The Cincinnati Bengals faced a heartbreaking last-second loss against the Kansas City Chiefs, deviating from past playoff encounters. The Bengals initially took the lead with Evan McPherson's fourth field goal, but a crucial penalty put the Chiefs' comeback within reach.
Harrison Butker's 51-yard field goal at the last moment sealed a dramatic 26-25 win for Kansas City. Despite the loss, Joe Burrow showed improvement with 258 yards passing and two touchdowns, marking a positive development after prior struggles.