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Bengals Overtake Chiefs For Top Super Bowl Spot: Photos

Check out photos of Cincinnati Bengals overtaking Kansas City Chiefs, as they advance to the Super Bowl.

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Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 31-yard field goal during overtime in the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, January 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 31-yard field goal during overtime in the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, January 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 during Sunday night's AFC championship game, cementing their place at Super Bowl 56.

In a game that went well in to overtime, the Bengals were able to bounce back after trailing behind a whopping 18 points, marking the biggest comeback in an AFC championship game. Just a mere two years ago the Bengals were considered to be one of the worst NFL teams, winning only two games in 2019. The upcoming Super Bowl game will be the team's first appearance at the big game since 1988.

Check out photos below of the Bengals overtaking the Chiefs in a landmark win.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during the first half of the game. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs from Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates, right, after catching a pass during the first half of the game.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass to running back Jerick McKinnon (1) during the first half of the game. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) runs from Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tershawn Wharton (98) during a 41-yard touchdown reception in the first half of the game. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) celebrates after scoring on a 41-yard touchdown reception during the first half of the game. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs middle linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (50) celebrates during the first half of the game. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) during the second half of the game. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell, left, intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) as Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) defends during overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) kicks a 31-yard field goal during overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks off the field at the end of the game. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates with fans after the win. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The Associated Press contributed to this post.

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