AFC Divisional Playoff 2019 vs Tennessee Titans

Lore & Background

The Chiefs fell behind 24–0 in the second quarter but rallied to win 51–31. The 51 points they scored was a franchise record for a postseason game. The win, along with the Baltimore Ravens' loss the previous night, allowed the Chiefs to host the AFC Championship for the second time in franchise history.

In Their Own Story

The air inside Arrowhead grew heavy as the halftime whistle blew. On the jumbotron, the scoreboard displayed a grim reality for the home team. But as players returned to the field, the mood shifted palpably. When Mahomes scrambled for a first down on the opening drive of the third quarter, the stadium erupted. One by one, the Titans' defensive fronts crumbled under the weight of the Chiefs' precision strikes. By the fourth quarter, the roar was deafening—a physical force that seemed to propel the ball forward as Mahomes connected with his receivers for touchdown after touchdown.

Reader's Guide

The Chiefs overcame a 24–0 deficit in the second quarter to win 51–31. They scored an NFL playoff record seven consecutive touchdowns and a field goal over their next eight drives, including a run of 28 points in the final 10 minutes of the second quarter.

Did You Know?

• The Chiefs scored 51 points, a franchise record for a postseason game.
• The Chiefs overcame a 24–0 deficit in the second quarter.
• The win gave the Chiefs playoff wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history.