The Chiefs got revenge and beat the Bengals 23-20 in a thriller to avenge last season’s AFC Championship loss.
Patrick Mahomes’ desperate scramble and a late penalty on Bengals’ Joseph Ossai set up the Chiefs for a game-winning field goal with eight seconds left, sending Mahomes back to the Super Bowl for the third time in his five seasons as a starter . .
Social media had plenty to say about the thrilling conclusion, the battle between the Andy Reid-coached teams’ past and present and Travis Kelce’s raucous celebration, including some pointed digs at the Bengals and the city of Cincinnati.
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Here are some of the top social media reactions to Sunday’s thrilling championship finale. The Chiefs will face the Eagles at the
‘The legend of Patrick Mahomes grows’
RIP ‘Burrowhead’ and the Bengals’ victory cigars
Kelce was just getting started
Oh, and now we have a Kelce Brothers Super Bowl…
… and the ‘Andy Reid Bowl’
Chris Jones of the Chiefs gets his due
Joseph Ossai gets well wishes after a costly penalty
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