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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) dives after running the ball ahead of Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, right, during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Column: Improbable run has Bengals saying "Why not us?"

By Tim Dahlberg Jan. 30, 2022 08:37 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) celebrates after scoring on a 41-yard touchdown reception during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
On to Super Bowl: Bengals versus Rams, who will host game

By Barry Wilner Jan. 30, 2022 07:02 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks off the field at the end of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 overtime. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs win toss, but OT rules don't benefit KC this time

By The Associated Press Jan. 30, 2022 06:53 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell, left, intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) as Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) defends during overtime in the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Mistakes on offense cost Chiefs 3rd straight Super Bowl trip

By Dave Skretta Jan. 30, 2022 06:47 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) kicks a 31-yard field goal during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 30, 2022 06:30 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals beat Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime in AFC title game, advance to first Super Bowl in 33 years

Jan. 30, 2022 06:17 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals beat Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in overtime in AFC title game, advance to first Super Bowl in 33 years. ...

Bengals lose Uzomah in first quarter of AFC title game

Jan. 30, 2022 03:39 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — C.J. Uzomah twisted his left knee as a pass bounced off his hands late in the first quarter of the AFC championship game against the Kansas...

Kansas City Chiefs free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Chiefs have Pro Bowl S Mathieu for AFC title game vs Bengals

By Dave Skretta Jan. 30, 2022 01:46 PM EST

FILE - Former Cincinnati Bengals' Anthony Munoz holds open his jacket during a "Ring of Honor" ceremony during an NFL football game between the Bengals and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. Players from the 1988 Bengals Super Bowl team are reveling the success in the current team, which is playing in the AFC championship game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Bengals alums reflect on 1988 'shuffle' to Super Bowl

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 29, 2022 12:03 PM EST

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant reaches for the pylon but fails to score during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
NFL Foundation helping build or refurbish football fields

By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2022 12:25 PM EST

Tennessee Titans cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Young, hungry Bengals off to KC to face grizzled Chiefs

By Dave Skretta Jan. 28, 2022 10:57 AM EST

Graphic shows AFC and NFC team matchups and predicts outcome in conference championships; 3c x 2 3/8 inches
Rematches in conference title games. Same results? Read on

By Barry Wilner Jan. 28, 2022 10:45 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, right, walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 42-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Surprise: Bengals headed to Kansas City for AFC title game

By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2022 10:34 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay walks on the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Analysis: Andy Reid helped pave the way for young coaches

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 27, 2022 07:37 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels looks on prior to an NFL football game Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Las Vegas Raiders have made a request to interview the Patriots' McDaniels for their head coach opening. A person familiar with the search said Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, the Raiders made the request to speak with McDaniels about filling the void left when Jon Gruden resigned in October. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team was not announcing its candidates. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
AP source: Raiders make request to interview Josh McDaniels

By Josh Dubow Jan. 27, 2022 06:33 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Naquan Jones (90) during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
AFC Matchup: Newbie Bengals visit perennial contender Chiefs

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:12 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals' patience pays off as Taylor delivers a playoff team

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 27, 2022 02:00 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 42-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Winning ways: Are the Chiefs suddenly the NFL's new dynasty?

By Dave Skretta Jan. 26, 2022 02:01 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Las Vegas Raiders have made a request to interview Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Todd Bowles for their head coach opening. A person familiar with the search said Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, the Raiders made the request to speak with Bowles about filling the void left when Jon Gruden resigned in October. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team was not announcing its candidates. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
AP source: Raiders request interview with Todd Bowles

By Josh Dubow Jan. 26, 2022 11:26 AM EST

FILE - New York Giants coach Joe Judge, right, looks toward team president John Mara talk during the NFL football team's training camp on July 31, 2021, in Newark, N.J. The low point in New York Giants co-owner John Mara’s more than 30-year association with the franchise was seeing the team's struggles in a four-win season that led to the retirement of general manager Dave Gettleman and the firing of coach Joe Judge. (AP Photo/John Munson, File)
Bills OC Brian Daboll has second interview with Giants

Jan. 25, 2022 06:56 PM EST