The Kansas City Chiefs had another greatseason with a 14-3 record and won the AFC West for a seventh straight year.However, two of those three losses for the Chiefs came against top contenders in the AFC: Bills andBengals. Patrick Mahomes is looking for his third Super Bowl appearance in four years.
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Meanwhile, the Jaguars made a huge turnaround thanks to head coach Doug Pederson and quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Jacksonville started with a 4-8record, butwon the next fivegamesto clinch theAFC South. Then, in the Wild Card round they produced the third biggest comeback in NFL playoff history to eliminate theChargers.
So, the Chiefsarrive to theNFL playoffs as one of the favorites in the AFC. Read here to find out what happens if Kansas Citywin overthe Jacksonville Jaguarsin the Divisional round.
NFL playoffs: What happens if the Chiefsbeat the Jaguarsin the Divisional round?
If the Chiefsbeat the Jaguars in the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs, Jacksonvillewill be officially eliminated. Then, as the No.1seed, Kansas Citywould advance to the AFC Championship Game with two possible scenarios ahead of them.
A win by the Chiefsover Jacksonville means that Kansas Cityautomatically will be host or go to a neutral site in the AFC Championship Game. The Chiefs, as the No.1 seed, cannot play anymore on the road.
So, if the Chiefsindeed advance to the AFC Championship Game, these are their possible scenarios regarding the venue. If the Bills beat the Bengals in the Divisional round, Kansas City would face Buffalo in a neutral site.
After the cancellation of the Bills-Bengals game in Week 17, it’s important to remember that in case Kansas City and Buffalo advance to the AFC Championship Game, that matchup would be played in a neutral site. This scenario of a neutral venue only is possible with Chiefs-Bills for the AFC title.
If the Bengals beat the Bills in the Divisional round, then the Kansas City Chiefs would host Cincinnati in a potential AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium.
