The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills, 32-29, in the AFC championship game on Sunday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, punching the franchise's ticket to a third straight Super Bowl, as well as a fifth appearance in the past six seasons.
It was a moment that NFL fans caught immediately with Chris Jones — they saw the legendary Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle on the sidelines crying as the team clinched yet another Super Bowl berth.
Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs shed tears during the team's AFC championship win for a sweet reason. After Kansas City clinched their spot in the Super Bowl with a win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 26, the 30-year-old defensive tackle explained why he was feeling emotional on the sidelines at Arrowhead Stadium.
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The Chiefs' defense stepped up at pivotal times in their win over the Bills, and Jones broke down the keys to it.
Josh Allen could take plenty of satisfaction from a season in which he became the betting favorite for MVP and the Buffalo Bills defied the doubters who predicted a down year.
At the start of the video, defensive end George Karlaftis was seen hugging Jones, who then proceeded to sit on the bench and soak up the moment. A few seconds later, his Chiefs teammates swarmed him while shouting and cheering in delight.
No matter what happens in the big game, the Chiefs are already an NFL dynasty in the making, having reached the Super Bowl in five of the last six years. Mahomes has played in the AFC championship game or Super Bowl in every single season as starter, while coach Andy Reid continues to extend his sterling winning record.
The Kansas City Chiefs should have regressed by now, but as they pursue Super Bowl history, their individual sacrifice has made them even scarier.