New England Patriots @ Kansas City Chiefs
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP
11-5, 3-5 Away
37
11-5, 3-5 Away
12-4, 7-1 Home
31
12-4, 7-1 Home
Game Leaders
348
T. BradyQB
30/46, 1 TD, 2 INT
348
295
P. MahomesQB
16/31, 3 TD
295
113
S. MichelRB
29 CAR, 2 TD
113
30
D. WilliamsRB
10 CAR, 1 TD
30
96
J. EdelmanWR
7 REC
96
114
S. WatkinsWR
4 REC
114
2
K. Van NoyLB
2
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None
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10
K. Van NoyLB
8 SOLO
10
14
A. HitchensLB
7 SOLO
14
Team Stats
524
Total Yards
290
2
Turnovers
0
36
1st Downs
18
6-61
Penalties
4-28
13/19
3rd Down
4/9
1/2
4th Down
0/0
4/5
Red Zone
3/3
43:59
Possession
20:53
Game Information
Kansas City, MO
Referee:Clete Blakeman
Field Judge:Terry Brown
Down Judge:Dana McKenzie
Back Judge:Greg Meyer
Line Judge:Kent Payne
Side Judge:Brad Freeman
Umpire:Bryan Neale
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 36 | 18 |
| Passing 1st downs | 20 | 11 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 15 | 3 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 1 | 4 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 13-19 | 4-9 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 94 | 47 |
| Total Yards | 524 | 290 |
| Total Drives | 12 | 11 |
| Yards per Play | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Passing | 348 | 249 |
| Comp/Att | 30/46 | 16/31 |
| Yards per pass | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 0-0 | 4-46 |
| Rushing | 176 | 41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 12 |
| Yards per rush | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 4-5 | 3-3 |
| Penalties | 6-61 | 4-28 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 43:59 | 20:53 |
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2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 490 | 320 |
| Buffalo | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 481 | 365 |
| Miami | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | 347 | 424 |
| New York | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 300 | 503 |
| AFC West | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 401 | 311 |
| Los Angeles | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | 368 | 340 |
| Kansas City | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 362 | 328 |
| Las Vegas | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 241 | 432 |
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