KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the third time in the last four postseasons, the Kansas City Chiefs face the Buffalo Bills.
The Divisional showdown kicked off from Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
Follow along with KSHB 41's live coverage HERE.
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10:20 p.m. | KC gifted L'Jarius Sneed a win for his birthday.
"It's a blessing, plus it's my birthday so, happy birthday to me." - L'Jarius Sneed #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/l7p6nMGdEy
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 22, 2024
9:40 p.m. | Chiefs fans Colby and Amanda Rainey had a few tricks up their sleeves to help the Chiefs secure a sixth-straight AFC Championship appearance.
Got em with the ole fan trick! @ClayWendler pic.twitter.com/aLuriTQMUr
— Colby Rainey (@colbyrainey) January 22, 2024
9:30 p.m. | Second-year defensive end George Karlaftis told reporters after the Divisional game the "job's not done" as KC preps for Baltimore.
“Feels great but the jobs not finished yet.” - George Karlaftis pic.twitter.com/LmOMjK0Cmu
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 22, 2024
Similarly, cornerback Trent McDuffie said a second trip to the AFC Championship in as many years is a "blessing."
Trent McDuffie says it’s a blessing to go to his 2nd AFC Championship in 2 years pic.twitter.com/4sdm2TWYsA
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 22, 2024
9:10 p.m. | Postgame, Chiefs safety Justin Reid commended the Bills' Highmark Stadium for its competitive spirit and "hostile environment."
“Shoutout Bills-Mafia, this is a hostile environment.” pic.twitter.com/VlsLX2G0EA
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 22, 2024
9 p.m. | Kansas City's Divisional Round victory pushed the Chiefs' playoff record against the Bills to 3-0.
The Chiefs are 3-0 against the Bills in the playoffs! pic.twitter.com/YmFLNZ6j6S
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 22, 2024
8:43 p.m. | Kansas City defeated Buffalo 27-24 to punch its ticket to Baltimore to face the Ravens in the AFC Championship.
7:38 p.m. | Another Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce touchdown helped the pair break the NFL playoff record, moving in front of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.
READ | Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce make NFL history with 2 more touchdowns
7:06 p.m. | The Bills lead 17-13 at halftime in a back-and-forth slugfest against the Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round.
6:50 p.m. | Travis Kelce's 22-yard touchdown put the Chiefs up 13-10 over the Bills.
His brother, Eagles center Jason Kelce, celebrated the score shirtless from a suite.
NO. 1 HYPE MAN!!!!@JasonKelce x @newheightshow pic.twitter.com/S9k3shjOf5
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 22, 2024
The touchdown was also the 15th in the postseason from Patrick Mahomes to Travis Kelce, which ties Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski for the most in NFL history.
Travis Kelce finds a "Blank Space" in the defense for a 22-yard touchdown.The @Chiefs lead for the first time 13-10 in the AFC Divisional Round.It was the 15th postseason touchdown from Mahomes to Kelce, which ties Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski for the most in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/uQbKKCYrht
— KSHB 41 News (@KSHB41) January 22, 2024
6:03 p.m. | Harrison Butker's 47-yard field goal attempt was good to tie the game with 4:35 remaining in the first quarter.
automatic. it's good. https://t.co/RDBKM7L8FN
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 22, 2024
The Chiefs report the score earned Butker the honor of moving past Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice for the sixth-most postseason points in league history.
automatic. it's good. https://t.co/RDBKM7L8FN
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 22, 2024
6 p.m. | Chiefs safety Mike Edwards is being evaluated for a head injury.
S Mike Edwards is being evaluated for a head injury. pic.twitter.com/EjFptdtoBG
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 21, 2024
KSHB 41 Sports reporter McKenzie Nelson saw Edwards exit the blue medical tent and walk to the locker room with training staff.
Mike Edwards is out of the blue tent and walking back to the locker room with training staff #ChiefsKingdom
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
5:55 p.m. | The Bills struck first. Buffalo leads 3-0 with 8:08 remaining in the first quarter.
14 plays, 60 yards and the Bills are on the board. 3-0
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
5:40 p.m. | The Chiefs deferred. It's game time.
Game time! #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/YzurWGtBmP
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
4:45 p.m. | Global singer-songwriter sensation Taylor Swift was spotted pregame in a suite with Brittany Mahomes.
Taylor Swift is here! (Red beanie next to Brittany Mahomes) pic.twitter.com/OPtvmrvgdF
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
In anticipation of her arrival, the Buffalo Bills and Delaware North, Highmark Stadium's food service partner, released a Swift-themed menu of items such as the "Bad Blood" waffle fries.
READ | Buffalo Bills and Delaware North unveil new menu items for Sunday's game at Highmark Stadium
4:20 p.m. | Early arrivals at Highmark stadium showed tight end Travis Kelce some love.
The crowd loves Kelce pic.twitter.com/9HJ9C3nXNO
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
4:15 p.m. | Compared to last weekend's frigid game in Kansas City, temperatures in the mid-20s nearly feel like a heatwave.
Heat wave in Buffalo pic.twitter.com/M8DUdSF0VR
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
Running back Isiah Pacheco was even hoodie-less for warm-ups.
No hoodie for Pacheco pic.twitter.com/YVKfvObXiM
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
4 p.m. | Chiefs Kingdom is present at Highmark Stadium.
Chiefs Kingdom is locked in 🔒 pic.twitter.com/fsbdmzZI1Q
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
3:50 p.m. | The Chiefs started arriving at Highmark Stadium around 3:30 p.m.
KSHB 41 Sports reporter McKenzie Nelson first documented coach Andy Reid.
Andy Reid clocking in ⏰ #chiefskingdom pic.twitter.com/PObh6ZanHh
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
Then, running back Isiah Pacheco was seen sporting a bright ensemble.
Pacheco even walks tough pic.twitter.com/JLwOX0Y6Qg
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
Defensive end Charles Omenihu, who was listed as questionable, rolled by soon after.
Charles Omenihu (illness) was listed as questionable today.. pic.twitter.com/VlTsyNXsmu
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
Nelson was unsure what pregame hype song tight end Travis Kelce was mouthing as he walked in.
Wonder what Trav is listening to pic.twitter.com/3UYOd4Jl08
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
But Nelson was sure cornerback L'Jarius Sneed's outfit was a 10/10.
Obsessed with L’Jarius Sneed’s outfit. 10/10 pic.twitter.com/fknAYnhqYC
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
3 p.m.| KSHB 41 Sports reporter McKenzie Nelson is in Buffalo at Highmark Stadium.
Despite a few flurries, she said the stadium "looks great" and grounds crews are hard at work getting ice off the field.
Shoutout shovelers! @KSHB41 pic.twitter.com/Ib7NmOCINR
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
Shortly after, she captured a couple of mascots clear security.
Somehow they got passed the metal detectors pic.twitter.com/b8twLS0OJ1
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
And she spotted Bills quarterback Josh Allen check in at Highmark.
Josh Allen is here pic.twitter.com/jT1zDVU2SS
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) January 21, 2024
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