The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the closing moments of the AFC title game on Sunday, 23-20.
Cincinnati’s offense couldn’t overcome the injuries to the offensive line when it mattered most and the defense had one too many lapses — including the brutal roughing-the-passer penalty that effectively ended the game.
Given the trash talk and overboard headlines surrounding a budding rivalry in which the Bengals entered 3-0 lately — never mind the trip to the Super Bowl at stake — this one was always destined to garner some huge reactions by the time the game ended.
Here’s a look at the most notable reactions and takeaways from onlookers on social media after the game went final.