The divisional round often features some of the best matchups in each postseason. This has resulted in epic games throughout the history of the NFL, including in the past 25 years. Here are the most memorable ones from the AFC in the 21st century.
Best AFC divisional round playoff games in NFL history since 2000
#5 - Steelers vs Jaguars in 2018
The Jacksonville Jaguars stormed out to a commanding 21-0 lead but they allowed the Pittsburgh Steelers to get back in the game. Ben Roethlisberger threw five touchdown passes and Leonard Fournette rushed for three TDs to lead the Jaguars to a 45-42 victory in the divisional round.
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#4 - Ravens vs Steelers in 2011
The Pittsburgh Steelers trailed by 21-7 in the third quarter but three turnovers led to 17 unanswered points. The Baltimore Ravens proceeded to tie the game at 24-all before Roethlisberger put together a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter. A 58-yard pass to Antonio Brown set up a Rashard Mendenhall TD to advance past the divisional round.
#3 - Chiefs vs Colts in 2003
The Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts both showed off their dominant offenses in this game that featured no punts. Edgerrin James and Priest Holmes exceeded 120 rushing yards and scored two TDs each, but Peyton Manning was the difference in the game. His three TDs helped the Colts to a 38-31 win.
#2 - Ravens vs Broncos in 2013
It took two overtime periods to decide the winner of this AFC divisional round playoff game. Joe Flacco connected with Jacoby Jones for a 70-yard game-tying TD with just 30 seconds remaining in regulation to send it to OT. After a scoreless first OT, Justin Tucker hit a field goal for a Ravens 38-35 victory.
#1 - Chiefs vs Bills in 2022
Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen delivered one of the most epic games in NFL history and it came during the divisional round in 2022. The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills combined for 25 points and had four lead changes in the final two minutes of regulation. The Bills scored the go-ahead TD with 13 seconds left, but it wasn't enough to beat Mahomes, who threw a game-winning TD to Travis Kelce in overtime to win the game, 42-36.
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