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Locals in the NFL Playoffs: Andy Reid’s Chiefs (finally) advance to host AFC championship; Taysom Hill sparks Saints' win

SALT LAKE CITY — The Kansas City Chiefs are one win away from the Super Bowl.

And they’ve got a BYU grad to thank for it.

Former Cougar offensive lineman Andy Reid, now the head coach in Kansas City, led the Chiefs to a 24-7 halftime lead en route to a 31-13 win that helped the Chiefs to their first win over the Indianapolis Colts in five tries in an AFC divisional game Saturday afternoon.

Of course, plenty of credit goes to the players — like quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who completed 27-of-41 passes for 278 yards, while playing behind an offensive line that allowed Damien Williams to run for 129 yards and a score.