Bengals player upset after teammate's penalty costs AFC Championship: 'Why the f--- you touch the quarterback'
Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt didn't hold back his thoughts on his teammates' horrible mistake that led to the Chiefs' game-winning field goal in the AFC Championship.
foxnews.comRecap: Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles advance to Super Bowl LVII
Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab join forces to recap Sunday's conference championship action as the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles advance to Super Bowl LVII and the Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco 49ers fall just short. 38:00 - Early Super Bowl Preview: How do the well-balanced Eagles match up against the top-heavy Chiefs? All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University. Under "Designation," click on "Other" and write in "Terez A. Paylor Scholarship." • Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor
wftv.comNFL official explains apparent extra down for Chiefs in AFC championship win over Bengals
"Please reset the play clock to 10 seconds, please," Torbert said over the stadium's public address system. "The play clock and game clock will start on my signal." The Chiefs punt unit returned to the sideline, and Mahomes led the offense back to the field for another shot at third down. We reset the play clock, and the game clock started running. So, we reset the game clock back to where it was before that snap and replayed third down."
wftv.comSuper Bowl 2023: Travis Kelce calls Cincinnati mayor a 'jabroni' as Chiefs return Bengals' trash talk
When the Cincinnati Bengals were calling the Kansas City Chiefs' stadium "Burrowhead Stadium," in reference to Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, it seemed like a bad idea. When the Cincinnati mayor had a dumb stunt to ask if Burrow was Patrick Mahomes' father, it was beyond repair. The Chiefs didn't say anything in response to the Bengals' trash talk. It's almost always cringeworthy when politicians mix up in sports, but Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval took it to a whole other level. "I got some wise words for that Cincinnati mayor: Know your role and shut your mouth, you jabroni!"
wftv.comChiefs top Bengals 23-20 on last-second kick for AFC title
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — (AP) — Patrick Mahomes scrambled for a first down on his badly sprained right ankle, then was shoved late out of bounds by Joseph Ossai, giving Harrison Butker a chance to kick a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds left that gave the Kansas City Chiefs a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC title game Sunday night. The Chiefs finally managed to beat the Bengals after three straight losses, including a three-point overtime defeat in last year's conference championship game. Kansas City advanced to play the Philadelphia Eagles in their third Super Bowl in four years. Joe Burrow had 270 yards passing with a touchdown and two interceptions for Cincinnati.
wftv.comWhen is Super Bowl 2023: Eagles vs. Chiefs date, kickoff time, live stream, TV, watch online
Super Bowl LVII is set: The Philadelphia Eagles will square off with the Kansas City Chiefs in Glendale, Ariz. This will be the first Super Bowl in Glendale since the New England Patriots' thrilling victory over the Seattle Seahawks in February 2015. How to watch Super Bowl LVIIPhiladelphia Eagles VS. Kansas City ChiefsDate: Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023Time: 6:30 p.m. ETLocation: State Farm Stadium in Glendale, ArizonaTV: FoxAnnouncers: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (analysis), Erin Andrews (sideline), Tom Rinaldi (sideline)Follow: Yahoo Sports App (Apple, Google)
wftv.comPatrick Mahomes makes uncharacteristic error vs. Bengals, loses fumble after ball slips out of hand on throw
But Mahomes made a key error against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday that may have kept the team alive in the fourth quarter. On the team's previous offensive drive, Mahomes fired a touchdown to Marquez Valdes-Scantling to give Kansas City a 7-point lead. With the Chiefs at the Bengals' 40-yard line, Mahomes took a snap in shotgun and turned to throw a quick screen pass to Valdes-Scantling. As Mahomes brought the ball up to throwing position, it slipped out of his hand and landed on the ground. 📺: #CINvsKC on CBS📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/fM5ertlhHi pic.twitter.com/nqa58cN0lx — NFL (@NFL) January 30, 2023The play had massive consequences for the Chiefs.
wftv.comChiefs TE Travis Kelce suddenly questionable for AFC Championship game with a back injury
The Kansas City Chiefs may be without Travis Kelce for the AFC Championship game on Sunday. Kelce, despite being a full participant in practice on Friday, was a late addition to the team’s injury report. He was listed as questionable for their game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a back injury, though specifics of that injury are not yet known. #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce fully participated in practice today, but he was added to the injury report with a back issue and is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the #Bengals. The good news for the Chiefs, however, is that quarterback Patrick Mahomes seems fully healthy after his ankle injury last week.
wftv.com'Nothing' about Bengals offense impresses Chiefs LB Willie Gay
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay added more fuel to the team's rivalry with the Cincinnati Bengals when asked what impressed him most about his opponent's offense. Not many words from #Chiefs LB Willie Gay today but one thing stood out. Chase is tied for sixth with nine receiving touchdowns and seventh in receiving yards per game despite missing five games with a hip injury. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce responded by claiming Arrowhead could break the loudest stadium record because of the Bengals' recent remarks. Now, the Bengals return to Arrowhead once more after a tumultuous season both as underdogs and defending AFC champions.
wftv.comDFS Advice for Conference Title Games: Where to spend and save when building lineups
Lineup building blocksJoe Burrow ($37) @ Kansas City ChiefsBurrow has emerged as the NFL's second-best player and has averaged 327 passing yards (9.1 YPA) with an 8:1 TD:INT line over his last three games against Kansas City. [Play in Yahoo's NFL $100K Championship Baller DFS contest]Ja’Marr Chase ($37) @ Kansas City ChiefsChase has dominated targets since returning in Week 13 while looking unguardable at times. San Francisco's defense crushes against the run but ceded the sixth-most fantasy points to wide receivers during the regular season. Undervalued optionsJoe Mixon ($26) @ Kansas City ChiefsMixon racked up 123 yards from scrimmage on 22 touches while thriving in the snow last week. The Chiefs yielded the fifth-most touchdowns to tight ends during the regular season, so Hurst is a DFS bargain this week.
wftv.comPatrick Mahomes will practice Wednesday despite ankle injury, Chiefs coach Andy Reid says
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will practice on Wednesday, a good sign for the quarterback's health ahead of the AFC championship game. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said that Mahomes will practice and anticipated he'd do everything, but added "we'll see," according to NFL Media's James Palmer. According to ESPN's Adam Teicher, Mahomes went through the Chiefs' walkthrough on Wednesday morning. Reid said during his media conference on Wednesday that Mahomes will practice. There's little doubt Mahomes will play on Sunday, but the question is how affected he will be by the injury.
wftv.comShoulder injury? Rust? None of it bothered Jalen Hurts — which showcased how good the Eagles truly are
The NFL divisional round reminded everyone just how powerful the Philadelphia Eagles are with their franchise quarterback under center. However, the Eagles didn't even really need Hurts at full strength for them to make life hell for the Giants in a game that was never a game. By no means did Hurts play poorly. After their destruction of the Giants on Saturday, Hurts said his shoulder simply felt “good enough” to play in the divisional round. Hurts’ version of “good enough” is enough for the Eagles to get back to their second Super Bowl in five seasons.
wftv.comDivisional Round Recap: Bengals and Eagles look dominant, Chiefs and 49ers survive
The Bills look to make another run next year despite QB Josh Allen's cap hit nearly doubling. The Eagles look like they're just getting warmed up, as they have now won 15 of their 16 games with Hurts at quarterback this season. 55:15 - Charles and Frank give their initial thoughts on the upcoming conference championship games this Sunday: 49ers @ Eagles and Bengals @ Chiefs. Under "Designation," click on "Other" and write in "Terez A. Paylor Scholarship." • Donate directly to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in memory of Terez Paylor
wftv.comNFL playoffs: Bengals win streak hits 10, 49ers also advance
That sets up the two conference championship games on Jan. 29: The Philadelphia Eagles will host the 49ers before the Chiefs host the Bengals. The Chiefs will be playing in their fifth straight AFC championship game. The relatively drama-free weekend was much different than last week's wild-card round, when no lead was safe. SUNDAY, JAN. 29San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles, 3 p.m. EST, FoxCincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs, 6:30 p.m. EST, CBSWHAT'S THE FORMAT FOR THE PLAYOFFS? 5 during the wild-card weekend.
wftv.comBills began season with Super Bowl dreams, end it with crushing upset loss to Bengals
This was the season that everything lined up for the Bills to finally win a Super Bowl. The problem the Bills faced this season is that they had nowhere else to go but a Super Bowl. Anything less than at least a trip to the Super Bowl would be looked at as a failed season. Even with a good core and a star quarterback, a Super Bowl window can close quickly. The ending to the Bills' season was abrupt and entirely unsatisfying.
wftv.comAP source: Chiefs' Mahomes sustained high ankle sprain
X-rays taken during the game came back negative, and Mahomes returned after halftime to lead Kansas City to the 27-20 victory. “The main thing is that he's safe," Reid said, “or as safe as you can be on a football field. Mahomes said after the game Saturday night that his ankle “feels better than I thought it would feel now.”“Obviously, I have a lot of adrenaline going right now. While Mahomes was out, backup Chad Henne also led the Chiefs on a 12-play, 98-yard touchdown drive. “I've got to tell you, 15 is tough as nails, being able to come back in," Chiefs safety Justin Reid said.
wftv.comNFL playoffs: Top-seeded Chiefs, Eagles handle business
Mahomes — with an assist from backup quarterback Chad Henne — helped the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-20 on Saturday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. The Chiefs and Eagles didn’t have to play during last weekend's wild-card round because the top-seeded team in each conference received a bye to the divisional round. Saturday's relatively drama-free day of football was much different than last weekend's wild-card round, when no lead was safe. SUNDAYCincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills, 3 p.m. EST, CBS/Paramount+Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers, 6:30 p.m. EST, Fox, Fox DeportesWHAT'S THE FORMAT FOR THE PLAYOFFS? The AFC championship game will be played at a neutral site if Bills beat the Bengals on Sunday, under a rule adjustment approved by NFL owners.
wftv.comJaguars rue missed chances in playoff loss to Kansas City
The Jacksonville Jaguars could not have imagined a better situation than the one they faced late in the first half of Saturday's divisional-round playoff game against the mighty Kansas City Chiefs. The upstart AFC South champions, who had to rally from a 27-point deficit against the Chargers last week just to make it to Arrowhead Stadium, found themselves within 10-7 in a hostile environment — and with Patrick Mahomes, a contender for league MVP, hobbling up the tunnel to the Kansas City locker room. Then they kept squandering chances to reach the AFC championship game, eventually falling 27-20 on a cold, snowy night at Arrowhead Stadium.
news.yahoo.comBurrow tops Mahomes again, rallies Bengals past Chiefs 27-24
Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Samaje Perine rushed for a season-high 106 yards and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in their first meeting since the Bengals prevailed in last season’s AFC championship game.
Mahomes helps Chiefs rally past Titans 20-17 in overtime
Patrick Mahomes ran for the tying touchdown and 2-point conversion late in the fourth quarter, Harrison Butker atoned for two earlier misses by kicking the go-ahead field goal in overtime, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Tennessee Titans 20-17.
AP source: NFL to discuss roughing calls, no change imminent
A person with directly knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press that the NFL did not give officials a directive to emphasize roughing-the-passer penalties following Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion, but the topic will be discussed next week when NFL owners meet in New York.
Chiefs hold on for wild 30-29 victory over rival Raiders
Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, the Chiefs overcame an early 17-point deficit along with a dubious roughing-the-passer penalty, and Kansas City extended its mastery of the Las Vegas Raiders, holding on for a 30-29 victory.