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The Kansas City Chiefs are set to host the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship. The Sunday afternoon game is a must-watch between Joe Burrow and the underdogs against Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl LIV champions.
This is a rematch for the Chiefs, who fell to the Bengals 34-31 in Week 17. Will the outcome be the same, or will the Chiefs advance to play in the big game? Here are my four boldest predictions for the AFC Championship at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Chiefs AFC Championship Predictions
4. Come out HOT and won't slow down
In the Chiefs' only regular-season matchup against the Bengals this year, they scored four touchdowns in the first half, two in each quarter. They were up 28-17 at halftime, lost their drive, and only put up a field goal in the second half.
The difference between the Week 17 game and the AFC Championship game: momentum. The Chiefs are on a roll, consistently putting up points well into the later parts of football games. Expect them to come out hot and never slow down.
3. High scoring game all around
There's no doubt that the Chiefs are going to put up big numbers this Sunday. They put up 42 points in both of their playoff games so far.
But that doesn't mean it will be an easy win, because Burrow and the Bengals are on a hot streak as well. The young quarterback has averaged 391 passing yards and over two passing touchdowns in his last four games.
In other words, if you were planning on picking the over for the AFC Championship Game, this is your sign to do it. Expect both teams to put up at least 30 points Sunday afternoon in Kansas City.
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2. Multiple sacks courtesy of the Chiefs' defense
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Last week, Joe Burrow got sacked nine times in the Bengals' win over the Tennessee Titans. While Cincinnati's offensive line learned their lesson, one week isn't enough time to repair a weak OL completely.
The Chiefs were able to sack Josh Allen twice in their win over the Bills last weekend, courtesy of tackle Jarran Reed and linebacker Melvin Ingram. There won't be as many sacks on Burrow as the recording-breaking nine from last week, but expect five or more this Sunday.
For more insight on the Chiefs' AFC Championship matchup against the Bengals, listen below:
1. Super Bowl round 3
The high-scoring shootout will ultimately end with the Chiefs on top, much like their dramatic battle against the Buffalo Bills in their AFC Divisional Game.
Since Mahomes' NFL career began in 2017, he has led the Chiefs to two Super Bowls, winning one of them. With a win on Sunday, Kansas City would earn a ticket to their third Super Bowl in a row. Finally, my boldest prediction yet: Chiefs win 34-31.
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