AFC Championship (2020)
Chiefs beat Bills 38–24 to reach Super Bowl LV.
In the AFC Championship, the Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 38–24 and advanced to Super Bowl LV, their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance and fourth all-time Super Bowl appearance.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Chiefs 38, Bills 24
- Location
- Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Key performance
- Patrick Mahomes (3 TDs)
- Date
- January 24, 2021
Lore & Background
The win gave the Chiefs their 3rd consecutive season winning at least one playoff game, after winning 6 of their previous 7 playoff games. Following their win in the divisional round against the Browns, Kansas City became the first AFC team ever to host three consecutive conference championship games, and the second team in NFL history to host three consecutive conference championships. The other team was the Philadelphia Eagles from 2001 to 2003, who were also coached by Andy Reid.
Reader's Guide
The Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 38–24 in the AFC Championship Game, securing their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance and fourth in franchise history.
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