WATCH: Isiah Pacheco's touchdown that changed Kansas City Chiefs' AFC future
Pacheco withstood a tough tackle at the end but momentum saw him across goal line
January 22, 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs Sunday advanced into the American Football Conference (AFC) Championship Game after crushing the Buffalo Bills with a close 27-24 win.
As expected by fans, the face-off was quite thrilling but one of the highlights of the game was when running back Isiah Pacheco scored a remarkable touchdown, turning the game around for the Chiefs.
A former standout at Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Pacheco scored a four-yard touchdown run with 14:20 remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Chiefs a 27-24 lead over the Buffalo Bills, USA Today reported.
It was the game-winning touchdown for the Chiefs, who advanced to the AFC Championship Game.
As of the midpoint of the fourth quarter, Pacheco had 86 rushing yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.
The hard, physical run saw Pacheco withstand a tough tackle at the end but momentum saw him across the goal line.
The touchdown led to show pop star Taylor Swift, who is dating Pacheco’s teammate, tight end Travis Kelce, present at the game and celebrating in the video.
