Patrick Mahomes added to his historic career accomplishments Sunday night, putting the Chiefs one step away from an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title.

Let's take a look at some of the most intriguing stats and milestones within reach for the Chiefs in the AFC championship game. Despite soon wrapping up just his seventh year as Kansas City's full-time starting quarterback,

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid took a moment to talk about Sean McDermott and his Buffalo Bills after securing a place in Super Bowl LIX.

Games since then include the Chiefs’ 42-36 win in overtime in the 2021 AFC Divisional Round, known in Kansas City as the “13-second game,” and last season’s 27-24 escape in Buffalo, sealed when Bills placekicker Tyler Bass missed a 44-yard field goal in the final two minutes.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, has already proven he can play at an elite level. In 2023, he set a franchise record with 4,280 passing yards, surpassing legends like Steve Young and Jeff Garcia.

That theory comports with human nature and athletes tending to remember the games they lost more than the ones they won. On the other hand, nothing about the Chiefs suggests that the magnitude of the moment is weighing on them, and they appear to be having a ton of fun etching their name into the history books with style.

As Super Bowl 59 nears, here's a countdown of the 59 greatest teams to play on Super Sunday. Guess what? Not all are champions.

Some franchises have felt glory slip through their fingers, while others have never even reached the big game. Year after year, their fans dream of breaking the curse and making history in the NFL. Check out which teams.

He will try to become the fourth quarterback to win the NFL’s ultimate prize as a starting quarterback after losing his first Super Bowl start.