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LOS ANGELES — The final quarter of the 2021 AFC divisional round playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs could not have been more exciting. Three lead changes. Five scoring drives. A 36-36 tie at the end of regulation. The overtime period, however, could not have been more disappointing. One coin toss. One touchdown drive. Game over. The most exciting playoff game in ...
A detail of the official National Football League NFL logo is seen painted on the turf as the New York Giants host the Atlanta Falcons during their NFC wild-card playoff game at MetLife Stadium on Jan. 8, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

LOS ANGELES — The final quarter of the 2021 AFC divisional round playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs could not have been more exciting.

Three lead changes.

Five scoring drives.

A 36-36 tie at the end of regulation.

The overtime period, however, could not have been more disappointing.

One coin toss.

One touchdown drive.

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