


Chiefs Advance to AFC Championship After Narrow Win Over Texans
In their playoff opener, the Chiefs defeated the Texans 23-14, advancing to the AFC Championship for the seventh consecutive year, with Mahomes and Kelce leading the charge.
Overview
The Kansas City Chiefs secured a hard-fought 23-14 victory against the Houston Texans, advancing to their seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game. Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and one touchdown, connecting extensively with Travis Kelce, who registered 117 receiving yards. Despite Houston outgaining the Chiefs, self-inflicted errors, including special teams failures and missed opportunities, hindered their performance. The match featured a controversial play where Chiefs punter Matt Araiza conceded a safety to impact gambling outcomes. The Chiefs will next face the winner of the Ravens-Bills matchup, maintaining their quest for a historic third straight Super Bowl title.
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