Chiefs Defeat Bills in AFC Championship Game: Highlights, Key Takeaways, and What’s Next

After the two-minute warning, the Kansas City Chiefs' 32-29 triumph over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game was a crucial turning point in the match.

The Kansas City Chiefs' 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game was a significant turning point in the game following the two-minute warning.

Buffalo's offense faced a fourth-and-five close to midfield, giving them an opportunity to salvage their season. Josh Allen had to take a long shot to tight end Dalton Kincaid, who was unable to make the grab for the conversion, as Kansas City sent a cornerback blitz. The Chiefs had a chance to win the Super Bowl for the third time in a row after Kansas City's two first downs sealed the victory.

Buffalo's first drive ended in a three-and-out, which contributed to their poor start to the game. The Chiefs took an early 7-0 lead after capitalizing with a 90-yard touchdown drive. The visitors took a 10–7 lead early in the second quarter after Buffalo answered with a field goal and the Bills scored a touchdown after Patrick Mahomes fumbled.

In response, Kansas City scored 14 points, including a one-yard touchdown run by Mahomes and a touchdown pass from Mahomes to Xavier Worthy. Buffalo pulled together another touchdown drive before halftime, cutting the Chiefs' advantage to 21-16.

Buffalo's defense performed admirably in the second half, recording two stops and allowing James Cook to run for a touchdown. The Bills led 22–21 despite their second two-point conversion attempt of the evening failing.

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With this win, Mahomes becomes one of just two starting quarterbacks to make it to the Super Bowl five times, along with Tom Brady and John Elway.

Allen missed a 4th-and-inches at the beginning of the fourth quarter, which allowed Kansas City to regain possession of the ball. The Chiefs scored a 10-yard touchdown run by Mahomes to cap off a 59-yard drive.

With six minutes left, Buffalo responded on the following drive when Allen found Curtis Samuel for a game-winning touchdown, tying the score at 29-29. Harrison Butker, the kicker for Kansas City, replied with a 35-yard field goal, bringing the score to 32-29. The Chiefs' defense secured the team's third consecutive Super Bowl appearance with a pivotal fourth-down stop. They will rematch Super Bowl 57 against the Eagles.

In the last five years, Buffalo has now lost four times to Kansas City in the playoffs. Josh Allen's quarterback record versus the Chiefs is 0–4 in the playoffs but 4–1 during the regular season.

With this win, Mahomes becomes one of just two starting quarterbacks to make it to the Super Bowl five times, along with Tom Brady and John Elway.