NFL Playoffs 2022: Injuried Mahomes leads Chiefs, cruise past Jaguars, advance to fifth consecutive AFC Championship Game

The Andy Reid's squad' Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Doug Pederson and the Jacksonville Jaguars, 27-20, to earn a spot in the AFC Championship Game for the fifth consecutive year.

After taking a low hit near the end of the first quarter, Patrick-Mahomes injured his ankle. He missed one drive, but he recovered from the discomfort and came back to help Kansas City win in the second half.

Star tight end Travis-Kelce scored twice to give the Chiefs a 17-10 lead at the half. His 10 catches in the opening period tied the mark for the most catches in the opening period of a playoff game since 1991.

The top tight end in the NFL recorded a final total of 14 receptions for 98 yards and two touchdowns.

In the fourth quarter, Travis-Etienne scored a 4-yard touchdown to cut the Jaguars' lead to three points.

However, the injured Mahomes then directed a 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive, hitting Marquez-Valdes-Scantling for a 6-yard score to restore the lead to ten points.

The Jaguars then lost control of the ball on consecutive possessions, allowing the Chiefs to end the game early.

The Chiefs will become the third team to reach five consecutive conference championship games, joining the Oakland-Raiders from the 1970s and the 2011–18 New England Patriots,

As Mahomes becomes the first quarterback in NFL history to do so before turning 30.

With the win, Andy Reid is now the only coach with 20 postseason victories, trailing only Tom Landry (20) and Bill Belichick (31) in that regard.

Kansas City Chiefs beat Jacksonville Jaguars in Divisional round of Playoffs – Fantasy Stats, Records.

Isiah Pacheco reached a top speed of 20.97 mph on his 39-yard run, the fastest speed of his career as a ball carrier.
Pacheco set career-highs in rushing yards over expected (+42) and percent of runs that gained more yards than expected (75.0%) in the Chiefs' Divisional Round victory.

Most consecutive Conference Championship Game appearances by a QB-Head Coach duo:

NE Tom Brady & Bill Belichick (8 from 2011-18);
HOF Ken Stabler & John Madden (5 from 1973-77);
KC Patrick Mahomes & Andy Reid (5 from 2018-22).

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Score History, All-Time Series Games Results.

This is the first time these two franchises will meet in the playoffs. This is Jacksonville’s first playoff appearance since 2017.

Kansas City has made the playoffs in eight straight seasons.

The Jacksonville Jaguars vs Kansas City Chiefs. The two teams have met each other 14 times, with the Jacksonville Jaguars winning 6 games and the Kansas City Chiefs winning 8 games.

Kansas City Chiefs lead series 9-6-0

1/21/2023 — Kansas City Chiefs 27 - 20 Jacksonville Jaguars

11/13/2022 — Jacksonville Jaguars 17 @ Kansas City Chiefs 27

09/08/2019 — Kansas City Chiefs 40 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 26

10/07/2018 — Jacksonville Jaguars 14 @ Kansas City Chiefs 30

11/06/2016 — Jacksonville Jaguars 14 @ Kansas City Chiefs 19

09/08/2013 — Kansas City Chiefs 28 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 2

10/24/2010 — Jacksonville Jaguars 20 @ Kansas City Chiefs 42

11/08/2009 — Kansas City Chiefs 21 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 24

10/07/2007 — Jacksonville Jaguars 17 @ Kansas City Chiefs 7

12/31/2006 — Jacksonville Jaguars 30 @ Kansas City Chiefs 35

10/17/2004 — Kansas City Chiefs 16 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 22

09/15/2002 — Jacksonville Jaguars 23 @ Kansas City Chiefs 16

12/30/2001 — Kansas City Chiefs 30 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 26

09/13/1998 — Kansas City Chiefs 16 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 21

11/09/1997 — Kansas City Chiefs 10 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 24

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