Two Years Ago Today: Best Images Of AFC Championship Vs. Kansas City Chiefs
View the best game action photos as the Bengals faced the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
![Running back Joe Mixon points the ball forward after rushing for a first down against the Chiefs in the first half.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/l2cvnqg2rv2c4sweb1q3.jpg)
Running back Joe Mixon points the ball forward after rushing for a first down against the Chiefs in the first half.
![Kicker Evan McPherson converts on a 32-yard field goal in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/mn6yd86gjwcmykiiky43.jpg)
Kicker Evan McPherson converts on a 32-yard field goal in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
![Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs onto the field 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/Eric Gay)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/wemli0bidncjhgd9oiuy.jpg)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs onto the field 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/Eric Gay)
![Linebacker Germaine Pratt makes a tackle against the run against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/nkdrgooouks667hxraqs.jpg)
Linebacker Germaine Pratt makes a tackle against the run against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game.
![Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass 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/Eric Gay)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/pzzbxejoefzoqw8cuopi.jpg)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass 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/Eric Gay)
![Running back Joe Mixon races down the sideline for a 23-yard rush against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/dr2ftof1q9ackaeazf7k.jpg)
Running back Joe Mixon races down the sideline for a 23-yard rush against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
![Wide receiver Tyler Boyd makes a five-yard reception in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/f6hglleujn1q3xysxvhv.jpg)
Wide receiver Tyler Boyd makes a five-yard reception in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
![Running back Joe Mixon rushes up the middle against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/u9fsbsup0h0xdjuyl5km.jpg)
Running back Joe Mixon rushes up the middle against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
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![Quarterback Joe Burrow passes the ball in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/ypbzxmkn3q9azgy3zig6.jpg)
Quarterback Joe Burrow passes the ball in the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter.
![Quarterback Joe Burrow drops back to pass in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/ywuygs3kuultnzistkwg.jpg)
Quarterback Joe Burrow drops back to pass in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game.
![Running back Samaje Perine takes a screen pass upfield for a 41-yard touchdown in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/akqtnhynesghtj3nf7wa.jpg)
Running back Samaje Perine takes a screen pass upfield for a 41-yard touchdown in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs.
![Running back Samaje Perine crosses the goal line completing a 41-yard reception for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/ykyuudoed5ugpegj1rmi.jpg)
Running back Samaje Perine crosses the goal line completing a 41-yard reception for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
![Quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after throwing a 41-yard touchdown to Samaje Perine in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/vsym71smw4hhwvcoeqca.jpg)
Quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after throwing a 41-yard touchdown to Samaje Perine in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
![Wide receiver Tee Higgins signals for a touchdown in the second quarter of the AFC Championship game versus the Kansas City Chiefs.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/tzb7qndtbdofmmq9qx8h.jpg)
Wide receiver Tee Higgins signals for a touchdown in the second quarter of the AFC Championship game versus the Kansas City Chiefs.
![Running backs Samaje Perine and Joe Mixon celebrate after a Bengals touchdown in the second quarter of the AFC Championship.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/tzmloeyxvwjsmn8edf4k.jpg)
Running backs Samaje Perine and Joe Mixon celebrate after a Bengals touchdown in the second quarter of the AFC Championship.
![Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, center, catches a pass short of the end zone between Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) and cornerback Eli Apple, right, during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/km9mvrcbvrptf6snya0x.jpg)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, center, catches a pass short of the end zone between Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) and cornerback Eli Apple, right, during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
![Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins attempts to break a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) after catching a pass during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/gdhyu9aibvohwo1kyk1k.jpg)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins attempts to break a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) after catching a pass during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
![Running back Joe Mixon takes a screen pass upfield against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of the AFC Championship.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/v6higicaup8adsdrloyx.jpg)
Running back Joe Mixon takes a screen pass upfield against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of the AFC Championship.
![Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Tre Flowers (33) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/pd0kr7uzb6bxe3uhmb4g.jpg)
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Tre Flowers (33) breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
![Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase gets up past a defender to snag a 2-yard touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/xalfarryyphfxzykymxj.jpg)
Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase gets up past a defender to snag a 2-yard touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
![Ja'Marr Chase celebrates after catching a 2-yard touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/nmis5sw7dsmq02gjbybl.jpg)
Ja'Marr Chase celebrates after catching a 2-yard touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
![Defensive tackle B.J. Hill intercepts the Patrick Mahomes pass in the third quarter of the AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/mj5ahmu3oo0i3ybxzitl.jpg)
Defensive tackle B.J. Hill intercepts the Patrick Mahomes pass in the third quarter of the AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs.
![Joe Mixon (left), Ja'Marr Chase (center) and Tee Higgins (right) celebrate in the end zone after a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/aiaiayhgvzihcv8r8ly9.jpg)
Joe Mixon (left), Ja'Marr Chase (center) and Tee Higgins (right) celebrate in the end zone after a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.
![Head coach Zac Taylor on the sidelines during the AFC Championship game in Kansas City.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/bzafjejf0p3n1ixk66rb.jpg)
Head coach Zac Taylor on the sidelines during the AFC Championship game in Kansas City.
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![B.J. Hill and Trey Hendrickson sack Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of the AFC Championship game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/yfgklnwpigijnphbmna6.jpg)
B.J. Hill and Trey Hendrickson sack Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of the AFC Championship game.
![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)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/f3ncvgteqja1i9gdck6u.jpg)
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)
![Wide receiver Tee Higgins flexes after making a 15-yard catch in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship on Sunday, January 30th, 2022.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/fbfoesm6cyryhcimft0s.jpg)
Wide receiver Tee Higgins flexes after making a 15-yard catch in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship on Sunday, January 30th, 2022.
![Joe Burrow escapes pressure to rush for an 11-yard gain against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/aied9oltapfxtmuxe50l.jpg)
Joe Burrow escapes pressure to rush for an 11-yard gain against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship.
![Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, middle right, during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/kazojvzp6uxlugdm5vua.jpg)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson, middle right, during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
![Defensive end Sam Hubbard sacks and forces a fumble of quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the AFC Championship.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/bengals/pfgh8rsq0umm3bi2vamf.jpg)
Defensive end Sam Hubbard sacks and forces a fumble of quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the AFC Championship.