The Kansas City Chiefs have achieved a notable milestone by advancing to the AFC Championship Game for the seventh consecutive season. In their latest outing, quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans, sustaining Kansas City’s aspirations for a third consecutive championship title.

On the same night, the Washington Commanders faced off against the Detroit Lions, with the winner earning a coveted spot in the NFC Championship Game. The playoff picture remains competitive as the Divisional Round progresses into Sunday. Upcoming matchups include the Los Angeles Rams visiting the Philadelphia Eagles and the Baltimore Ravens taking on the Buffalo Bills, both of which promise to be pivotal contests influenced by weather conditions.

Kansas City has maintained a strong presence in the AFC Championship Game since the 2018 season, securing victories in four of these contests on their path to three titles. As two-time reigning champions, they now await the outcome of the upcoming games to determine their challenger for another Super Bowl opportunity. In the NFC, the highest-seeded team that progresses this weekend will host the NFC Championship Game, with the Lions poised to secure home advantage at Ford Field if they can overcome the Commanders.