Chiefs Secure AFC Championship Berth in Thrilling Overtime Victory

The Kansas City Chiefs punched their ticket to the AFC Championship game with a heart-stopping 31-24 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night. The win sets up a championship showdown that could determine the AFC representative in Super Bowl LX.

Patrick Mahomes delivered another clutch performance when it mattered most, throwing for 378 yards and three touchdowns while adding a rushing score in overtime. The two-time MVP found Travis Kelce for the game-winning touchdown on a perfectly executed crossing route just 4:32 into the extra period.

Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen matched Mahomes step for step throughout the contest, completing 28 of 42 passes for 342 yards and two touchdowns. Allen also rushed for 78 yards and a score, but the Bills offense stalled in the red zone twice during the fourth quarter, settling for field goals instead of touchdowns that could have sealed the victory.

The game featured six lead changes and was tied three times, with neither team able to pull away despite both offenses moving the ball effectively. Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco contributed 89 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Bills receiver Stefon Diggs hauled in 9 catches for 132 yards.

Kansas City kicker Harrison Butker nailed a 52-yard field goal with 1:47 remaining in regulation to tie the game at 24-24, forcing overtime. The Chiefs won the coin toss and needed just five plays to find the end zone, with Mahomes scrambling for 12 yards on third-and-7 before finding Kelce in the corner of the end zone.

The victory marks Kansas City s fourth AFC Championship appearance in six years and keeps their dynasty hopes alive. They will host the championship game next Sunday against the winner of tonight s Ravens-Texans matchup, with kickoff scheduled for 3:00 PM ET on CBS.