Couldn’t watch the Chiefs host the Bengals at Arrowhead on New Year’s Eve? We’ve got you covered with the highlights, biggest storylines, and post-game conferences
Couldn’t watch the Chiefs host the Bengals at Arrowhead on New Year’s Eve? We’ve got you covered with the highlights, biggest storylines, and post-game conferences
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Couldn’t watch the Chiefs host the Bengals at Arrowhead on New Year’s Eve? We’ve got you covered with the highlights, biggest storylines, and post-game conferences
The Kansas City Chiefs are (10-6) and, on their second chance, have clinched an eighth straight AFC West title.
On New Year’s Eve, they took out a familiar foe, the (8-8) Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals in a Sunday afternoon battle at Arrowhead Stadium that saw the Chiefs come out on top 25-17.
The Bengals had their playoff hopes dashed as they sought revenge against the Chiefs in a 2023 AFC Championship Game rematch.
Kansas City leaned on its strengths, the running game and a swarming defense to secure the win. The Chiefs offense was far from perfect, but Kansas City’s other pieces proved why the team still has a chance at another title run.
Couldn’t watch the game live? Catch the biggest moments, storylines, and postgame conferences from the Week 17 matchup.
Final Score | Bengals 17 – 25 Chiefs| Kansas City wins
Chris Jones press conference:
Patrick Mahomes press conference:
Andy Reid press conference:
Isiah Pacheco press conference:
Clark Hunt press conference:
Harrison Butker post-game conference:
Post-game celebration.
New Year's Eve ain't the only thing we're celebrating tonight! pic.twitter.com/1282Srj5Rj
8 years. 8 consecutive AFC West Titles.
For the 8th straight year… the @Chiefs are AFC West Champions! #NFLPlayoffs @budlight | #CellyClinched pic.twitter.com/cWCvVrFg47
Q4| 0:00 – (Chiefs Drive 10 – Victory Formation) Kansas City runs out the clock with several kneeldowns. The Chiefs claim their tenth victory of 2023, a playoff berth and the teams eighth straight division title.
Q4| 2:00- (Bengals Drive 10 – Turnover On Downs) The Bengals are unable to overcome a swarming Chiefs defense. Kansas City has secured the win and shown why its defense will give the team a shot at a playoff run.
Q4| 2:00- (Bengals Drive 10 – In Progress) Kansas City’s defense has the Bengals facing a got-to-have-it third and long heading into the two-minute warning.
Q4| 2:59- (Chiefs Drive 9 – Field Goal) Harrison Butker makes his sixth field goal on the night to put Kansas City up by eight with just under three minutes to play.
Make it 6️⃣ for Harrison Butker! pic.twitter.com/nh4XU9esp6
Q4| 4:33- (Bengals Drive 9 – Punt) The Chiefs’ defense locks down the Bengals after a questionable penalty puts Cincinnati in a bad spot. George Karlaftis shuts down the drive with a big sack on third down.
The KC defense steps up again 😤
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Q4| 6:22- (Chiefs Drive 8 – Field Goal) Kansas City settles for yet another field goal as the Chiefs extend their lead to five points. Time is starting to run out in the fourth quarter with the Bengals likely getting one more chance to retake the lead.
Q4| 11:19- (Bengals Drive 8 – Punt) Kansas City’s defense comes up with another three-and-out. The Chiefs will get a chance to extend their lead, starting at the Kansas City 31-yard line.
Q4| 14:12- (Chiefs Drive 7 – Field Goal) The fourth quarter opens up with Kansas City being unable to punch the ball into the endzone. The Chiefs are able to take the lead with another chip shot field goal.
Harrison Butker's field goal gives us the lead. pic.twitter.com/as2rPpe8AU
Q3| 0:00- (Chiefs Drive 7 – In Progress ) The Third quarter closes out with the Chiefs knocking on the door of the endzone thanks to the longest pass play of the season, courtesy of rookie Rashee Rice.
Kansas City's longest pass play of the season goes to Rashee Rice for 67 yards!
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Q3| 2:49 – (Bengals Drive 7 – Punt) Kansas City’s defense tightens up around midfield once again. A 50-yard punt is returned to the Kansas City 9-yard line,
where the Chiefs will take over.
Q3| 5:19 – (Chiefs Drive 6 – Field Goal) The Chiefs decide not to go for it on fourth and fourth in the red zone. Instead, Butker knocks through a chip shot 27-yard field goal to make it a one-point game.
Q3| 7:47 – (Bengals Drive 6 – Turnover on Downs) The Chiefs’ defense gives it their all on fourth down to make a goal-line stand against the Bengals on fourth-and-one.
Willie Gay shuts it down on 4th down in the red zone 💪
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Cincinnati gets blanked on its sixth drive as the Chiefs take back over on offense at the Kansas City 9-yard line.
Q3| 13:47 – (Chiefs Drive 5 – Punt) A familiar sight for the Chiefs in 2023. Kansas City is unable to get a first down on the opening drive of the quarter three. The Bengals take back over at the Cincinnati 17-yard line.
Q3| 15:00 – (Chiefs Drive 5 – In Progress) Kansas City will open up the second half with a chance to take the lead back from the Bengals.
Q2| 0:00 – (Bengals Drive 5 – End of Half) Cincinnati can’t quite get into field goal position as time runs out in the first half.
Q2| 0:38 – (Chiefs Drive 4 – Field Goal) Another dropped pass kills a drive for the Chiefs. Marquez Valdes-Scantling can’t haul in a pass on third down, forcing Kansas City to settle for a 43-yard field goal.
Q2| 2:11 – (Bengals Drive 4- Punt) Kansas City’s defense gets its act together on drive number four, forcing a three-and-out and a punt from the Bengals.
The Chiefs take back over at the Kansas City 32-yard line.
Q2| 3:44 – (Chiefs Drive 3 – Field Goal) Kansas City isn’t able to get into the endzone, but the Chiefs are able to move the ball just enough to put a few points on the board.
Harrison Butker makes the 54-yard field goal. pic.twitter.com/ULGRI0lGWa
Harrison Butker kicks a perfect 54-yard field goal to shrink the Bengals’ lead to seven points.
Q2| 6:28 – (Bengals Drive 3 – Touchdown) The Chiefs are now down 10 after the Bengals are able to capitalize off of the turnover with a touchdown.
LET'S GO JAKE pic.twitter.com/WPBLM12FSI
Quarterback Jake Browning punches the ball into the endzone himself.
Q2| 11:00 – (Chiefs Drive 2 – Fumble) Another bad omen strikes for Kansas City as Mahomes is stripped of the football on the Chiefs’ second drive of the game.
Trey Hendrickson's 17th sack of the season is a strip sack!
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The Bengals take back over at the Kansas City 20-yard line.
Q2| 11:29 – (Bengals Drive 2 – Touchdown) The Bengals answer back on their second drive of the game with another score. Cincinnati retakes the lead with a swing pass to running back Joe Mixon.
JOE MIXON TUDDY‼️ pic.twitter.com/H1JfLUsdu2
Q2| 15:00 – (Bengals Drive 2 – In Progress) A quick first quarter is already over as the second frame of the game opens up with the Bengals on the move in Chiefs territory.
Q1| 2:58 – (Chiefs Drive 1 – Touchdown) Kansas City gets off to a hot start, responding to the Bengals opening drive field goal with a touchdown.
Isiah Pacheco gives the Chiefs a first quarter lead
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Q1| 6:21 – (Bengals Drive 1 – Field Goal) The Bengals eat up a huge chunk of the first-quarter clock, but ultimately the Chiefs defense bends without breaking. Cincinnati settles for three points on a 34-yard field goal.
Q1| 15:00- (Bengals Drive 1 – In Progress) Kansas City starts the game on defense after winning the coin toss. The Bengals and quarterback Jake Browning will start the game on offense.
3:13 p.m. – The troops are rallied ahead of Sunday’s crucial game.
Everything you got for the guy beside you. pic.twitter.com/0taExiAr69
2:05 p.m. – Mahomes is warming up!
Poetry in motion. pic.twitter.com/ZDfP2slGpY
2:03 p.m. – Ja’marr Chase will suit up for the Bengals today.
Here are the Bengals’ inactives for today’s game:
RB Chris Evans
CB Jalen Davis
C Trey Hill
OT D’Ante Smith
DT Travis Bell
1:55 p.m. – The Chiefs are down several key contributors on New Year’s Eve. Wide Receiver Kadarius Toney and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire are both out Sunday.
Today's inactives ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/MTexKmgcWp
1:31 p.m. – Killa Trav has arrived.
That’s Killa Trav to you. pic.twitter.com/QBg25zVCSz
1:26 p.m. – Bengals backup Jake Browning is at Arrowhead and ready to play in place of Joe Burrow.
Jake Browning is in the building. @jake_browning pic.twitter.com/I8devj8IeG
11:16 a.m. – Walter Payton Man of the Year Charity Challenge update!
2nd place? You know what to do, #ChiefsKingdom
RT to vote for QB1!@PatrickMahomes + #WPMOYChallenge pic.twitter.com/1so96jRn40
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