Chiefs Dominate Texans: Mahomes and Kelce Unstoppable Duo Leads to AFC Championship Berth

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, most of it going to best buddy Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday to advance to the AFC Championship game for the fourth time in five years.

The Chiefs, led by their high-powered offense, were able to overcome a tough Texans defense and secure their spot in the AFC title game. Mahomes, who has been instrumental in the Chiefs’ success, once again showed why he is considered one of the best quarterbacks in the league.

Travis Kelce, Mahomes’ favorite target, was on the receiving end of most of his passes, hauling in several key catches to help the Chiefs move down the field. The chemistry between Mahomes and Kelce has been a key factor in the Chiefs’ success this season, and it was on full display on Saturday.

The Texans, who were looking to pull off a major upset, put up a good fight but ultimately came up short. Their defense was able to hold the Chiefs to just 23 points, but their offense was unable to keep up, scoring just 14 points.

The Chiefs will now move on to face the winner of the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals game in the AFC Championship. With their high-powered offense and stout defense, they will be a tough team to beat. Mahomes and Kelce will look to continue their dominance and lead the Chiefs to their third Super Bowl appearance in five years.

The AFC Championship game is set to take place on January 29, and the Chiefs will be looking to make a statement and secure their spot in the Super Bowl. With Mahomes and Kelce leading the way, they have a good chance of making it back to the big game.