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Game Day: Chiefs win, earn top seed for playoffs

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) celebrates with Travis Kelce (87) and Darrel Williams (31) after catching a 25-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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3:20 p.m. | The Chiefs are talking to reporters after their victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

2:54 p.m. | The Falcons' kicker missed a field goal attempt in the final seconds of the game, allowing the Chiefs a 17-14 win and the first seed spot going into playoffs.

2:42 p.m. | Demarcus Robinson earned the Chiefs another touchdown. With the extra point, the Chiefs lead the Falcons 17-14 with just under two minutes left in the game.

2:30 p.m. | The Falcons scored a second touchdown and extra point, taking over the lead against the Chiefs 14-10.

2:25 p.m. | Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins is doubtful to return to the game after suffering a calf injury.

2:08 p.m. | Harrison Butker nailed a field goal to give the Chiefs a 10-7 lead.

2:05 p.m. | The Chiefs and Falcons remained tied 7-7 at the end of the third quarter.

1:12 p.m. | With seconds left in the first half, Travis Kelce logged a touchdown for the Chiefs. With a good extra point, the score is tied at 7-7.

12:57 p.m. | Chiefs linebacker Ben Niemann suffered a hamstring injury and is questionable to return.

12:55 p.m. | The Falcons were the first to score with just over three minutes left in the first half. They lead the Chiefs 7-0.

12:32 p.m. | Both the Chiefs and the Falcons ended the first quarter scoreless.

UPDATE, 10:30 a.m. | The Chiefs released their list of inactive players Sunday morning. After speculation earlier this week, wide receiver Tyreek Hill is listed as active. Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark, who was listed as questionable, also appears ready to play.

Chiefs inactives:
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
CB BoPete Keyes
CB Deandre Baker
LB Damien Wilson
OT Martinas Rankin
DE Tim Ward
DT Khalen Saunders

Falcons inactives:
WR Julio Jones
RB Qadree Ollison
CB Darqueze Dennard
C Alex Mack
OG James Carpenter
DT Marlon Davidson
DT Deadrin Senat

EARLIER | In their win last Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up another AFC West title and a perfect 8-0 record on the road.

Today, the Chiefs return home for their final two games of the season, with a win against the Atlanta Falcons giving the Chiefs the top overall seed in the AFC, and with it, a first-round bye and home-field advantage.

The 13-1 Chiefs will be without rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who suffered an ankle injury in last week’s victory over the New Orleans Saints.

The Chiefs also will be without linebacker Damien Wilson. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill (hamstring) and defensive end Frank Clark (illness) are listed as questionable, despite practicing on Friday.

Earlier this week, reports indicated linebacker Anthony Hitchens was placed on the team’s COVID-19/reserve list. On Saturday, the team made several roster moves, including elevating linebacker Omari Cobb from the practice squad.

Offensive lineman Mike Remmers could return to the lineup today after battling an injury that sidelined him the past several weeks. Earlier this week, head coach Andy Reid said the offense has had to get creative to patchwork the offensive line.

The Chiefs and Falcons kick off at noon from Arrowhead Stadium.

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