Bengals vs. Chiefs score: Live updates, highlights, analysis as ...
The Athletic NFL Staff
January 29, 2023 at 7:28 PM EST
The NFL playoffs are rolling along with the Chiefs hosting the Bengals in the AFC Championship Game. The game is underway on CBS and streaming on NFL+. The winner advances to Super Bowl LVII where it will face the Eagles, who beat the 49ers earlier today in the NFC Championship Game.
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January 29, 2023 at 7:28 PM EST
Sacks not a good sign for CincinnatiFour first-half sacks of Joe Burrow match a season-high for Cincinnati.
The other two instances? Weeks 1 and 2, both Bengals losses.
Aaron Reiss·
Staff Editor, NFL
January 29, 2023 at 7:26 PM EST
More touches for Pacheco?If there’s a knock on Chiefs coach Andy Reid, it’s that he seems to forget you’re allowed to call running plays sometimes. Isiah Pacheco having only two carries in the first quarter seems to fit into that category.
Pacheco, who had a touchdown run called back by holding, is averaging 6.55 per carry, including 4.4 per carry after first contact, since Week 17, according to TruMedia. Might want to stick with that guy in the red zone.
Josh Kendall·
Staff Writer, Falcons
January 29, 2023 at 7:25 PM EST
Kadarius Toney (ankle) questionable to returnThe Chiefs passing game was already banged up coming into this game and now they could be even more shorthanded.
KC Joyner·
Contributor, NFL & Fantasy
January 29, 2023 at 7:23 PM EST
Should Chiefs have kicked field goal?Should the Chiefs have kicked the field goal there?
According to this model, it wasn't an obvious decision one way or the other.
Aaron Reiss·
Staff Editor, NFL
---> CIN (0) @ KC (3) <---
KC has 4th & 6 at the CIN 6
Recommendation : ???? Toss-up (+0.6 WP)
Actual play: ???????? H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Winchester, Holder-T.Townsend. pic.twitter.com/AQirv4Ry2B
January 29, 2023 at 7:21 PM EST
Familiar territory in red zoneAnother drive into Bengals territory, this time the red zone, but the Chiefs only come away with another field goal.
Kansas City entered the day having scored touchdowns on an AFC-high 70.7% of their red-zone drives this season, the second-best rate in the NFL.
Jason Starrett·
Deputy Managing Editor, College Football
January 29, 2023 at 7:20 PM EST
Chiefs extend leadThe Bengals are lucky to only be down 6-0 after how that first quarter and first play of the 2nd quarter went.
KC Joyner·
Contributor, NFL & Fantasy
Thought Andy Reid might change his mind and go for it after the quarter break, but Butker still out there for the chip shot FG
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) January 30, 2023January 29, 2023 at 7:16 PM EST
Chiefs are fortunateThis Kansas City drive has featured two near turnovers off somewhat gadget-y plays: Travis Kelce's errant lateral to Jerick McKinnon and Patrick Mahomes' shovel pass to McKinnon.
The Chiefs are fortunate neither mistake has cost them.
Aaron Reiss·
Staff Editor, NFL
January 29, 2023 at 7:10 PM EST
Burrow seeing nothing but ChiefsThis week Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said of Joe Burrow: “It feels like he’s got six eyeballs around his head. Seriously.”
Right now, all six are seeing Chiefs defenders. Kansas City already has three sacks, not because Spagnuolo is bringing extra bodies but because he’s simulating pressures to isolate his stars (like Frank Clark and Chris Jones) the matchups he wants up front.
Josh Kendall·
Staff Writer, Falcons
January 29, 2023 at 7:07 PM EST
Special teams strugglesIt’s another special teams gaffe for Dax Hill.
KC Joyner·
Contributor, NFL & Fantasy
Second time in 3 playoff games Dax Hill has been flagged for running out of bounds on punt coverage
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) January 30, 2023January 29, 2023 at 7:05 PM EST
Bengals offensive line strugglingThe Bengals’ patchwork offensive line allowed one sack in 38 Joe Burrow dropbacks last week against the Bills.
So far tonight? The Chiefs have three sacks in six Burrow dropbacks.
Jason Starrett·
Deputy Managing Editor, College Football
January 29, 2023 at 7:04 PM EST
Chiefs defense already outdoing Week 13In the Week 13 matchup, the Chiefs tallied zero sacks against Cincinnati. Kansas City already has three sacks in this contest.
KC Joyner·
Contributor, NFL & Fantasy
YOU GET A SACK. YOU GET A SACK.
EVERYONE GETS A SACK!
January 29, 2023 at 7:01 PM EST
Chiefs cash in on field goalThe Chiefs take a 3-0 lead on 43-yard field goal by Harrison Butker, his third make in three tries this postseason
Kansas City has now scored (TD or FG) on its opening drive in four straight games.
The Chiefs scored on their opening drive on just four of their previous 11 games.
Jason Starrett·
Deputy Managing Editor, College Football
January 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM EST
Elite company for Travis KelceTravis Kelce is nearing the top of the all-time postseason receiving yardage chart.
KC Joyner·
Contributor, NFL & Fantasy
On his first catch of the day, Travis Kelce broke a tie with Rob Gronkowski for 3rd-most career receiving yards in NFL postseason history.
The only names left to pass: Jerry Rice (2,245) and Julian Edelman (1,442). @Chiefs #ChiefsKingdom
January 29, 2023 at 6:58 PM EST
Call standsIt’s hard to imagine the official who called that pass incomplete could have seen the ball because Kadarius Toney’s body shielded him from the action. The one TV replay we’ve seen so far from the front side seems to show the ball moving.
It probably wouldn’t be enough to overturn a catch call, but it’s also not good enough to award Toney a catch here.
Josh Kendall·
Staff Writer, Falcons
January 29, 2023 at 6:57 PM EST
Chiefs' Frank Clark reaches third in postseason sacksChiefs DE Frank Clark climbs to third in NFL history in postseason sacks, having just recorded his 13th.
He has had fairly quiet regular seasons the past couple years, but the guy steps up in the playoffs.
Brendan Roberts·
Senior Editor, NFL
January 29, 2023 at 6:49 PM EST
Impressive defensive stand for ChiefsThe Bengals get one first down, but the Chiefs hold for a stop on the following set of downs.
It’s the first time Cincinnati has been held scoreless on its opening drive of a game since Week 15 against the Bucs. The Bengals had scored (TD or FG) on their first drive in four straight games entering tonight.
Jason Starrett·
Deputy Managing Editor, College Football
January 29, 2023 at 6:48 PM EST
Chiefs suffer injury earlyL’Jarius Sneed was the Chiefs second-leading tackler (108) and tied for the team lead in interceptions (three) in the regular season, and the TV replay of his injury did not look good. Sneed took a hit to the head on his tackle attempt and was very wobbly in his attempt to get up.
It’s hard to imagine he plays anymore today.
KC Joyner·
Contributor, NFL & Fantasy
L'Jarius Sneed is down, after getting a thigh to the helmet while tackling Samaje Perine.
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 at 6:40 PM EST
It's game time!Bengals get the ball first. It’s game time!
KC Joyner·
Contributor, NFL & Fantasy
The Chiefs won the toss. You know what happened next.
The winner will go to the Super Bowl.
January 29, 2023 at 6:40 PM EST
Ickey Shuffle incoming?Can an Ickey Shuffle be far behind?
KC Joyner·
Contributor, NFL & Fantasy
Ted Karras and Ickey Woods out for the coin toss.
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 at 6:39 PM EST
Romo not excited about Kelce's back spasmsCBS color analyst Tony Romo said in the pregame that he’s not comforted much by the fact that Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce got through the pregame warmups with no issues from his back, which suffered spasms this week.
“That thing can spasm anytime,” Romo said. “That concerns me. The Chiefs would have to throw out half of their playbook if he’s out.”
Josh Kendall·
Staff Writer, Falcons
