The Chiefs' post-game quotes speak to the pressure the team is feeling for the first time since Patrick Mahomes took over as starting QB.
The Kansas City Chiefs know that it's now or never. It's just that they've not felt this pressure for a very, very long time.
Patrick Mahomes has never not played in the AFC championship game. He's played in five of the last six Super Bowls. His tenure as the Chiefs starting quarterback has always meant playing 20 games per season, which means January's calendar is full.