AFC Championship (2019)

Lore & Background

The Chiefs hosted the AFC Championship for the second time in franchise history after a divisional round win over the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens' loss the previous night. Notably, their 51 points in that divisional round fell short of the franchise postseason record of 56, set in the 1962 AFL Championship Game (Dallas Texans 56, Houston Oilers 17).

In Their Own Story

The wind howled across Arrowhead Stadium, biting at exposed skin as the fourth quarter ticked down. The scoreboard reflected a razor-thin margin, but the energy inside the stadium was electric. On the sidelines, Andy Reid paced with his signature intensity, clutching the headset like a lifeline. Patrick Mahomes stepped onto the field, looking past the Titans' defense that had just denied Derrick Henry at the goal line. The pocket collapsed instantly on the next drive, but instead of panicking, Mahomes extended the play, moving the chains until the final touchdown sealed the victory. The stadium erupted in a deafening roar that seemed to shake the foundations of Missouri.

Reader's Guide

The Chiefs won their first championship since Super Bowl IV in 1970 by defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31–20 in Super Bowl LIV.

Did You Know?

• The Chiefs clinched their sixth consecutive playoff appearance in 2019, extending a streak that began in 2015.
• The Chiefs' 51 points in the divisional round was not a franchise record for a postseason game; the record is 56, set in the 1962 AFL Championship Game.
• The Chiefs had six players ranked on NFL Network's Top 100 players countdown in 2019.