Tag: AFC Championship

Travis Kelce channeled The Rock while calling out Cincinnati’s mayor after beating the Bengals

Can you smell what Travis Kelce is cooking?

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce invoked the Cincinnati mayor and the Beastie Boys during his pro wrestling-ready AFC championship speech.

Kelce, never one to shy away from seizing the moment, called out Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval after he engaged in the strangest trash talking of the 2022-23 NFL playoff season.

Pureval weirdly tried to troll Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes by suggesting Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow take a DNA test to show if he is Mahomes’ father.

Well, that attempt at trolling aged like spoiled chili with the Chiefs taking down the Bengals on Sunday to make it to the Super Bowl, 23-20.

Kelce did not let Cincy’s mayor live his trash talking down and threw in some love for the Beastie Boys along the way.

Well, that’s one way to get the Arrowhead Stadium crowd going.

Kelce has long been one of the NFL’s best personalities, and he seemed ready to jump in the ring and take a folding chair to anyone in a Bengals jersey after this epic trophy speech.

The Chiefs have plenty to be happy about after taking home the AFC crown, and Kelce will undoubtedly work for more opportunities to get hyped up in the weeks to come with a Super Bowl now on the line.

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Best Twitter reactions from Chiefs’ AFC championship victory over Bengals

Fans and observers react on Twitter to the #Chiefs’ AFC championship game victory over the #Bengals | from @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs hang on to avenge their loss last year, winning the AFC Championship 23-20 over the Cincinnati Bengals. A tremendous finish from Kansas City as all three facets of the game proved crucial in securing the trip to Arizona and the Super Bowl. Twitter users captured the highlights and lowlights of the game.

Here are some of the best Twitter reactions from the AFC Championship Game win:

Travis Kelce hilariously destroyed ‘Burrowhead’ nickname after Chiefs beat Bengals in AFC championship

Tell ’em what you really think, Travis Kelce!

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce didn’t let some Cincinnati Bengals overconfidence go unnoticed after his team punched a ticket to the Super Bowl.

After the Chiefs took down the Bengals at home to claim an AFC title on Sunday, Kelce took to the mic during teammate Patrick Mahomes’ postgame interview and sent a very curt message to the Bengals faithful.

“Burrowhead, my ass,” Kelce exclaimed. “It’s Mahomes’ house!”

Mahomes got a good laugh out of his teammate’s trolling.

For background, the Bengals had started to call Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium “Burrowhead Stadium” after the Cincy quarterback had compiled a 3-0 record against the Chiefs in his young career.

The Chiefs have taken great offense to that nickname, including Kelce.

Well, it looks like “Burrowhead” won’t stick much longer. Kelce’s excitement dispels a lot of the hype surrounding the Bengals being the team to beat in the AFC.

Judging by Sunday’s final result, the conference still belongs to Mahomes and the Chiefs. It’ll probably stop any other team from nicknaming Kansas City’s stadium after their quarterback anytime soon.

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1 bettor cashed a million-dollar payout on the Chiefs-Bengals under 49

A million bucks is a fair trade for not a lot of points.

One lucky bettor will be walking away with quite a sum after betting the under on the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals facing off in the AFC championship.

Per VSiN’s Ben Fawkes, one MGM bettor put $1.2 million on the Chiefs and Bengals to hit the under 49 (-120), which was quite a risk with two of the most explosive NFL offenses set to trade barbs.

However, the game featured much more defense than expected and ended in Kansas City’s favor on a Harrison Butker field goal. The final score was 23-20, leaving the game three points behind the under, and leaving that MGM bettor with a big smile and full pockets.

It takes gumption to put that much money on the total underperforming in such a potentially touchdown-happy football game, but this bettor knew better.

The Chiefs will now be celebrating yet another AFC championship with Patrick Mahomes under center, while this bettor will be hoisting up a very lucrative payout.

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NFL Playoffs: Chiefs outlast Bengals 23-20, advance to the Super Bowl

Our Super Bowl participants have been solidified

Ladies and gentlemen, our Super Bowl participants have been solidified. The Philadelphia Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs, who earned revenge on the Cincinnati Bengals by defeating them 23-20 in the AFC Championship Game.

Patrick Mahomes’ ankle was the most talked about body part all week, and while his mobility was hampered a tad, it didn’t affect his arm. Mahomes threw for over 326 yards and two touchdowns in the victory, including leading the game winning drive.

Officiating will squarely be in the spotlight, as seemingly every 50/50 call went in favor of the Chiefs, but in the end, the Bengals simply didn’t make the requisite plays to win. Joe Burrow threw two interceptions, took four sacks and the ground attack couldn’t get going.

Patrick Mahomes joins Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Kurt Warner as the only quarterbacks since 1993 who have returned to the Super Bowl after previously losing one. Additionally, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will face his former team, whom he took to a Super Bowl and five NFC Championships.

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Navy Veteran’s stunning national anthem performance before Chiefs-Bengals gave NFL fans goosebumps

This rendition of the national anthem will give you goosebumps.

The AFC Championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals started with one of the best versions of the national anthem you’ll hear anytime soon.

United States Navy Veteran Generald Wilson belted out a lovely take on the national anthem pre-game. He’s become an NFL favorite to sing the country’s anthem and is no stranger to the Kansas City crowd.

It’s just one of those performances that still make you happy sporting event organizers find people like Wilson who have such an uncanny ability to bring the song to life in the most amazing way.

To boot, Wilson is a Chiefs fan, and Sunday was his birthday.

Seriously, this really was a beautiful rendition of the national anthem. It’s one thing to get a popular singer to belt “The Star-Spangled Banner,” but it’s another to get a professional singer who knows the song by heart.

3 former Washington players on conference championship teams

Three former Washington players are in action during championship Sunday.

On Sunday night, NFL fans will know which two teams will meet in Super Bowl LVII from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Az., in two weeks.

In Sunday’s NFC championship, the Philadelphia Eagles host the San Francisco 49ers in the early game. On Sunday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch from last season’s AFC championship.

While the Washington Commanders were eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17, three former players will suit up in Sunday’s championship games with an opportunity to play in Super Bowl LVII, including one franchise legend.

The 49ers lead the way with two former Washington players on the active roster.

Other former Washington players are on the practice squads of the four NFL finalists, including center Keith Ismael with the 49ers, but we name the three on the remaining 53-man rosters in Sunday’s championship games.

Final score predictions for AFC, NFC championship games

Which teams are heading to Super Bowl LVII? We make our picks.

One of the biggest days on the sports calendar is here. It’s championship Sunday.

The top-seeded Philadelphia Eagles host the second-seeded San Francisco 49ers Sunday in the NFC championship game. The Eagles cruised past the New York Giants last week, while the 49ers toppled Dallas in the NFC divisional round.

Over in the AFC, it’s a rematch from last season’s championship game. No. 1 seed Kansas City hosts the Cincinnati Bengals. Can Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs solve Joe Burrow and the Bengals?

The Bengals and Chiefs have met three times over the past 14 months, with Burrow and Cincinnati winning each time.

Who is heading to Super Bowl LVII?

We make our predictions for Sunday’s championship games.

NFL Playoffs: AFC & NFC Championship Expert Picks Predictions Odds

NFL Expert Picks and Predictions for the AFC and NFC Championships, San Francisco at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Kansas City

NFL playoff expert picks, predictions for AFC Championship Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs and NFC Championship San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles

NFL Playoffs Divisional Round Expert Picks Predictions

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* next to the pick means the team will win, but not cover.
Click on each game for the game preview and CFN Prediction

NFC Championship: 49ers at Eagles

Line: Philadelphia -2.5

Evan Bredeson, CornhuskersWire.com: 49ers
Jeff Feyerer, CFN: Eagles
Pete Fiutak, CFN: Eagles
Cami Griffin, LonghornsWire.com: 49ers
Phil Harrison, BuckeyesWire.com: 49ers
Jeremy Mauss, MWwire.com 49ers
Big Game Ben Niewoehner, CFN Eagles
E, CFN 49ers
Tyler Nettuno, LSUTigerswire.com 49ers
Zack Pearson, TarHeelswire.com Eagles
Nick Shepkowski, FightingIrishWire.com: 49ers
Scott Steehn, WinnersandWhiners.com: 49ers
Clucko the Chicken (a coin flip), CFN: 49ers
CONSENSUS PICK: 49ers

NFL Playoffs AFC & NFC Championship Experts Predictions
49ers at Eagles | 49ers at Eagles Point Total
Bengals at Chiefs | Bengals at Chiefs Point Total
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Fantasy football injury report: Conference Championships

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering the Conference Championships.

This is a team-by-team review of any key fantasy football player injury news after this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s official injury report will be addressed, unless the situation warrants further attention.

PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases their final official injury report late on Friday (after 5:00 p.m. ET). Teams on the West Coast often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.

Conference Championships fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Mecole Hardman, RB Elijah Mitchell

CINCINNATI BENGALS 
OG Alex Cappa (ankle) and LT Jonah Williams (knee) have been ruled out again. TE Hayden Hurst (calf) was a full-go in Friday’s session and avoided an injury tag.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
WR Mecole Hardman (pelvis) was limited all week and is questionable. QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) and RB Jerick McKinnon (ankle) escaped being slapped with injury tags after three straight full showings. TE Travis Kelce (back) was added Friday as a full participant but still drew a questionable designation. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) avoided an injury label.

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PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
RT Lane Johnson (groin, rest) received some rest time this week and was fully available in Friday’s session to avoid an injury label.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) didn’t practice all week and is out. WR Deebo Samuel (ankle) and RB Christian McCaffrey (calf) are not on the injury report after fully practicing Friday. RB Elijah Mitchell (groin) will be a game-time decision and is questionable after failing to practice all week.