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Kansas City and Buffalo embark on another playoff battle, competing to represent the AFC against the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX

After weathering a furious comeback and late-game performances from a cast of Bills including Josh Allen, James Cook, Mack Hollins and Jordan Phillips, the Chiefs stayed the course for a third consecutive Super Bowl berth and a chance for an unprecedented three-peat.

To the chagrin of everyone hoping for someone to end the Chiefs’ success, Kansas City did what it usually does and made just enough plays to get them over the finish line and back to the Super Bowl. Benford was cleared to play on Sunday hours before kickoff after spending the week in concussion protocol.

SportsLine's Mike Tierney just revealed his Kansas City vs. Buffalo expert picks for Sunday's AFC Championship Game matchup during the 2025 NFL playoffs

The stage is set for the AFC championship. The Chiefs host the Bills tonight with a spot in Super Bowl 59 on the line. Here are the latest updates.

Here’s a look at the stock trends for five #Chiefs players after Kansas City’s AFC Championship matchup with the Buffalo #Bills. | @EdEastonJr

In this season’s Championship Game of the AFC playoffs, the Kansas City Chiefs are the favorites, but by less than a field goal (-1.5), over the Buffalo Bills. GEHA Field at Arrowhead

The Buffalo Bills gambled and lost on a critical fourth-down play late in Sunday's AFC championship game loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The play involved a controversial spot that was upheld on replay review. Buffalo led by one point at the time of the play and went on to lose the game, 32-29.

Kansas City’s defense, a key component of their success, faces setbacks as two players are fined just days before the crucial AFC Championship matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

Following the Chiefs' AFC championship game victory, Andy Reid explained why the Chiefs' quest for a three-peat isn't 'motivation.'