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    When Was the Last Time the Chiefs Were in the AFC Title Game? Revisiting Kansas City’s Last Conference Championship

    The Kansas City Chiefs have dominated the AFC for the past decade and are now on the verge of becoming the first NFL team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Led by the iconic trio of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and head coach Andy Reid, the Chiefs have been a consistent Super Bowl contender and have reached the AFC Championship in the last seven straight seasons.

    Their dominance has been so consistent that they seem to be on a never-ending “Chiefs Eras” tour. Their “down years” are dream seasons for most other franchises. Let’s take a closer look at the Chiefs’ last AFC Championship appearance.

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    Chiefs’ Last AFC Championship Appearance

    Last year, the Chiefs were on the hunt for their second straight Super Bowl appearance entering Championship Weekend. After finishing the regular season with an 11-6 record, many experts doubted Kansas City could win the Super Bowl that year. Their opponent in the AFC Championship was the Baltimore Ravens.

    The game had fewer points than people expected, but Mahomes delivered under pressure, completing 30 of 39 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown. Kelce was his go-to target, recording 11 receptions for 116 yards and a score, surpassing Jerry Rice’s postseason receptions record.

    Kansas City’s defense was equally crucial in shutting down Lamar Jackson, forcing two turnovers and holding the Ravens to just 10 points in a 17-10 victory. A pivotal moment came late in the game when Mahomes connected with Marquez Valdes-Scantling for a 32-yard gain on third-and-9, sealing the win and sending the Chiefs to their third Super Bowl appearance in the last four years.

    Chiefs’ NFL Playoff History

    Since Mahomes arrived in 2017, the Chiefs have transformed from a competitive team into one of the most dominant forces in the NFL and professional sports. They’ve won their division title for the past nine years straight, a streak that seems destined to continue. They consistently back up their regular-season success by competing for Super Bowl titles.

    As they prepare for their seventh consecutive AFC Championship game (holding a 4-2 record in the previous six), the Chiefs are once again the hosts and betting favorites, aiming to reach the Super Bowl for the fifth time in six years. Since 2017, they’ve firmly established themselves as one of the NFL’s greatest dynasties, rivaled only by Tom Brady’s New England Patriots teams.

    For their opponent, the Buffalo Bills, this matchup offers a chance for the sweetest possible payback against the team that has repeatedly kept them from attaining greatness. Revenge is a dish best served cold, and denying the Chiefs the chance to become the first team in NFL history to secure a three-peat would rank among the most satisfying moments in Buffalo sports history.

    As these two powerhouses clash for a spot in Super Bowl 59, this rivalry has become one of the most captivating storylines in the league. Will the Bills finally break through and conquer the Chiefs? Or will Kansas City once again prove why they rule the AFC?

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