The Kansas City Chiefs’ bid to reach a third straight Super Bowl fell short in overtime 27-24 to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Kansas City started the game strong with three Patrick Mahomes touchdown passes in the first half and led 21-10 at halftime. A final scoring attempt at the end of the half let time expire when Tyreek Hill came up short of the goal-line and the Chiefs missed out on points.

The Bengals then roared back in the second half as the Chiefs offense went cold. The Bengals took the lead 24-21 on a 52-yard field goal from Evan McPherson with 6:07 to play. The Chiefs were able to get down the field and Harrison Butker drilled a 44-yard field goal as time expired to send the game to overtime for the second straight week for the Chiefs.

Kanas City won the coin toss  to get the ball first but a deep pass to Tyreek Hill was knocked away and intercepted to give the Bengals a chance to win the game. They did just that, driving deep into Chiefs territory before McPherson drilled a 31-yarder to sent the Bengals to Super Bowl 56.

Patrick Mahomes finished the game with 275 yards passing with 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Kansas City ends the season with a 12-5 record and their fourth straight AFC Championship appearance.

Joe Burrow threw for 250 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception to lead the Bengals to the win. Cincinnati will head to LA to face the Rams in Super Bowl 56. The Rams took down the 49ers 20-17 in the NFC Championship.