It seems like it was only 13 seconds ago that Kansas City was celebrating a divisional win against Buffalo. Now, we’re moving on to the AFC Championship against the Bengals this Sun., Jan. 30 at 2 p.m.
By the numbers
The Chiefs have never faced the Bengals in the playoffs, despite 53 years of playing together. The last time Cincinnati went to the AFC Championship (in 1988), Patrick Mahomes was -7.
The teams:
- KC is 12-5, but they lost to Cincinnati on Jan. 2, 31-34
- Cincinnati is 10-7, but they lost to the Browns + Chargers, both teams KC beat
The quarterbacks:
- Patrick Mahomes is 26 with 4 years as starter, 66% passes completed, and an average rating of 105 (out of 158.3). He’s led the team to 4 AFC Championship games.
- Joe Burrow is 25 with 2 years as starter, 68% passes completed, and an average rating of 100. This is his first playoff run.
The coaches:
- Andy Reid looking for win No. 234 (~66% victorious) with 24 years under his belt
- Zac Taylor looking for win No. 17 (~33% victorious) with 3 years under his belt
By the community
If you want to get out into the city for the game, you can start off at Parlor for its Brunch Party — and stay to watch the game on its many TVs. KC Live! has its standard Game Day Experience starting at 12 p.m. For a more intimate experience, check out this Chiefs watch party + chili cookoff challenge at THE BLACK BOX.
You can stay connected with the city by following along with Mayor Quinton Lucas’ food wagers against competing teams’ cities. Wondering: will Cincinnati offer some chili spaghetti?
Buy the swag
- Impulse purchase: Flint & Field’s 13 Seconds Tee in Red
- Chiefs collab: MADE MOBB’s limited-edition in conjunction with the team’s playoff push.
- More local shopping: IN Kansas City’s “Five Spots to Buy Chiefs Gear” list
