Chiefs Advance to Seventh Straight AFC Championship Game

The Kansas City Chiefs secured their place in the AFC Championship Game for the seventh consecutive season by defeating the Houston Texans 23-14. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, with tight end Travis Kelce contributing significantly with seven catches for 117 yards. This victory marks the Chiefs as the fourth team in NFL history to advance to the conference title game following back-to-back Super Bowl victories. Mahomes improved his playoff record to 16-3, tying Joe Montana for the second-most wins in NFL playoff history. The Chiefs will host the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium, aiming to change the trend of the previous teams that failed to win after such a streak. Despite the loss, the Texans' C.J. Stroud showed promise with 245 passing yards, although their special teams struggled throughout the game.