AFC championship: Bills denied 1st down on controversial spot at critical juncture in loss to Chiefs

Was Josh Allen really short of the line of gain here?

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Bills' Sean McDermott addresses referee's spot on controversial fourth-down stop from Chiefs that changed game

This might have been the most controversial play of all
CBS Sports - 44m
There was no pool report for controversial fourth-down stop in Chiefs-Bills

Referee Clete Blakeman talked to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other players and coaches during Sunday's AFC Championship.
Yahoo Sports - 1h
Chiefs shutting down Josh Allen QB sneaks proved to be key X-factor in AFC Championship win over Bills

Kansas City put the clamps down on Allen in key situations
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Follow live: Bills, Chiefs down to the wire in epic AFC Championship Game showdown

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Taylor Swift in attendance for AFC Championship game between Chiefs and Bills

The music icon and girlfriend of Travis Kelce is again at Arrowhead Stadium for the AFC title game
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2025 AFC Championship: Travis Kelce, third-down defense among key factors in determining Bills-Chiefs winner

Here is a look at some of the key factors for the AFC Championship
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2025 AFC Championship: NFL playoffs kickoff time, odds, TV channel for latest chapter in Bills-Chiefs rivalry

Here's your first look at the AFC Championship
CBS Sports - Jan. 20
AFC, NFC Championship early odds: Chiefs have slight edge over Bills, Eagles favored over Commanders

Here's a look at the lines for Championship Sunday in the 2025 NFL playoffs
CBS Sports - Jan. 20
Bills will face Chiefs in AFC title game; Eagles will host the Commanders in NFC championship game

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills will take on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game in their fourth playoff matchup in five years
ABC News - Jan. 20

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'Down to an inch': Chiefs' dynasty continues after clutch, controversial play

A crucial fourth-down stop put Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City on the cusp of NFL history. Sunday served as a microcosm of the Chiefs' season so far.
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Bills-Chiefs: Deal with it, America. Patrick Mahomes, KC defeat Buffalo to win AFC Championship and maintain shot at Super Bowl 3-peat

To the chagrin of everyone hoping for someone to end the Chiefs’ success, Kansas City did what it usually does and made just enough plays to get them over the finish line and back to the Super Bowl.
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Taylor Swift arrives to watch Chiefs in AFC Championship Game

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are attempting to make a historic return to the Super Bowl -- and Taylor Swift will be there to see it.
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Asked & Answered: Josh Allen was born at the wrong time

Allen has to be wondering if he’s the Charles Barkley of his era, a surpassing talent with the bad luck to be born into a time when the generation’s greatest talent is in charge.
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