It seemed football fans everywhere were suddenly on the Chiefs' bandwagon, enthralled by Kansas City's record-setting young quarterback and exciting playmakers and hopeful the amiable coach can finally win the big one.
The New England Patriots took an early lead over the Chiefs and then prevailed in an unprecedented second overtime NFL championship to win the AFC championship game 37-31, their offensive and defensive lines manhandling Kansas City on a crisp, cold night.
RAMS PREVAIL
A big comeback. A blown call. And, finally, a booming kick that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl.