

Samaje Perine was stopped on third down, and Evan McPherson converted a 31-yard field goal. But Melvin Ingram stepped up for the Chiefs by recording a sack of Joe Burrow on first down and then deflecting his pass on the next play. Bengals-Chiefs score: Kansas City 21-13 with 2:58 left in third quarterĬincinnati was on the precipice of making a major statement, but Kansas City held firm.Īfter Ja'Marr Chase hauled in a 22-yard catch and later drew a penalty, the Bengals got into the red zone and looked to be in promising position. Hill, who then hauled in the pick to set up the Bengals at the 26-yard line. Patrick Mahomes' pass was deflected by defensive tackle B.J. Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz Chiefs turnover provides major swingĬincinnati got the game-changing play it needed in the form of a Kansas City turnover. Joe Burrow then found the two-point conversion to tie the game. The record-setting rookie hauled in a 17-yard catch and then 2-yard touchdown reception. Hill's interception, the Bengals turned to their star target in Ja'Marr Chase. Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz Bengals-Chiefs score: Tied at 21-21 with 0:14 left in the third quarterĭo we have another down-to-the-wire playoff game?Īfter B.J. In their moment of need, the Chiefs got a huge play from their defense.įollowing a three-and-out from Kansas City's offense, Chiefs defensive back L'Jarius Sneed matched up with Ja'Marr Chase and made a great catch on an underthrown Joe Burrow pass to snag an interception. L'Jarius Sneed comes up with huge interception The Bengals gave no breathing room to the Chiefs after L'Jarius Sneed's interception, as Trey Hendrickson's sack (and Sam Hubbard's pressure) forced Kansas City to give the ball back.Ĭincinnati has now gotten stops on its last six defensive series. The Chiefs denied the Bengals on third down, but Evan McPherson nailed a 52-yard field goal for the lead.ĭoes Patrick Mahomes have more fourth-quarter magic in him? Bengals hold firm

Joe Burrow's incredible escape act on third down helped key an 11-play, 46-yard drive. Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz Bengals-Chiefs score: Cincinnati 24-21 with 6:04 left in fourth quarterįor the first time all day, the Bengals have the lead. Harrison Butker then kicked a 44-yard field goal to even it up and send the game to overtime.Īnd let the debate over the NFL's overtime rules reignite. But the Bengals then notched two critical sacks of Patrick Mahomes on second-and-goal and third-and-goal. Kansas City looked to be winding up for a knockout punch after Travis Kelce helped convert two crucial first downs. The Chiefs are in another thriller and headed to overtime. Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz Bengals-Chiefs score: Tied at 24-24 headed to overtime Jessie Bates III deflected a pass that Vonn Bell secured. The Bengals lost the coin flip but came up with a huge interception of Patrick Mahomes on the opening drive of the extra period. Well, maybe we'll go one week without an overtime rules debate. Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz Bengals secure interception in OT The Bengals now head to their first Super Bowl in 33 years and will face the winner of the NFC championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. "Usually when you lose a coin flip to those guys, you're going home," Burrow said.Īfter going 42 yards in nine plays, the Bengals set up the winning kick.īengals-Chiefs score: Cincinnati stuns Kansas City with 27-24 win in overtimeĪfter rallying from down 18 points to force overtime, Cincinnati beat the two-time defending AFC champions on Evan McPherson's 33-yard field goal. The Bengals lost the coin flip, but Vonn Bell's interception off a Jessie Bates III deflection gave Cincinnati the ball with the opportunity to score. In the second half, Cincinnati's defense buckled down on Patrick Mahomes, holding him without a score after he threw three in the first two quarters. The Bengals now head to the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years.Ĭincinnati trailed 21-3 late in the second quarter, but a Joe Burrow touchdown to Samaje Perine cut the lead, and the Bengals stonewalled the Chiefs to end the first half. The Cincinnati Bengals stunned the two-time defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs by rallying down from 18 points to force overtime, where they triumphed on a 33-yard Evan McPherson field goal. The road to Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles is almost complete. View Gallery: NFL conference championships: Best Bengals-Chiefs, 49ers-Rams photos
