This new record for the most-watched AFC Championship game was nearly 58 million, which is an increase of 2 million compared to last year's AFC title game, which previously held the viewership record. It also slightly surpassed last year's NFC Championship, which aired later in the day — typically a time slot that performs better overall.

The game, which began at 6:30 p.m. ET, was the seventh straight appearance for the Chiefs in the AFC title game and the second time since 2020 that it featured the Chiefs and Bill

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, takes a tumble as Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (43) defends during the first half of an NFL football game ,Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 30-21. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) AP KANSAS CITY -- Here we go again.