Thanks to late-game heroics by multiple parties, the Bengals are heading to the Super Bowl for the first time since the Los Angeles Chargers Jackets 1988 season.Evan McPherson drilled a 31-yard field goal in overtime to give Cincinnati the 27-24 win at Kansas City in the AFC championship game Sunday.A week after winning in OT in the divisional round, the Chiefs won the to s but Patrick Mahomes threw an interception on third-and-10, giving Cincinnati the ball at their 45. From there, it was all the Bengals.MORE: Kansas City jumped out to an early 21-3 lead before the Bengals came storming back in the second half to tie the game. Joe Burrow (23-of-38 pa sing, 250 yards, two touchdowns, interception) made timely throws and was equally as clutch on the ground.The Bengals totaled 359 yards of offense, led by Tee Higgins (six catches, 103 yards) in the pa sing game and Joe Mixon (21 carries, 88 yards) in the ground game. Samaje Perine and Ja'Marr Chase found the end zone for Cincinnati.They were 8 for14 on third down, averaged 5.4 yards per play and registered four sacks of Mahomes, including three on third down, a week after he wasn't sacked. Burrow was sacked once after being dropped nine times last week against the Titans.The Chiefs scored touchdowns on each of their first three drives, with all three going to different receivers Tyreek Hill, then Travis Kelce and finally Mecole Hardman. Mahomes was 26 for 39 for 275 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He also made things happen with his legs in several key spots.IYER: The Chiefs were 6 for 12 on third down and averaged 5.6 yards per play, but late-game mistakes by Mahomes, capped by the Khalil Mack T Shirts interception, prevented them from advancing to the Super Bowl for the third time in as many years.Instead, the Bengals will make the trip to SoFi Stadium and play in the Super Bowl for the first time since the 1988 season, They will compete for their first NFL title.Sporting News tracked the live score and updates throughout the 2022 AFC championship game. Follow along below for complete results.MORE: Chiefs vs. BengalsscoreQ1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT F Bengals37113327Chiefs71403024Chiefs vs. Bengals live updates, highlights from AFC championshipFINAL: Bengals 27, Chiefs 246:17 p.m.: BENGALS FIELD GOAL. The Bengals rally from down 18 to win this game as McPherson's kick is good and sends Cincinnati to the Super Bowl.6:15 p.m.: On second-and-8, the Bengals down it at the Kansas City 13. Sets up a 31-yarder for the Bengals to send them to the Super Bowl.6:13 p.m.: Now the Bengals are keeping it on the ground as Mixon peels off runs of 7 and 13 yards. Kansas City calls a timeout with the Bengals looking at first-and-10 from the KC 12. The Bengals look primed to go to the Super Bowl.On 2nd & 3, Mixon 13-yd rush .. timeout #1 KC 24 24 OT Ss 24/7 (@Sports_24x7_) 6:10 p.m.: On second-and-8, Burrow hits Tee Higgins for the first down on a leaping catch and the Bengals are now well within field goal range.On 2nd & 8, Burrow 8-yd pa s to Higgins into FG range 24 21 OT Ss 24/7 (@Sports_24x7_) 6:08 p.m.: INTERCEPTION BENGALS. This time Mahomes is picked off on a ball Joe Reed Jersey deepand the Bengals keep this game alive. If Cincinnati scores, they win. The Bengals take over at their 45 and seem primed to win this game.INTERCEPTED BY VONN BELL.THE BENGALS CAN WIN IT WITH A FG. : on CBS: NFL (@NFL) 6:08 p.m.: It's quickly third-and-10 as Eli Apple can't come up with what would've been a pick-six.6:06 p.m.: Overtime starts with Kansas City on offense at its own 25 following the touchback.6:03 p.m.: The Chiefs win the to s and will receive the kickoff to start overtime. If they score a TD, it's over. But if they score a field goal or don't score, Cincinnati gets a chance.End regulation: Chiefs 24, Bengals 246:02 p.m.: FIELD GOAL CHIEFS. Butker nails the 44-yarder as time expires as the Bengals outscore the Chiefs 21-3 in the second half and this game heads to overtime. Chiefs 24, Bengals 24 with no time left, meaning over time is coming up. If whoever wins the to s scores a touchdown on their opening drive, it's game over.Harrison Butker for overtime!The Chiefs and Bengals are heading to OT, tied at 24. The Athletic (@TheAthletic) 6:00 p.m.: Another sack, this one on third-and-goal and a lo s of 17. Mahomes fumbles it but Kansas City recovers it. Sets up a 44-yard field goal with two seconds left in the game.WOWOWOWOW. : on CBS: NFL (@NFL) 5:56 p.m.: A big sack by the Bengals on second-and-goal. Now third-and-goal from the 9 for the Chiefs and they call their second timeout.5:54 p.m.: On second-and-7, Mahomes scrambles for four yards and brings up third-and-2 from the Cincinnati 7 and then Travis Kelce picks up the first down.Mahomes tried everything on this play: on CBS: NFL (@NFL) 5:50 p.m.: Derwin James Jr T Shirts Another big play by Jerick McKinnon puts the Chiefs inside the red zone. He picks up 14 yards as the two-minute warning arrives.Mahomes was ready to block anybody : on CBS: NFL (@NFL) 5:48 p.m.: On third-and-1, Mahomes hits Travis Kelce wide open for 18 yards to the Cincinnati 38.BIG PLAY On 3rd & 1, Mahomes 18-yd pa s to Kelce 24 21 Q4 Ss 24/7 (@Sports_24x7_) 5:46 p.m.: Plays of 5, 5 and 8 yards by the Chiefs and it's now first-and-10 Junior Seau Jersey from their 43 as they near midfield and try to answer the score.5:42 p.m.: FIELD GOAL BENGALS. McPherson has just enough leg and keeps it just inside the left upright to give the Bengals the lead. Bengals 24, Chiefs 21 with 6:04 left and it's 21 unanswered points now for Cincinnati.MONEY MCPHERSON. 52 YARDS.The have the lead! : on CBS: NFL (@NFL) 5:40 p.m.: It's now third-and-8 from the KC 34 but the Bengals can't convert, so Evan McPherson will come out to attempt a 52-yarder.5:38 p.m.: A big gain again for the Bengals. This one for 16 to Tee Higgins as the Bengals cro s midfield and are at the Kansas City 34.On 1st & 5, Burrow 16-yd pa s to Higgins 21 21 Q4 Ss 24/7 (@Sports_24x7_) 5:34 p.m.: Another first down run on third-and-7 by Burrow, the fourth third down conversion so far in this quarter. First-and-10 at the Cincinnati 45 after a gain of 11 by Burrow.Burrow's got IT. : on CBS: NFL (@NFL) 5:31 p.m.: On third-and-7, Burrown is basically fully sacked but makes several impre sive moves and keeps i