Result of the AFC Championship Game as reported by major sports news outlets

Chiefs Defeat Texans 23-14, Reach Seventh Straight AFC Championship, One Short of Patriots' Record

Jan 19, 2025, 12:27 AM

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 23-14 to advance to their seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game, a streak one short of the New England Patriots' record of eight straight appearances. Led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs have reached the conference title game every season since Mahomes became the starter seven years ago. The AFC Championship Game will be held next Sunday, January 26, at 6:30 PM ET at Arrowhead Stadium, where the Chiefs have hosted six of their last seven conference title games. Head coach Andy Reid will appear in his 12th conference championship, one short of Bill Belichick's record of 13. The Chiefs will face either the Buffalo Bills or the Baltimore Ravens, depending on the outcome of their divisional matchup. Mahomes finished the game with 16 completions on 25 attempts for 177 yards and one touchdown, while tight end Travis Kelce recorded seven catches for 117 yards and a touchdown.