The Chiefs are trying to reach the Super Bowl for a third time in a span of only four years. Kansas City had another remarkable season with a 14-3 record and last week eliminated the Jaguars in the Divisional round.However, all their hopes rely on that injured ankle of quarterbackPatrick Mahomes. The Chiefs are the first team in NFL history to host five consecutive AFC Championship games.
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Meanwhile, theBengalsare on an impressive ten-game winning streak. In the Divisional round, Cincinnati went to Buffalo and dominated the Bills.Now, theBengalsare trying to reach theSuper Bowlfor a second straight season. This a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship game whenCincinnati won on the road over Kansas City 27-24 in overtime.
So,ChiefsandBengals face off again to fight for the AFC title with a ticket to theSuper Bowl on the line. Read here to find out what happens ifKansas City win over Cincinnatiin the AFC Championship game.
NFL playoffs: What happens if the Chiefsbeat the Bengalsin the AFC Championshipgame?
If the Chiefs win overthe Bengals in the AFC Championship game, Cincinnatiand Joe Burrow will be officially eliminated. Then, after winning the conference, Kansas City wouldgo to the Super Bowl to face the Philadelphia Eagles.
In case the Chiefsbeat the Bengals, they would be playing on their fifthSuper Bowl in franchise history. Kansas Cityhoisted the trophy on Super Bowl IV winning over the Vikings and on Super Bowl LIV against the 49ers.
The Chiefslost Super Bowl I withthe Green Bay Packersand Super Bowl LVfacing Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Super Bowl LVII is scheduled to be played on Sunday, February 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.