Hurts largely succeeded against the blitz on the NFC side of the playoff bracket. But the Los Angeles Rams, who sacked Hurts seven times in Philadelphia’s 28-22 win in the divisional round, gave the Eagles quarterback considerable trouble. Oftentimes it appeared his checkdown options were ill-placed or covered up entirely.

The game — and the Chiefs’ historic charge toward an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat — was slipping away Sunday night in Kansas City.

The Kansas City Chiefs are headed back to the Super Bowl, where they'll look to secure the first-ever three-peat in NFL history. They got there thanks in part to an outstanding play call from defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.

Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo pulled out one of his best calls when his team needed it against the Bills.

Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's use of the blitz could be the Chiefs' key to beating the Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.

The Bills were able to tie the game after that, but a late field goal from Kansas City was the difference as they won 32-29. Stopping the Josh Allen tush push was a major part of the game and it is the play that is still being discussed as a lot of people think that it should've been a first down.