Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs Are Still Talking About Loss to Bengals in AFC Championship Game

The Bengals beat the Chiefs 27-24 in January.

Author:
James Rapien
Publish date:
Jun 17, 2022 11:16 AM EDT

CINCINNATI — The Bengals beat the Chiefs 27-24 in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in January.

Patrick Mahomes is still thinking about the loss.

^{“That second half I played, I didn’t play really good football at all. Probably my worst playoff football I’ve played was the second half of the game,” Mahomes said. “I’m just trying to use that as a learning thing that whenever I’m struggling or a team’s struggling, just find a way to get positive plays, because when you have a lead like that, you don’t want to lose that lead. We played such a great first half, even if we weren’t getting what we wanted in the second half, I have to get better at taking what’s there to try to get some points on the board.”}

The Bengals rallied from a 21-3 deficit and held the Chiefs to just three points in the second half.

Mahomes wasn't the only one to reflect on the loss. Chris Jones also has some regrets.

^{“I missed some of the biggest plays of the game,” Jones told Nate Taylor of The Athletic. “You use that as motivation the whole offseason. I felt like if I would’ve made those sacks, the game would’ve been different. I take accountability for that. For me, that’s my driving force right now.”}

Joe Burrow ran for four first downs, including two in the fourth quarter that helped the Bengals extend drives. He escaped Jones' grip on what would've been a sack.

It was arguably Burrow's best performance of the season. The Bengals' offensive line couldn't stop Jones and company, but the star quarterback continued to make plays—especially in the second half.

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