyst Matt Ryan and Draft Kings NFL Analyst Trey Wingo. KCTV5's Jared Koller asks about Chiefs-Bills significance, Mahomes, Kelce, Reid, Jones and more.
Posted by KCTV5 News Kansas City on Sunday, January 26, 2025

10:33 a.m.

Who is ready for warmer temperatures?! I know I am! We are going to be about 10-15 degrees above where we should be this time of year with highs Monday-Thursday in the upper 40s and low 50s! MAke sure to get outside and enjoy this little treat in the middle of winter.
Posted by KCTV5 News Kansas City on Sunday, January 26, 2025

10 a.m.

The Kingdom bows to no one. pic.twitter.com/sOKFRfH9Yo
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 26, 2025

8:29 a.m.

It's GAMEDAY #ChiefsKingdom!!!
Morning anchor Bill Hurrelbrink and First Warn 5 Meteorologist Savannah Tennyson are getting us prepared as GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium gets ready to host its 6th AFC Championship game in the last 7 seasons.
Posted by KCTV5 News Kansas City on Sunday, January 26, 2025

8:12 a.m.

I’ve got a fever and the only cure is more video of fans lined up hours before the Arrowhead parking lot gates open, which is hours before the stadium gates open, which is hours before the game actually starts. Love the Chiefs Kingdom. https://t.co/P8sNJOVGDe
— Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) January 26, 2025

8:01 a.m.

Magenta will always be our color but we are also RED KINGDOM. ❤️💛 Good luck @Chiefs! pic.twitter.com/atKUPA6oOt
— T-Mobile Center (@tmobilecenter) January 26, 2025

News:

Chiefs take on the Bills in Kansas City for the AFC Title

Everything you need to know for the Chiefs-Bills AFC Championship game, airing on KCTV5

It’s a historic day in NFL history that Kansas City Chiefs fans hope will take their team all the way to the Super Bowl.

Shirtless Jason Kelce was a brief internet sensation, but there may not be a do-over this year

Just over a year ago, an imioned Jason Kelce ripped off his shirt and roared as his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, made a touchdown catch.

First Warn Forecast: Winds expected to decrease ahead of chilly AFC Championship

Good morning, and happy AFC Championship Sunday!

Nashville artist brings Kansas City-themed songs to Red Kingdom Rally

Blane Howard lives in Nashville, Tennessee but his heart is in Kansas City watching for key moments to turn into fun parody songs for the fans.