Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Win in Overtime After Bucs Pass on Potential Winning 2-Point Try

Chiefs' Mahomes Leads Comeback Win Against Buccaneers

In a thrilling AFC Divisional Round playoff game, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-27 in overtime after the Buccaneers passed on a potential game-winning 2-point conversion attempt at the end of regulation.

Chiefs Score Late to Force Overtime

Trailing 27-21 with just over 1 minute remaining in the fourth quarter, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes led a 13-play, 66-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce. The Chiefs then tied the game with a successful extra point kick.

Bucs Decline 2-Point Try, Chiefs Win in OT

The Buccaneers had a chance to win the game in regulation with a 2-point conversion attempt, but they opted to kick an extra point instead. The Chiefs won the overtime coin toss and marched down the field for a field goal to secure the victory.

Mahomes Shines in Comeback

Mahomes threw for 329 yards and 3 touchdowns in the game, including the game-tying score to Kelce. He also rushed for 22 yards, including a key 18-yard run on the game-winning drive in overtime.

Buccaneers' Gamble Backfires

The Buccaneers' decision not to go for the 2-point conversion at the end of regulation has been widely criticized. If they had converted, they would have won the game without going to overtime. Instead, their gamble backfired, and they were ultimately eliminated from the playoffs.

Chiefs Advance to AFC Championship

With the win, the Chiefs advance to the AFC Championship Game, where they will face the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals defeated the Buffalo Bills in the other AFC Divisional Round game.