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Photos: See the action from Kansas City Chiefs playoff game with the Buffalo Bills

By Tammy Ljungblad , Rich Sugg and Jill Toyoshiba
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce lowers his mask to shout in celebration after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 to win AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs will return to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce lowers his mask to shout in celebration after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 to win AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs will return to the Super Bowl. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com

The Kansas City Chiefs have a shot to return to the Super Bowl for the second year in the row by defeating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game. Our photographers are there to capture the action. Come back for updates.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks over the crowd during the post-game celebration after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks over the crowd during the post-game celebration after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gets rid of a pass while under pressure during the second half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City beat Buffalo, 38-24.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gets rid of a pass while under pressure during the second half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City beat Buffalo, 38-24. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates witht eh crowd near the end of Kansas City’s 38-24 win over the Buffalo Bills Sunday to win the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates witht eh crowd near the end of Kansas City’s 38-24 win over the Buffalo Bills Sunday to win the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes spoke after Kansas City beat the Buffalo Bills, 38-24 to win the AFC Championship game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes spoke after Kansas City beat the Buffalo Bills, 38-24 to win the AFC Championship game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill catches a pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the first half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City beat Buffalo, 38-24.
Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill catches a pass from quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the first half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City beat Buffalo, 38-24. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes zips a pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the first half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City beat Buffalo, 38-24.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes zips a pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the first half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City beat Buffalo, 38-24. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes eludes Buffalo’s A.J. Epenesa during the first half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City beat Buffalo, 38-24.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes eludes Buffalo’s A.J. Epenesa during the first half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City beat Buffalo, 38-24. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Chiefs tight end Travis dives for the endzone over Buffalo’s Josh Norman during the first half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City beat Buffalo, 38-24.
Chiefs tight end Travis dives for the endzone over Buffalo’s Josh Norman during the first half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City beat Buffalo, 38-24. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
No one could catch Tyreek Hill as he weaved his way down the field during the second half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City beat Buffalo, 38-24.
No one could catch Tyreek Hill as he weaved his way down the field during the second half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City beat Buffalo, 38-24. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
The Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
The Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark and defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon record themselves after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 to win AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs will return to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark and defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon record themselves after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 to win AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs will return to the Super Bowl. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Confetti filled the air after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Confetti filled the air after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Nick Keizer (48) and fullback Anthony Sherman (42) celebrate as the Chiefs closed out the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, with a win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Nick Keizer (48) and fullback Anthony Sherman (42) celebrate as the Chiefs closed out the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, with a win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
The Chiefs celebrate after winning the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs will head to the Super Bowl in Tampa to face the Tampa Bay Bucaneers.
The Chiefs celebrate after winning the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs will head to the Super Bowl in Tampa to face the Tampa Bay Bucaneers. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
A fan watched as the clock ran out and the Chiefs the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
A fan watched as the clock ran out and the Chiefs the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams celebrates his first down run in the fourth quarter which sealed the Chiefs victory. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes kneeled for the next three plays until the end of the game. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 to win AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs will return to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams celebrates his first down run in the fourth quarter which sealed the Chiefs victory. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes kneeled for the next three plays until the end of the game. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 to win AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs will return to the Super Bowl. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams runs for a gain in the second-half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Bills, 38-24, to head to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams runs for a gain in the second-half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Bills, 38-24, to head to the Super Bowl. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman (42) and defensive end Frank Clark celebrate after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman (42) and defensive end Frank Clark celebrate after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Damien Wilson celebrates with tight end Travis Kelce (87) as the Chiefs ran out the clock to win the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Damien Wilson celebrates with tight end Travis Kelce (87) as the Chiefs ran out the clock to win the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid walks after the field with his wife, Tammy, after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid walks after the field with his wife, Tammy, after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Damien Wilson celebrates with tight end Travis Kelce (87) as the Chiefs ran out the clock to win the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Damien Wilson celebrates with tight end Travis Kelce (87) as the Chiefs ran out the clock to win the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Clark Hunt, Chiefs Chairman and CEO, looks on as Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes addresses the crown after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Clark Hunt, Chiefs Chairman and CEO, looks on as Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes addresses the crown after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Confetti flies and the Chiefs celebrate defeating the Buffalo Bills 38-24 in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs return to the Super Bowl.
Confetti flies and the Chiefs celebrate defeating the Buffalo Bills 38-24 in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs return to the Super Bowl. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton celebrates and yells into his phone after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton celebrates and yells into his phone after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the Chiefs won the AFC Championship Game, 38-24, against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark celebrates after sacking Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the second half Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark celebrates after sacking Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the second half Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs free safety Daniel Sorensen pushes Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs in the first quarter of the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 and will return to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs free safety Daniel Sorensen pushes Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs in the first quarter of the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 and will return to the Super Bowl. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Nick Allegretti (73) and tight end Travis Kelce celebrate after running back Darrel Williams (31) after Williams gained yards in the fourth quarter. Buffalo’s defense was penalized for unnecessary roughness on the play. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 38-24 to win the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021, and will return to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Nick Allegretti (73) and tight end Travis Kelce celebrate after running back Darrel Williams (31) after Williams gained yards in the fourth quarter. Buffalo’s defense was penalized for unnecessary roughness on the play. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 38-24 to win the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021, and will return to the Super Bowl. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes smiles as he waits for the play clock to run down in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 and will return to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes smiles as he waits for the play clock to run down in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 and will return to the Super Bowl. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes smiles as he waits for the play clock to run down in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 and will return to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes smiles as he waits for the play clock to run down in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 and will return to the Super Bowl. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor hits Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the fourth quarter. Four penalties were given on the play, including Allen and Okafor. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 38-24 to win the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021, and will return to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor hits Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the fourth quarter. Four penalties were given on the play, including Allen and Okafor. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 38-24 to win the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021, and will return to the Super Bowl. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor hit Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the fourth quarter and four penalties were issued on the play, including Allen, Okafor and Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 38-24 to win the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021, and will return to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Alex Okafor hit Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the fourth quarter and four penalties were issued on the play, including Allen, Okafor and Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 38-24 to win the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021, and will return to the Super Bowl. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 and will return to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 and will return to the Super Bowl. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland intercepts a 2-point conversion pass play intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 and will return to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland intercepts a 2-point conversion pass play intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game between the Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 and will return to the Super Bowl. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) goes after Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) during the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Bills, 38-24, to head to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) goes after Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) during the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Bills, 38-24, to head to the Super Bowl. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (17) and defensive end Alex Okafor sack Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the fourth-quarter of the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Bills, 38-24, to head to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (17) and defensive end Alex Okafor sack Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the fourth-quarter of the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Bills, 38-24, to head to the Super Bowl. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a short touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second-half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Bills, 38-24, to head to the Super Bowl.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a short touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second-half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Bills, 38-24, to head to the Super Bowl. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a short touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second-half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Bills, 38-24, to head to the Super Bowl.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a short touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second-half of the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs defeated the Bills, 38-24, to head to the Super Bowl. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams runs for a first down in the fourth quarter, sealing the Chiefs victory. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes kneeled for the next three plays until the end of the game. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 to win AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs will return to the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams runs for a first down in the fourth quarter, sealing the Chiefs victory. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes kneeled for the next three plays until the end of the game. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24 to win AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday Jan. 24, 2021. The Chiefs will return to the Super Bowl. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark, 55, sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the fourth quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark, 55, sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the fourth quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill scrambles for yardage in the second half Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill scrambles for yardage in the second half Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton runs past Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen after he intercepted a pass from Allen in the fourth quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton runs past Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen after he intercepted a pass from Allen in the fourth quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after making a touchdown in the third quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after making a touchdown in the third quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce in the fourth quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce in the fourth quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass in the first half while being pressured by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass in the first half while being pressured by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs fans could taste another trip to the Super Bowl as the watched their team take on the Buffalo Bills Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs fans could taste another trip to the Super Bowl as the watched their team take on the Buffalo Bills Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks for an open receiver in the first half Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks for an open receiver in the first half Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com

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Kansas City Chiefs free safety Daniel Sorensen takes down Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox short of the goal line late in the second quarter with the help of L’Jarius Sneed and Bashaud Breeland Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs free safety Daniel Sorensen takes down Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox short of the goal line late in the second quarter with the help of L’Jarius Sneed and Bashaud Breeland Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs middle linebacker Anthony Hitchens pushes Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen out of bounds before he can complete a pass late in the second quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs middle linebacker Anthony Hitchens pushes Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen out of bounds before he can complete a pass late in the second quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams celebrates his second quarter touchdown with wide receiver Byron Pringle Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams celebrates his second quarter touchdown with wide receiver Byron Pringle Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles out of the grasp of Buffalo Bills defensive end Darryl Johnson in the second quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles out of the grasp of Buffalo Bills defensive end Darryl Johnson in the second quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hands ff the football to running back Darrel Williams who took it in for a touchdown in the second quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hands ff the football to running back Darrel Williams who took it in for a touchdown in the second quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is taken down by a pair of Buffalo Bills defenders after making a pass reception in the first half Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is taken down by a pair of Buffalo Bills defenders after making a pass reception in the first half Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is taken down by a pair of Buffalo Bills defenders after making a pass reception in the first half Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is taken down by a pair of Buffalo Bills defenders after making a pass reception in the first half Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman makes yardage on a 51 yard run in the second quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman makes yardage on a 51 yard run in the second quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman stumbles over the goal line for a touchdown in the second quarter after catching a pass from quarterback Patrick MahomesSunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman stumbles over the goal line for a touchdown in the second quarter after catching a pass from quarterback Patrick MahomesSunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman stumbles over the goal line for a touchdown in the second quarter after catching a pass from quarterback Patrick MahomesSunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman stumbles over the goal line for a touchdown in the second quarter after catching a pass from quarterback Patrick MahomesSunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman drops the ball after running in a touchdown reception early in the second quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman drops the ball after running in a touchdown reception early in the second quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman battles for the punt reception he fumbled with Buffalo Bills safety Siran Neal in the first quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Buffalo recovered the fumble on their 3 yard line and quickly converted the turnover into a touchdown.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman battles for the punt reception he fumbled with Buffalo Bills safety Siran Neal in the first quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Buffalo recovered the fumble on their 3 yard line and quickly converted the turnover into a touchdown. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs defenders Daniel Sorensen, Alex Okafor and L’Jarius Sneed sack Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the first quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs defenders Daniel Sorensen, Alex Okafor and L’Jarius Sneed sack Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the first quarter Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox runs in a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Josh Allen in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox runs in a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Josh Allen in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs free safety Juan Thornhill was close to picking off a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley in the first quarter but it was called incomplete Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs free safety Juan Thornhill was close to picking off a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley in the first quarter but it was called incomplete Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs fans express their plans to follow their team to the Super Bowl Sunday, January 24, 2021, before the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs fans express their plans to follow their team to the Super Bowl Sunday, January 24, 2021, before the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs fans had a variety of ways to stay warm Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs fans had a variety of ways to stay warm Sunday, January 24, 2021, during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Johnny B. Perkovich of Cedar Lake, Indiana, showed his support for Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu Sunday, January 24, 2021, before the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Johnny B. Perkovich of Cedar Lake, Indiana, showed his support for Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Tyrann Mathieu Sunday, January 24, 2021, before the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes points to the sky Sunday, January 24, 2021, before the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes points to the sky Sunday, January 24, 2021, before the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com

This story was originally published January 24, 2021 at 5:29 PM.

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