Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce flies over Cleveland Browns strong safety Karl Joseph to score on a pass reception in the second quarter Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jill Toyoshiba
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The Kansas City Chiefs have another Super Bowl title in their sights as they take on the Cleveland Browns in the AFC divisional playoff game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Our photographers are there to capture the action.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson celebrates the Chiefs 22-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Divisional Playoff at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill makes a catch for a first down in the fourth quarter as Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward tries to break up the play. Cleveland challenged the play but it was upheld. The Chiefs defeated the Browns 22-17 in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
The Chiefs could celebrate after Tyreek Hill picked up the final first down to ice Sunday’s game over Cleveland. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne (4) scrambled for yardage in the fourth-quarter against the Cleveland Browns during AFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs held on to win, 22-17. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne celebrates his scramble that was just short of the first down in the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Browns 22-17. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne throws in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Cleveland Browns strong safety Karl Joseph intercepts a pass in the Kansas City Chiefs end zone in front of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson in the fourth quarter Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is hit hard by Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Mack Wilson in the third quarter Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Mahomes was injured on the play and did not return to the game. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes lies on the ground after being hit by Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Mack Wilson in the third quarter Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.Mahomes left the game after the play. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) tackled Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) in the second-half of game against the Cleveland Browns during AFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs held on to win, 22-17. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrated a 3-yard touchdown run with running back D’Ernest Johnson in the second-half of game against Kansas City during the AFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs held on to win, 22-17. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is steadied by offensive tackle Mike Remmers after taking a hard hit from the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes lies on the ground after taking a hard hit in the third quarter from the Cleveland Browns Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes heads for the locker room to be examined after taking a hit to the head in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Mahomes did not return to the game. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
The Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu stepped in front of the Browns’ jarvis Landry for an interception during the second half of Sunday’s game at Arrowhead. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce flies over Cleveland Browns strong safety Karl Joseph to score on a pass reception in the second quarter Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce flies over Cleveland Browns strong safety Karl Joseph to score on a pass reception in the second quarter Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, 87, celebrates with teammates after scoring on a pass in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry makes a catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland tries to break up the play in the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Browns 22-17. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield hit the ground hard after being hit by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is pressured by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett in the first half Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) celebrates after he and middle linebacker Anthony Hitchens tackled Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb for no gain in the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Browns 22-17. KC Star file photo
The Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu, left, Frank Clark, Dan Sorensen and Anthony Hitchens bring down Browns running back Nick Chubb during the second half of Sunday’s game at Arrowhead. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
The Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu, left, and Dan Sorensen take down Cleveland’s Kareem Hunt during the second half of Sunday’s game at Arrowhead. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after getting a first down in the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Browns 22-17. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) and middle linebacker Anthony Hitchens tackle Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb for no gain in the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Browns 22-17. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield looks for a receiver in the fourth quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Browns 22-17. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Fans filled seats at a reduced capacity to watch the Chiefs and the Browns play Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle battles for yardage agains the Cleveland Browns defense in the first half Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu gains yards after intercepting a Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield pass in the third quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Browns 22-17. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu runs with the ball after making an interception early in the third quarter Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
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The Chiefs’ Dan Sorensen smashed the ball away from the Browns’ Rashard Higgins for a touchback during the first half of Sunday’s game at Arrowhead. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
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Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is steadied by offensive tackle Mike Remmers after taking a hard hit from the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman is taken down by Cleveland Browns safety Jovante Moffatt in the first half Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, 38, sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the first quarter Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs middle linebacker Anthony Hitchens grabs the legs of Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield before Mayfield was sacked by cornerback L’Jarius Sneed in the first quarter Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes spins as he runs in for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill pulls in a pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes that was good for 10 yards in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during warmups before taking on the Cleveland Browns Sunday at Arrowhead. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill was sporting combination ear muffs and head phones for warmup Sunday at Arrowhead. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
This story was originally published January 17, 2021 at 1:28 PM.
Visuals Editor Chris Ochsner leads The Star’s talented staff of photojournalists and video producers. He’s had his hand in directing visuals coverage since 2002. Ochsner led the visuals team in its coverage of four Super Bowls and two World Series.
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