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The Kansas City Chiefs have built one of the most successful playoff legacies in the NFL. With a history full of big wins, key moments, and standout performances, the Chiefs have definitely earned their place among the league’s best. By 2025, the team has made 27 playoff appearances (4 in the AFL, 23 in the NFL), won 4 Super Bowls (1970, 2020, 2023, 2024), and appeared in 6 Super Bowls, joining some of the most successful teams in NFL history.
From 2015 to 2024, the Chiefs became a regular fixture in the playoffs, making it 10 years in a row. A lot of this success can be credited to head coach Andy Reid, who has been with the team since 2013. Under Reid, the Chiefs made 8 playoff appearances and reached the AFC Championship Game four times in a row (2018–2022), winning it in 2019, 2022, and 2023.
In 2023, they continued their playoff success, beating the Dolphins 26-7 in the Wild Card Round, followed by a 27-24 win over the Buffalo Bills. They then won the AFC Championship 17-10 against the Baltimore Ravens to advance to the Super Bowl. The Chiefs are famous among fans for their ability to win close games, especially when the pressure is on.
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The Chiefs’ Super Bowl record is nothing short of extraordinary. Their first title came in 1969 when they beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 in Super Bowl IV. Quarterback Len Dawson, who threw for 142 yards and a touchdown, was named MVP. This win wasn’t just a huge moment for the Chiefs but for the AFL, marking the first time an AFL team won the Super Bowl.
In the modern era, the Chiefs kept their Super Bowl streak going. In 2019, they came from behind to beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20, with Patrick Mahomes throwing for 286 yards and two touchdowns and winning Super Bowl MVP. Then, in 2022, they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in a thrilling Super Bowl LVII. In the 2023 season, they defeated the 49ers in a nail-biting thriller 25-22 in overtime, all thanks to Harrison Butker’s game-winning field goal, bringing their Super Bowl total to four.
Andy Reid has been a huge part of the Chiefs’ playoff success. With 12 playoff wins as head coach, he’s helped guide the team through countless postseason battles, thanks to his unique offensive style and smart game decisions.
Of course, quarterback Patrick Mahomes has also been crucial to the team’s playoff success. As of January 2025, Mahomes has a 14-3 playoff record with over 3,900 passing yards and 35 touchdowns. He’s earned two Super Bowl MVP awards (2019 and 2023) and was the first player to win both the...
