ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — We're going to Kansas City!
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Buffalo Bills 27-10 in the AFC divisional round playoff to set up a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.
Sunday was the first time the Bengals and Bills met since an emotional Monday Night Football showdown at Paycor Stadium on Jan. 2. During the game, Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after going into cardiac arrest. That game was canceled by the NFL as Hamlin and the two teams recovered from the traumatic event.
Hamlin was at the game, CBS announced. He, his mother, father and little brother were seen arriving at Highmark Stadium Sunday afternoon. The Bills later put Hamlin on the video board, hyping up fans and throwing up a heart during a timeout.
While only three weeks have passed since that first game, Cincinnati's offensive line has faced some major issues. The Bengals lost Jonah Williams during their game against the Ravens. Alex Cappa also suffered an ankle injury in Week 18. Center Ted Karras is also being bothered by a knee injury, sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson said.
None of that mattered. The Bengals offense dominated the Bills to produce 172 rushing and 240 passing yards.
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