The Chiefs appeared to be cruising to their third straight AFC championship game as they led the Browns 19-3 in the third quarter on Sunday, but what was trending toward a blowout quickly became a nail-biter at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes exited the contest with a potential concussion in the third quarter, leaving the rest of the game to backup QB Chad Henne. And with Henne under center, the Browns made their push. A three-yard touchdown run from Cleveland running back Kareem Hunt cut Kansas City's lead to 22-17 with 11 minutes to go, and an interception from Henne gave the Browns a chance at the lead with just over eight minutes remaining.