Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship OPEN Thread

Right now we're getting ready to watch today's showdown but in the meantime we share some of the more interesting game-day writing for our most dedicated readers to check during commercials or restroom breaks.

Here's what www.TonysKansasCity.com is reading today . . .

Why the Chiefs' offense isn't worried about Patrick Mahomes' ankle

Jan 28, 2023 Adam TeicherESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Patrick Mahomes has been here before. The quarterback, who suffered a high right ankle sprain in the Kansas City Chiefs' divisional-round defeat of the Jacksonville Jaguars, has said he will play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Kansas City Chiefs fans brave bitter cold to tailgate before AFC Championship

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Chiefs fans began arriving outside GEHA Field at Arrowhead long before sunrise Sunday morning, braving temperatures that felt like they were in the teens. Fans say nothing will keep them away from cheering for the Chiefs in the AFC Championship for the fifth straight year, even if they have to wait in the cold for more than 12 hours.

Bengals-Chiefs AFC Championship: Travis Kelce will play

The Kansas City Chiefs have released their list of inactive players for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals. As expected, tight end Travis Kelce (back) will dress for the game. So will wide receiver Mecole Hardman (pelvis) and tight end Jody Fortson (elbow). But wide receiver Justin Watson (illness) and will not dress.

Chiefs vs. Bengals AFC Championship Game Predictions

After a week full of trash talk and injury concerns surrounding Patrick Mahomes's ankle and Travis Kelce's back, the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals approach kickoff with a chance to punch their ticket to Super Bowl LVII. Here's how the Arrowhead Report crew sees the rematch playing out.

Kansas City Chiefs fans brave bitter cold to tailgate before AFC Championship

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Chiefs fans began arriving outside GEHA Field at Arrowhead long before sunrise Sunday morning, braving temperatures that felt like they were in the teens. Fans say nothing will keep them away from cheering for the Chiefs in the AFC Championship for the fifth straight year, even if they have to wait in the cold for more than 12 hours.

Patrick Mahomes has one of the richest contracts in NFL history - here's how the Chiefs QB spends his money

Patrick Mahomes signed the biggest deal in NFL history in 2020. As one of the biggest stars in the league, Mahomes makes tons of money both on and off the field. Mahomes has since invested in several sports teams, innovative sports technology, and restaurants.

Mecole Hardman's Final Injury Status For Chiefs AFC Championship Game Vs. Bengals

For the first time since Week 9, Mecole Hardman will play for the Kansas City Chiefs. The wide receiver was ruled active for the Chiefs ' AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hardman was not listed amongst the Chiefs' inactives ahead of kickoff. Neither was Travis Kelce.

Photo: AFC Championship Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs - KCP20230129103 - UPI.com

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up prior to playing the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI

Joe Burrow's pregame teddy bear t-shirt seemed to have a subtle shot directed at the Chiefs

Joe Burrow has never been one lacking in confidence. He also is never shy about taking subtle shots at others, which the NFL and some fans found out after last week's win over Buffalo.

Live game updates: Chiefs battle the Bengals in their fifth-straight AFC Championship game

The Cincinnati Bengals vs. the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. No, you aren't experiencing déjà vu. After another year of NFL football and Kansas City finds its team right back at Arrowhead Stadium, hosting the Bengals, where last year's season ended in heartbreak.

AFC Championship Game Opens Door for Ultimate Chiefs Revenge

The Kansas City Chiefs are the first team in NFL history to host the AFC Championship Game five times in a row. That's a feat in and of itself, especially considering the offseason the team had. After losing to the Cincinnati Bengals in last season's AFC Championship Game, general manager Brett Veach went to work and renovated multiple position groups on the team.

Feel free to share your game day insights, we hope to update after the game.

Oh yeah, almost forgot.

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