New York
Jets
10-3
49
FINAL
21
Kansas City
Chiefs
12-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the New York Jets defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 49-21 in the Conference Championship, securing their place in the Super Bowl for the 2027 season. The stakes were high, with both teams vying for a coveted spot in the championship game, but the Jets showcased their offensive prowess to seal the victory.
Jalen Milroe was the standout performer for New York, throwing for 200 yards and an impressive five touchdowns. His connection with Adonai Mitchell was particularly effective, as Mitchell racked up 106 receiving yards, making crucial plays that kept the Chiefs' defense on its heels. The Jets' offense was relentless, executing their game plan flawlessly to build an insurmountable lead.
Defensively, the Jets made critical plays that turned the tide of the game, particularly Andre Cisco's two interceptions, which halted any momentum the Chiefs tried to build. Despite Brashard Smith's commendable 90 rushing yards for Kansas City, the Jets' defense remained aggressive and focused, stifling their opponent's scoring opportunities. The turning point came early in the second half when Cisco's second interception led to another quick touchdown, extending the Jets' lead and putting the game out of reach.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 14 | 10 | 71% | 200 | 5 | 2 | 113.6 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 22 | 6 | 27% | 112 | 2 | 4 | 39.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brashard Smith | HB | 9 | 90 | 10.0 | 13 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 51 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 26 | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 59 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 25 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Cisco | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brice Polock | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Baron | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Peyton Woodring | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

