Bengals vs. Chiefs live score, updates, highlights from 2023 AFC championship game

The Chiefs are out for revenge against the Bengals, who stunned the football world by overcoming an 18-point deficit and winning at Arrowhead Stadium in last year’s AFC title game. 

While Kansas City is hosting the game for the fifth consecutive year, the Chiefs have had to fight for their status as favorites. With Patrick Mahomes battling through a high-ankle sprain, oddsmakers and the nation seem split on which team should be favored heading into the latest showdown between two of the game’s brightest young talents.

Joe Burrow and the Bengals are coming off a statement win over the Bills in the divisional round. Playing in snowy conditions, Cincinnati controlled the game in all facets despite entering as an underdog.

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The Bengals have thrived on the idea that they’re being overlooked, calling out the NFL for touting ticket sales for a Bills vs. Chiefs AFC championship that never happened. Whether they’re favored or not, the Bengals are certainly going into Kansas City with a chip on their shoulder.

The Chiefs are aiming to avoid a second consecutive AFC championship exit, which would be a major disappointment after they snagged the top seed in the conference. A win would send Kansas City to the Super Bowl for the third time in four years.

The Bengals, on the other hand, are looking to return to the Super Bowl for the second consecutive year and complete last season’s unfinished business.

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The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights as the Chiefs host the Bengals in the AFC Championship Game. Follow along for all of the key moments.

Bengals vs. Chiefs score

Bengals vs. Chiefs live updates, highlights from 2023 AFC championship

Updates will begin closer to kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. local time).

Bengals vs. Chiefs start time

• Date: Sunday, Jan. 29
• Time: 6:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. CT)

The AFC championship game between the Bengals and Chiefs will kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. local time) from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

What channel is Bengals vs. Chiefs on today?

• TV channel (national): CBS
• TV channel (Cincinnati): WKRC-TV
• TV channel (Kansas City): KCTV
• TV channels (Canada): CTV
• Live streams: Paramount+, fuboTV (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)

Bengals vs. Chiefs will be broadcast nationally on CBS, with Jim Nantz (play-by-play) and Tony Romo (color analyst) on the call from Arrowhead Stadium.

Viewers can also stream the game on fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

In Canada, the game will air on CTV.

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