Chris Ransom Last Updated: January 21, 2024.

Game Recap: BALTIMORE-Houston heads to Baltimore. Both C.J. Stroud and Lamar Jackson have 1 career playoff win. The winning quarterback in this game would have 2 career playoff wins and secure the first spot in this years AFC Championship game. Marlon Humphrey is out at cornerback for Baltimore.

Houston got the ball to start this game. Former Houston Texans first overall pick Jadeveon Clowney who lined up at 3-4 left end made a tackle for a loss. Baltimore Ravens boundary cornerback Ronald Darby lined up at field cornerback and broke up a pass intended for Nico Collins. Baltimore Ravens backup safety Geno Stone lined up as a third safety and tackled C.J. Stroud on a quarterback scramble for a third down loss.

Lamar Jackson ran for a gain of four. Lamar Jackson threw a first down to Zay Flowers as Zay Flowers carved Houston Texans strong safety Jalen Pitre after Desmond King at nickel cornerback and another edge rusher blitzed Lamar Jackson. Lamar Jackson ran for a first down. Lamar Jackson threw a first down to Odell Beckham Jr. Houston Texans 4-3 right outside linebacker Christian Harris tackled Lamar Jackson for a loss of two. Lamar Jackson threw a completion to Rashod Bateman before Steven Nelson made a tackle to prevent a first down. Lamar Jackson went 3/3 on Baltimore's opening drive. Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker made a 53 yard field goal. Baltimore led 3-0.

C.J. Stroud threw a first down to Devin Singletary. Baltimore Ravens 3-4 right end Justin Madubuike got a tackle for a loss powerbombing evin Singletary. Baltimore Ravens strong safety Kyle Hamilton tackled Nico Collins. C.J. Stroud threw a twenty six yard completion to Devin Singletary as Singletary caught it coverage despite good coverage by Patrick Queen. Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil had a false start penalty. C.J. Stroud was 4/4 with 49 passing yards on this drive. Baltimore pressured Houston only for C.J. Stroud to have a intentional grounding penalty. Houston had a false start penalty to make it thir and twenty one. Baltimore's defense had another defensive stop thanks to Jadeveon Clowney and Justin Madubuike pressuring C.J. Stroud.

Baltimore went three and out. Lamar Jackson threw his first incomplete pass on second down. Lamar threw a incompleteion on third down.

C.J. Stroud threw a incomplete pass on first down. Dalton Schultz dropped a pass on second down. C.J. Sroud threw a first down to Nico Collins on third and ten. Houston Texans right tackle George Fant had a false start penalty. C.J. Stroud threw a first down to Dalton Schultz for a gain of twenty two as Dalton Schultz carved Ronald Darby on that play. C.J. Stroud threw a two yard completion to Dalton Schultz. Baltimore Ravens strong safety Kyle Hamilton dropped a interception. Houston had a delay of game peanlty. C.J. Stroud threw a incomplete pass to Nico Collins. Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn made a 50 yard field goal. This game was tied 3-3.

Lamar Jackson scrambled for a gain of twenty three yards. THis game was tied 3-3 after one quarter of play.

Houston Texans nickel cornerback Desmond King tackled Gus Edwards for a loss. Lamar Jackson threw a completion to Zay Flowers. Zay Flowers carved Derek Stingley Jr. on the out route. Lamar Jackson took off and ran to make it first and goal with Lamar Jackson having 49 passing yards, 49 rushing yards, and 98 total yards following that scramble. Houston Texans 4-3 defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins had a tackle for a loss stuffing Gus Edwards on first and goal. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown pass to Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Nelson Agholor. Baltimore capped offa a 11 play 76 yard drive from their own 24 yard line that lasted six minutes and fourteen seconds. Baltimore led 10-3.

Baltimore Ravens 3-4 left outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy tackled Devin Singletary for a loss on third down. Houston punted it back to Baltimore.

Lamar Jackson got sacked as Baltimore Ravens right guard Kevin Zeiler gave up the sack for a loss of six. Houston Texans free safety DeAndre Houston-Carlson got the tackle. Houston had a encoachment penalty which turned a third and eleven into a third and six thanks to Desmond King jumping early. Baltimore Ravens with everyone except center Tyler Linderbaum jumping early making it third and eleven again. Christian Harris brought down Lamar Jackson on third down.

Houston Texans wide receiver Steven Sims had a 67 yard punt return for a touchdown. This game was tied 10-10.

Christian Harris pressured Lamar Jackson. Nelson Agholor dropped a third down pass.

Houston got the ball back. Houston couldn't do anything and it was third and thirteen before the two minute warning.

C.J. Stroud threw a twenty nine yard completion to Nico Collins who carved Brandon Stephens on the play. C.J. Stroud threw a first down to Nico Collins for a gain of sixteen. C.J. Stroud ovethrw Robert Woods which made it third and eight and stopped the clock with forty seconds left. Houston is 3/77 on third down conversions. Houston took their first timeout to avoid a delay of game penalty.

C.J. Stroud underthrew his receiver on third down. Ka'imi Fairbairn missed a 47 yard field goal as the kick hit the right post.

Houston Texans 4-3 left outside linebacker Blake Cashman sacked Lamar Jackson on first down. Christian Harris sacked Lamar Jackson after winning a block against Baltimore Ravens left guard John Simpson. Justice Hill ran some clock. Houston burned their final timeout following the third down stop.

Baltimore punted it back to Houston. Houston took a knee. This game was tied 10-10 at halftime.

Baltimore put together a 6 play 55 yard drive from their own 45 yard line that lasted two minutes and fiffty six seconds. Baltimore went three and out on each of their last three drives. Lamar Jackson threw a completion to Nelson Agholor to start the second half after a good kickoff return. Lamar Jackson threw a completion to Isaiah Likely. Christian Harris is limping on the field, but Harris jogged off on his own accord. Lamar Jackson threw a completion to Rashod Bateman, who carved Steven Nelson on the play. Jalen Pitre nearly intercepted Lamar Jackson. Lamar Jackson got a 15 yard rushing touchdown. Baltimore led 17-10.

C.J. Stroud threw a completion to Devin Singletary. Baltimore Ravens 3-4 middle linebacker Roquan Smith got suffed for a loss of three. C.J. Stroud threw a third down conversion to Dalton Schultz for a first down. C.J. Stroud threw it away on second and nine. Baltimore Ravens conrerback Brandon Stephens got called with a holding penalty. C.J. Stroud gained some yards scrambling following the holding penalty. Devin Singletary ran for a first down. C.J. Stroud threw a completion to Xavier Hutchinson to avoid the sack, but Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone tackled Xavier Hutchinson for a loss of four. Baltimore Ravens free safety Marcus Williams broke up a pass on second and fifteen. Houston only gained two on third and fifteen as C.J. Stroud threw a short pass to Dalton Schultz after Baltimore pressured C.J. Stroud. Houston punted inside the ten yard line.

Gus Edwards ran for a gain of nine. Gus Edwards ran for a first down. Lamar Jackson threw a first down to Rashod Bateman. Baltimore's offensive line gave Lamar Jackson a clean pocket on the completion. Lamar Jackson threw a completion to Zay Flowers for a gain of five. Justice Hill ran for a gain of two on second and five. Baltimore was short. Baltimore went for it on fourth and one with Lamar Jackson taking off and running for a gain of fourteen to get the first down. Christian Harris returned to this game and pressured Lamar Jackson. Lamar Jackson threw a eight yard gain to Justice Hill making it third and two. Lamar Jackson threw a completion to Justice Hill, but Houston Texans bounary cornerback Steven Nelson got injured on the play.

Houston Texans 4-3 right end Jonathan Greenard had a neutral zone infraction penalty. This is the seventh pre snap penalty for Houston. Baltimore led 17-10 after three quarters of play.

Gus Edwards ran for a gain of four on first and five. Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown pass to Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely to cap off a 12 play 93 yard drive from their own 7 yard line that lasted seven minutes and three seconds. Baltimore led 24-10.

Baltimore Ravens 3-4 middle linebacker Patrick Queen got injured on the play. Baltimore blitzed on third down with Arthur Mallett blitzing. Patrick Queen returned to the game after Baltimore burned their first timeout. Houston punted it back to Baltimore.

Lamar Jackson scrambled for a first down. Houston Texans 4-3 middle linebacker Denzel Perryman got injured.

Justice Hill ran for a first down. Patrick Ricard did a superb job at fullback blocking Derek Barnett on that run. Dalvin Cook ran for a first down. Dalvin Cook ran for a gain of four. Houston Texans 4-3 right end Jonathan Greenard had a tackle for a loss. Lamar Jackson threw a first down to Zay Flowers. Justice Hill ran for a gain of five. Lamar Jackson had a 8 yard rushing touchdown. Baltimore capped off a 11 play 78 yard drive from their own 22 yard line that lasted seven minutes and ten seconds. Baltimore led 31-10.

Justin Tucker made another field goal following the two minute warning. Baltimore led 34-10. Baltimore won 34-10.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was my player of the game. Lamar Jackson went 16/22 with 152 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 100 rushing yards, 252 total yards, 4 total touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Lamar Jackson will play in his first AFC Championship next Sunday where the Baltimore Ravens will host the winner of the Patrick Mahomes VS Josh Allen game featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills.

Game Recap: SAN FRANCISCO-Green Bay didn't have A.J. Dillon. San Francisco placed Clellin Ferrell on injured reserve prior to this game.

Jordan Love threw a incomplete pass to start this game. Aaron Jones ran for a gain of nine. Jordan Love threw a third down conversion to Luke Musgrave for the first down. Aaron Jones ran for the first down on third down. Aaron Jones ran for ten more. San Francisco 49ers 4-3 right end Nick Bosa had a tackle for a loss on second and six. San Francisco 49ers boundary cornerback Ambry Thomas had a defensive pass interference penalty. San Francisco 49ers 4-3 defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw tackled Aaron Jones for a loss. Jordan Love threw a completion with Nick Bosa off of the field on that second down. San Francisco 49ers field cornerback Charvarius Ward had a deflection from a pass breakup on third down. Green Bay Packers kicker Anders Carlson made a 29 yard field goal after Green Bay took seven minutes and thirty eight seconds off of the clock on their opening drive. Green Bay led 3-0.

San Francisco gained five yards. Brock Purdy threw a fifteen yard completion to Deebo Samuel. Deebo Samuel lost his shoe, so he had to sit out a play. Brock Purdy began this game 1/1 with 15 passing yards. San Francisco 49ers left guard Aaron Banks had a false start penalty. Green Bay Packers free safety Darnell Savage dropped a pick which would have been an interception. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel got injured the first play he returned to the game.

Green Bay Packers 3-4 right outside linebacker Preston Smith and Green Bay Packers 3-4 right end Kenny Clark gang sack Brock Purdy after getting by San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams and San Francisco 49ers left guard Aaron Banks. Green Bay Packers 3-4 left outside linebacker Rashan Gary put San Francisco 49ers right tackle Colton McKivitz on his ass on this play too.

San Francisco 49ers free safety Tashaun Gipson had a defensive pass interference penalty. San Francisco 49ers 4-3 middle linebacker Fred Warner tackled Jayden Reed for a loss. Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw gang tackled Aaron Jones. Jordan Love threw a first down to Romeo Doubs. Green Bay Packers backup right guard Sean Rhyan was called for an ineligble man downfield penalty. Green Bay Packers backup tight end Tucker Kraft got injured.

Aaron Jones ran for a nice gain to set up third and one. Green Bay led 3-0 after one quarter of play.

San Francisco stopped Aaron Jones on third down. Green Bay could not get the fourth down conversion on fourth and one.

Brock Purdy threw a nine yard completion to George Kittle. Brock Purdy underthrew his pass on second and one. Brock Purdy got a first down on third and short. Green Bay stuffed Christian McCaffrey on a running play. Christian McCaffrey ran for a first down. Green Bay Packers 3-4 middle linebacker D'Vondre Campbell got by San Francisco's offensive line unopposed to pressure Brock Purdy. Brock Purdy threw a first down to Jauan Jennings for a first down. Brock Purdy overthrew his target on first and ten. Christian McCaffrey ran for a gain of five on second and ten. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass to San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle as George Kittle carved Darnell Savage. San Francisco led 7-3.

Jordan Love threw a first down to Jayden Reed. San Francisco 49ers backup 4-3 right end Randy Gregory and Green Bay Packers center Josh Meyers had offsetting penalties following a Jordan Love scramble. Jordan love threw a third down conversion to Romeo Doubs to make it first and goal. Jordan Love threw a short pass on a play action to Aaron Jones with pressure in his face. Anders Carlson made another 29 yard field goal. San Francisco led 7-6.

Christian McCaffrey ran for a gain of two. This game went to the two minute warning.

San Francisco kept moving the chains. Jake Moody's field goal was blocked by Green Bay Packers backup 3-4 right end Colby Wooden blocked a field goal. San Francisco led 7-6 at halftime.

Deebo Samuel will not return ot the game. Green Bay had a tackle for a loss. Brock Purdy threw a incomplete pass on third down intended for Brandin Aiyuk.

Aaron Jones ran for a first down. Jayden Reed ran for a first down. Jordan Love scrambled for a first down. Green Bay lost eleven yards on a Aaron Jones fumble. Green Bay got a defensive pass interference penalty. Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love threw a touchdown pass to Green Bay Packers wide receiver Bo Melton. Green Bay led 13-7.

Brock Purdy threw a first down to George Kittle. San Francisco 49rs running back Christian McCaffrey got a rushing touchdown. San Francisco led 14-13.

Green Bay Packer nickel cornerback Keisean Nixon had a huge kick return. Jordan Love threw a touchdown pass to Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft. Jordan Love threw a two point conversion to Aaron Jones. Green Bay led 21-14.

Christian McCaffrey only gained one yard. Christian McCaffrey gained four yards on second and nine. Brock Purdy threw a incomplete pass on third down.

Jordan Love threw a first down to Christian Watson. San Francisco 49ers 4-3 right outside linebacker Dre Greenlaw intercepted Jordan Love.

Jaire Alexander came out for a play. Brock Purdy threw a third down conversion to Brandon Aiyuk before Alexander returned to the game. Green Bay pressured Brock Purdy. Brock Purdy threw another incomplete pass. Brock Purdy got sacked on third down. Green Bay led 21-14 after three quarters of play.

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody made a 52 yard field goal. Green Bay led 21-17.

Green Bay went three and out. This was the first punt of the day for Green Bay.

Christian McCaffrey ran for a gain of four. Christian McCaffrey ran for a first down. Green Bay Packers strong safety Jonathan Owens tackled Christian MCaffrey for a loss. San Francisco was 6/11 on third down conversions entering this third and ten. Brock Purdy threw a completion to Jauan Jennings for a first down to improve to 7/12 on third conversions. Darnell Savage tackle Christian McCaffrey. Brock Purdy threw a incomplete on second down. Green Bay Packers 3-4 left end Devonte Wyatt got injured. Brock Purdy threw a incomplete pass on third and ten. San Francisco punted it back to Green Bay.

Aaron Jones began this drive with a fifty three yard run. Green Bay is 6/11 on third down conversions. Anders Carlson's field goal attempt is no good.

Brock Purdy scrambled for a first down on third and one. George Kittle dropped a first down on second and five. Brock Purdy improved to 8/14 on third down conversions. Brock Purdy threw a first down to Chris Conley. Brock Purdy threw a completion to George Kittle. Christian McCaffrey picked up the first down. This game went to the two minute warning.

Brock Purdy threw a inocmpletion following the two minute warning. Brock Purdy scrambled for a gain of nine. Christian McCaffrey got a touchdown to gain the lead. San Francisco led 24-21.

Jordan Love threw a third down conversion to Luke Musgrave. Dre Greenlaw intercepted Jordan Love on the next play. San Francisco won 24-21.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey gets an honorable mention. Christian McCaffrey had 17 carries, 98 rushing yards 7 receptions on 12 targets, 30 receiving yards, 24 touches, 128 total yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.

San Francisco 49ers 4-3 right outside linebacker Dre Greenlaw was my player of the game. Dre Greenlaw had 6 solo tackles, 2 assisted tackles, 8 total tackles, and 2 interceptions.

San Francisco will host next weeks NFC Championship following the AFC Championship. Tampa Bay will play Detroit tomorrow. The winner of that game heads to San Francisco next Sunday Night.

Game Recap: DETROIT-Tampa Bay entered Detroit with a fully healthy roster. Detroit's only notable inactive was Tracy Walker III, but he was inactive due to a team decision.

Detroit went three and out to start this game. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-4 left end Calijah Kancey, Tampa Bay's 2023 first round pick out of Pittsburgh deflected the pass on third down. Detroit punted it back to Tampa Bay.

Bakr Mayfield threw a eight yard completion to Rachaad White to start this game. Rachaad White ran for a first down as White gained sixteen yards on the first down as White stiff armed Jack Campbell. Detroit Lions rotational safety Ifeatu Melifonwu sacked Baker Mayfield after lining up off the edge after playing nickel cornerback. Detroit Lions strong safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson intercepted Baker Mayfield.

Calijah Kancey had a defensive holding penalty. Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Ryan Neal did a good job blanketing Sam laPorta in coverage. Tampa Bay Buccaneers nickel cornerback Zyon McCollum had a face mask penalty even though I saw no contact from McCollum. That penalty made it first and goal. Jahmyr Gibbs ran for a gain on first and goal. Jared Goff took a 7-step drop on second and goal. Jamel Dean dropped a potential interception. Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup 3-4 middle linebacker K.J. Britt made a huge third down tackle on third and goal. Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley made a 23 yard field goal. Detroit led 3-0.

Baker Mayfield threw a third down conversion to Mike Evans for the first down. Baker Mayfield threw a first down to Trey Palmer. Detroit Lions nickel cornerback Brian Branch sacked Baker Mayfield since Rachaad White tripped on a play where he needed to pass block. Baker Mayfield scrambled for one yard. Chase Edmonds ran for a gain of nine on third and eighteen. Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin made a 43 yard field goal. This game was tied 3-3.

Jared Goff ran for a first down on third and inches. Jared Goff threw a first down to Amon-Ra St. Brown on the second third down attempt of the drive. Jared Goff threw a completion to fullback Jason Cabinda. This game was tied 3-3 after one quarter of play.

Jared Goff threw a third down conversion to start the second quarter. Goff threw some first downs to Sam LaPorta. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw a touchdown to Detroit Lions wide receiver Sam LaPorta. Detroit led 10-3.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton had a offensive pass interference penalty. Tampa Bay turned third and fifteen into fourth and one. Tampa Bay punted it back to Detroit.

Detroit Lions left guard Jonah Jackson got injured on the last drive, so the backup left guard came in. Jared Goff threw a first down to Sam LaPorta. Amon-Ra St. Brown dropped a pass on third and ten.

Baker Mayfield threw a first down to Rachaad White on third down. Baker Mayfield threw it away on first and ten after facing pressure from Detroit Lions 4-3 defensive tackle Benito Jones. Baker Mayfield overthrew it on third and five. Chase McLaughlin's field goal attempt hit the left post, so Detroit got the ball back and remained ahead bby a touchdown.

Jonah Jackson returned to the game, but was limping so he headed into the locker room. David Montgomery ran the ball before the two minute warning.

Calijah Kancey got by Detroit Lions right guard Graham Glasgow to sack Jared Goff on third down. Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow got injured on the play.

Baker Mayfield threw a completion to Trey Palmer. Baker Mayfield scrambled for a first down on third and one before Tampa Bay called a timeout.

Baker Mayfield threw a completion to Mike Evans as Evans got the first down and ran out of bounds. Baker Mayfield threw a first down to Mike Evans down at the one yard line as Evans carved cornerback Cameron Sutton before Tampa Bay called their second timeout.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton. This game was tied 10-10.

Frank Ragnow returned to the game following his injury. Jared Goff took a knee. This game was tied 10-10 at halftime.

Baker Mayfield threw a first down on the first play of the second half. Rachaad White ran a first down for a gain of fourteen yards. Detroit Lions 4-3 right end Aidan Hutchinson lined up at 4-3 left end as Aidan Hutchinson was unblocked as Tampa Bay Buccaneers right tackle Luke Godeke was occupied by another defensive linemen.

Detroit went three and out on their first drive in the second half. Detroit punted it back to Tampa Bay.

Brian Branch tackled Rachaad White for a loss of five. Detroit Lions free safety Kerby Joseph broke up a pass intended for Cade Otton. Tampa Bay went three and out.

Detroit put together a 10 play 64 yard drive from their own 46 yar line that lasted four minutes an twenty three seconds. Jared Goff threw a first down to Sam LaPorta which put LaPorta in field goal range. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-4 left outside linebacker Yaya Diaby got injured on the next play. Jared Goff and Detroit continued to drive downfield. Tampa Bay had three defensive stops following a first and goal. Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds got a rushing touchdown on fourth and goal. Detroit led 17-10.

Tampa Bay put together a 7 play 75 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted three minutes and thirty eight seconds. Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White got injured. Baker Mayfield threw a first down to Cade Otton. Baker Mayfield went back to Cade Otton. Baker Mayfield threw a third consecutive first down to Cade Otton. Baker Mayfield threw a incomplete pass, but Detroit would have won the challenge and gotten a sack if Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell threw the red flag. Rachaad White returned to the game. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Rachaad White. This game was tied 17-17 after three quarters of play.

Detroit put together a 5 play 75 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted one minute and fifty seven seconds. Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds got injured. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs got a rushing touchdown. Detroit led 24-17.

Bake Mayfield threw a incomplete pass. Baker Mayfield threw a second consecutive incomplete pass. Alex Anzalone made a third down stop by tackling Rachaad White.

Detroit put together a 10 play 89 yard drive from their own 11 yard line that lasted five minutes and fifty seconds. Tampa Bay Buccaneers boundary cornerback Jamel Dean got injured. Jared Goff threw a first down to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Jared Goff threw a first down to Jahmyr Gibbs. Jared Goff threw a touchdown pass to Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Detroit led 31-17.

Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Mike Evans. Tampa Bay could not get the two point conversion. Detroit led 31-23.

Detroit got the ball back, but went three and out. Detroit Lions 4-3 middle linebaker Derrick Barnes intercepted Baker Mayfield. Detroit won 31-23.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs gets an honorable mention. Jahmyr Gibbs had 9 carries, 74 rushing yards, 4 receptions on 4 targets, 40 receiving yards, 13 touches, 114 total yards, and 1 rushing touchdown.

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow gets an honorable mention. Frank Ragnow played 44 snaps and only allowed 1 quarterback pressure, 0 sacks allowed, helped Detroit's running game get 26 carries, 114 rushing yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.

Detroit Lions nickel cornerback Brian Branch was my player of the game. Brian Branch had 8 solo tackles, 1 assisted tackle, 9 total tackles, 3 quarterback pressures, 1 tackle for a loss, and 1 sack. Detroit will face San Francisco in next Sunday's NFC Championship game.

Game Recap: BUFFALO-Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are 3-3 against each other in their careers. Mahomes won the first two meetings. Buffalo finally won the third game before Mahomes defeated him in overtime. Buffalo has won the last two games. Kansas City did not have K'Darius Toney at wide receiver. Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Terrell Bernard is out and so is Baylon Spector. Tyrel Dodson is back at 4-3 right outside linebacker with A.J. Klein starting at 4-3 middle linebacker. Rasul Douglas is back, but Christian Benford is out at cornerback.

Josh Allen threw a completion to Stefon Diggs, but Kansas City forced a fumble and Dalton Kincaid got penalized for batting the football forwards out of bounds on the fumble. Kansas City Chiefs backup safety Mike Edwards has been good in relief of Bryan Cook, but Mike Edwards got injured on second and seventeen after the football hit the ground. Nick Bolton made a third down stop. Josh Allen got a fourth own conversion on fourth and one. Josh Allen threw a fifteen yard completion to Dalton Kincaid on third and fifteen. Josh Allen threw another first down to Dalton Kincaid to make it first and goal. James Cook ran for a gain of one on first and goal. Kansas City Chiefs 4-3 right outside linebacker Willie Gay Jr. tackled James Cook for a loss on second and goal. Kansas City Chiefs 4-3 defensive tackle Chris Jones swatted a pass on third down. Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass made a 27 yard field goal. Buffalo led 3-0.

Patrick Mahomes threw a twenty five yard completion to Rashee Rice to get Kansas City past midfield. Patrick Mahomes threw a first down to Travis Kelce. Patrick Mahomes began this game 3/3 with 39 passing yards, no interceptions or incompletions. Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson broke up a pass intended for Justin Watson on third and five. Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made a 47 yard field goal. This game was tied 3-3.

James Cook ran for a gain of six. Josh Allen threw a first down to Khalil Shakir on a play where Chris Jones was on the sideline. Josh Allen threw a completion to Ty Johnson by reading up to four progressions. Ty Johnson gained nine yards. Ty Johnson had a first down. Josh Allen ran for a gain of eight. This game was tied 3-3 after one quarter of play.

Buffalo put together a 11 play 75 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted six minutes and three seconds. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen got a rushing touchdown early in the second quarter. Buffalo led 10-3.

Buffalo Bills 4-3 right outside linebacker Tyrel Dodson got injured. Dorian Williams entered the game.

Patrick Mahomes threw a first down to Travis Kelce. Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas got called with a holding penalty. Patrick Mahomes threw it away. Dorian Williams made a tackle on second down. Patrick Mahomes threw a third down conversion to Rashee Rice. Kansas City fumbled the ball, but recovered it on second and goal. Buffalo made a third down stop on third and goal as Patrick Mahomes missed that throw. Kansas City made another field goal. Buffalo led 10-6.

Kansas City Chiefs nickel cornerback Jaylen Watson broke up the pass. Kansas City had a third down stop as Buffalo punted it back to Kansas City.

Patrick Mahomes threw a twelve yard completion to Noah Gray for a first down. Clyde Edwards-Helaire ran for a first down with a twenty eight yard gain. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a touchdown pass to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Kansas City led 13-10.

James Cook ran for a first down. Kansas City Chiefs 4-3 left end George Karlaftis had a tackle for a loss before the two minute warning.

Josh Allen threw a first down to Stefon Diggs. Josh Allen scrambled for a gain of ninteen before Buffalo burned their second timeout.

Josh Allen ran it again. Kansas City burned their first timeout.

Josh Allen threw a accurate pass to James Cook. James Cook dropped a flat route that could have been a touchdown. Josh Allen threw a completion to Khalil Shakir as Josh Allen had a perfect throw. Kansas City burned their second timeout with thirty seconds left.

Buffalo put together a 12 play 75 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted three minutes and seven seconds. Kansas City Chiefs 4-3 right outside linebacker Willie Gay Jr. who was used as the spy on Josh Allen got injured with a neck injury. Josh Allen got another rushing touchdown. Buffalo led 17-13.

Kansas City had their first penalty of the game near the end of the first half. Buffalo led 17-13 at halftime.

Kansas City put together a 6 play 75 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted three minutes and twelve seconds. Patrick Mahomes threw a completion to Marquez Valdes-Scantling to start he second half. Isiah Pacheco ran for a gain of three after a relatively quiet first half. Both offensive lines have been phenomenal keeping their quarterbacks clean. Patrick Mahomes scrambled for a first down. Buffalo Bills 4-3 midle linebacker A.J. Klein got injured, so Buffalo now only has three active linebackers. Willie Gay Jr. got ruled out for this game. Patrick Mahomes threw a completion to Isiah Pacheco. Patrick Mahomes threw another touchdown to Travis Kelce. Kansas City led 20-17.

Buffalo put together a 15 play 75 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted eight minutes and twenty five seconds. James Cook ran for a gain of seven on second and eight. Ty Johnson ran for a first down on third down. Josh Allen threw a seven yard completion to James Cook. James Cook ran for a first down. Kansas City Chiefs dime cornerback Joshua Williams got injured on the play. Kansas City Chiefs field cornerback Trent McDuffie had a illegal use of hands penalty which gave the Buffalo Bills a first down. James Cook ran for a first down. Josh Allen ran for a gain of four. Josh Allen threw a screen pass to Khalil Shakir. Ty Johnson ran for another first down on third and two. George Karlaftis had another good play as a run stuffer on first and goal. Buffalo called their first timeout on second and goal to avoid a penalty. Josh Allen threw a touchdown pass to Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir. That was also the first touchdown that Kansas City Chiefs boundary cornerback L'Jarius Sneed gave up all year in his contract year. Buffalo led 24-20.

Patrick Mahomes threw a thirty three completion to Marquez Valdes-Scantling. That got Kansas City into field goal range. Isiah Pacheco ran for a gain. Buffalo led 24-20 after three quarters of play.

Patrick Mahomes threw a compltion to Rashee Rice. Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco got a rushing touchdown. Kansas City put together a 5 play 75 yard drive from their own 25 yard line that lasted four minutes and three seconds. This was the fifth different lead change. Kansas City led 27-24.

Josh Allen scrambled for a gain of eight. Drue Tranquill made a stop on second down. Buffalo was 4/4 on their last four third down conversions. George Karlaftis deflected a pass on third down. Kansas City made a fourth down stop on a fake punt, so now Kansas City gets the ball back in field goal erritory.

Isiah Pacheco ran for a first down to make it first and goal. Kansas City handed it off to wide receiver Mecole Hardman on a trick play. Buffalo challenged whether Mecole Hardman was down by contact. Buffalo got a touchback.

Kansas City Chiefs field cornerback Trent McDuffie had a tackle for a loss tackling James Cook for a loss of four. Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Justin Reid hit Khalil Shakir. Khalil Shakir got injured on the play. Josh Allen threw a incomplete pass, but what an effort by Trent Sherfield to catch that. Buffalo punted it back to Kansas City.

Kansas City threw a completion to Rashee Rice who returned to the game following the injury. Buffalo Bills 4-3 right outside linebacker Tyrel Dodson tackled Isiah Pacheco for a loss. Patrick Mahomes threw a incomplete pass on third down. Rasul Douglas provided really good coverage. Dorian Williams punched Rashee Rice on third down making this an automatic first down for Kansas City. Kansas City called their first timeout.

Kansas City threw back-to-back incompletions. Buffalo Bills 4-3 middle linebacker Dorian Williams with a third down stop making up for his penalty.

Josh Allen threw a hail mary to Stefon Diggs, bu Justin Reid did a good job in zone coverage. Khalil Shakir returned to the game. Jaylen Watson tackled Dalton Kincaid on second down. Josh Allen threw a first down to Dawson Knox, but Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox got injured on the play. Buffalo gained eight yards as Josh Allen faked the handoff only to get a first down. Dawson Knox returned to the game following the Josh Allen incompletion. Trent McDuffie nearly intercepted Josh Allen and McDuffie held Diggs to 3 receptions. Buffalo Bills right tackle Spencer Brown recovered a fumble on thir down. Josh Allen threw a fourth down conversion to Khalil Shakir. Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is now 8/8 when Josh Allen went for it on fourth down in the playoffs and 8/9 if you exclude the fake punt that was unsuccessful in the playoffs. Josh Allen threw a completion to Dalton Kincaid. Kansas City stopped the run stacking nine in the box on second and four. Josh Allen threw a first down to Trent Sherfield. Buffalo ran the clock down to the two minute warning after only gaining one yard on first and ten.

Josh Allen threw a incomplete pass on second and nine. Josh Allen threw another incompletion on third and nine. Tyler Bass kicked a field goal, but it was wide right.

Isaiah Pacheco ran for a game-sealing first down. Kansas City won 27-24.

Kansas City's offensive line gets an honorable mention thanks to the play of Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Donovan Smith, Kansas City Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney, Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs right guard Trey Smith, and Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor kept Patrick Mahomes clean in the pocket as Mahomes was not sacked once. Kansas City's running game had 24 carries, 146 rushing yards, and 1 rushing touchdown.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco was my player of the game. Isiah Pacheco had 15 carries, 97 rushing yards, 1 reception on 1 target, 14 receiving yards, 16 touches, 111 total yards, and 1 rushing touchdown. Kansas City will play Baltimore on Sunday in the AFC Championship.

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