- The New England Patriots beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship to earn a spot in their third straight Super Bowl.
- Leading up to the game, the Patriots had embraced the role of being underdogs after bookmakers listed the Chiefs as 3-point favorites.
- After their win, the Patriots leaned into the story of their triumph against the odds.
The New England Patriots defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 37-31 in overtime in the AFC Championship on Sunday to punch their ticket to their third straight Super Bowl.