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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

Chiefs release NFL player Damon Arnette after Vegas arrest

Jan. 29, 2022 04:15 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — NFL cornerback Damon Arnette was arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of weapons and drug offenses, prompting him to be released by his latest team,...

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

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles up field during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs' Mahomes exudes calm during most stressful moments

By Dave Skretta Jan. 27, 2022 03:43 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

FILE - Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is shown on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Matt Eberflus is the new coach of the Chicago Bears, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, tasked with turning around a franchise mired in mediocrity for much of the past decade. The person confirmed the move to the AP on condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, because there had been no announcement by the Bears.(AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, FIle)
Chicago Bears hire Colts DC Matt Eberflus as head coach

By Jay Cohen Jan. 27, 2022 12:02 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs up field during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Bills GM Beane sees progress, plans to make it continue

By Mark Ludwiczak Jan. 26, 2022 06:20 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

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas (20) celebrates after catching an interception in overtime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The 49ers won 27-24. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams hope 3rd time is a charm in NFC title matchup vs. 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 26, 2022 02:21 AM EST

FILE - Chicago Bears chairman George H. McCaskey talks to reporters after an end of season NFL football news conference with coach John Fox and general manager Ryan Pace, Jan. 4, 2017, in Lake Forest, Ill. McCaskey simply could not ignore the Bears' record, no matter how much he and the rest of his family that owns the team enjoyed having general manager Ryan Pace and coach Matt Nagy around. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Chicago Bears hire Chiefs' Ryan Poles as general manager

Jan. 25, 2022 09:05 PM EST