Chiefs Defeat Jaguars in Divisional Round Matchup
Kansas City Advances to AFC Championship Game
Final Score: Chiefs 27, Jaguars 20
The Kansas City Chiefs fought off a valiant effort from the Jacksonville Jaguars to secure a 27-20 victory in the AFC Divisional Round on Saturday. The Chiefs' win punches their ticket to the AFC Championship Game, where they will face the winner of the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals matchup.
The game was a closely contested affair throughout, with both teams trading blows in a back-and-forth slugfest. The Jaguars took an early lead, but the Chiefs responded with a pair of touchdowns to take a 14-7 halftime advantage.
The second half saw more of the same, as the teams continued to trade scores. The Jaguars tied the game at 14-14 in the third quarter, but the Chiefs regained the lead with a field goal. The Jaguars came within one point of tying the game again in the fourth quarter, but a late interception by Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed sealed the victory.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Isiah Pacheco rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence passed for 219 yards and a touchdown, but was intercepted three times.
The Chiefs will now face the winner of the Bills-Bengals game in the AFC Championship Game, which will be played next Sunday. The Jaguars' season comes to an end, but they can be proud of their effort and the progress they have made under head coach Doug Pederson.
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