For Pete’s Sake

‘We will be back.’ Chiefs fans react to AFC Championship Game loss

By Pete Grathoff

Updated January 20, 2019 10:06 PM

So close and yet so far to Super Bowl LIII.

The Chiefs fell behind by two touchdowns in the first half Sunday, but rallied to take a fourth-quarter lead (twice) before losing 37-31 in overtime to the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium.

And so, the Chiefs season came to an end in excruciating fashion in quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ first season as a starter.

Chiefs fans, understandably, had mixed emotions.

Here is a sample of what they were saying:

Well, that sucked. But I think this is only the beginning for #ChiefsKingdom
— Ian Guerin (@iguerin) January 21, 2019

Tough outcome. Amazing season. We will be back #ChiefsKingdom
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) January 21, 2019

If the Chiefs just knew to line up onsides, I'd be watching the Super Bowl in two weeks. Now I couldn't care less about it.
— Matt Fischer (@themattfischer) January 21, 2019

Good game boy we played great, NEXT YEAR SUPERBOWL BOUND #Chiefskingdom
— KC (@AaronGBurner) January 21, 2019

One hell of a season! Can’t wait for the future! Like always. Go Chiefs!! #ChiefsKingdom
— Dan Kozlowski (@DanKozlowski20) January 21, 2019

Very proud of my @Chiefs this season. What a series of games today to lead into the Super Bowl. GGs Patriots.

At some point in my lifetime we'll be there!#ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/znk5Y6gJHh
— Jordan Payton (@LEGIQN) January 21, 2019

So many feelings right now #LetsRoll #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/2UdQYakr9k
— Erin M (@hrtlandcowgirl) January 21, 2019

SHAME
DEFENSE #ChiefsKingdom
— RävenHëart ⚑⚑⚑ (@bllerenas) January 21, 2019

I am heartbroken-we should have had this game, don’t feel the calls were right but will ALWAYS LOVE AND FOLLOW MY CHIEFS!!!!! #ChiefKingdom #chiefsforlife #diehardchiefsfan
— Michelle Cooper (@Mikala57) January 21, 2019

I still love my team! #ChiefsKingdom — feeling heartbroken
— Jason Vassar (@JVassar913) January 21, 2019

Dee Ford’s hand being offside may haunt me forever #ChiefsKingdom
— Klarke Braaten (@Klarke_Braaten) January 21, 2019

Fire Bob Sutton tomorrow morning. Good night #ChiefsKingdom
— Jackie Bradbury (@JackieB23) January 21, 2019

me after watching the chiefs lose to the patriots in OT pic.twitter.com/jY4Ew0ABrh
— zoe (@zoeflowersx) January 21, 2019

Proud to live in KC tonight. Go Chiefs! What a game. #ChiefsKingdom
— RuthAnne Irvin (@RuthAnneIrvin) January 21, 2019

Win or lose #ChiefsKingdom FOREVER ️
— mya (@myaasowersby) January 21, 2019

“Experts” had us missing the playoffs before the season started. Thank you so much to @PatrickMahomes5 and the gang for such a magical season and great memories. I can’t wait to tell my kids how amazing this team was. We will be back next year to get the Lombardi #ChiefsKingdom
— Colin ️ (@colin___moore) January 21, 2019

Why do I let the chiefs tear my heart out every year
— AJ Brown (@ayeeeejayyy75) January 21, 2019

This story was originally published January 20, 2019 at 9:23 PM.

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