2023 AFC Championship Title

Lore & Background

The Chiefs' defense allowed only 11.3 points per game in the playoffs, stifling three opponents (Miami, Buffalo, Baltimore) with top-10 scoring offenses. Patrick Mahomes won his third Super Bowl MVP with two touchdown passes in Super Bowl LVIII, and sealed the win with a decisive 3-yard touchdown run in overtime.

In Their Own Story

The wind howled off the Chesapeake Bay, biting through the shoulder pads of players on both sides as the clock ticked under two minutes. Patrick Mahomes stood in the huddle, his breath visible in the frigid Baltimore air, eyes scanning a defense that had sacked him three times already. The crowd roared, a wall of sound demanding the Ravens to break through. 'On one!', Mahomes called out, his voice steady despite the chaos. He took the snap, feeling the pocket collapse around him, but found a sliver of space. He stepped up, dodging a pursuing linebacker, and launched a perfect spiral over the middle. The ball spiraled into the gloom, caught by Travis Kelce in traffic, securing the first down that would seal the AFC crown.

Reader's Guide

The Chiefs finished the regular season with an 11–6 record, securing their eighth consecutive AFC West division title and a record 16th title overall. They became the first team to win back-to-back Super Bowls since the New England Patriots in 2003 and 2004.

Did You Know?

• The Chiefs' 17–10 win over the Ravens was their first road AFC Championship Game with Patrick Mahomes.
• The Chiefs became the second AFC West team to repeat as Super Bowl champions since the Denver Broncos in 1998 and 1999.
• The Chiefs scored 39 touchdowns in the regular season, down from 61 the prior year, dropping from 2nd to 15th in league scoring.