Kansas City Chiefs to face Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 Super Bowl
ByKelli Dugan, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
ByKelli Dugan, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
It’s official.
The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Feb. 7 in Super Bowl LV.
The Chiefs’ bid for back-to-back titles crystalized Sunday night with a Patrick Mahomes-led 38-24 win over Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to secure the AFC Championship and a berth in the 2021 Super Bowl.
Meanwhile, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers will have home-field advantage – a Super Bowl first – when the Chiefs roll in to Tampa Bay’s Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs knocked off the Green Bay Packers 31-26 Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field to win the NFC Championship.
Although Brady, at 43, will be playing in his 10th Super Bowl, the Bucs are making their first appearance in the title game since the 2002 season, ESPN reported.
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Photos: Bucs defeat Packers 31-26 in NFC title game, reach Super Bowl Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Photos: Bucs defeat Packers 31-26 in NFC title game, reach Super Bowl Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mike Evans grabs a 15-yard touchdown pass against Green Bay Packers' Kevin King during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Photos: Bucs defeat Packers 31-26 in NFC title game, reach Super Bowl Green Bay Packers' Kenny Clark (97) reacts after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Photos: Bucs defeat Packers 31-26 in NFC title game, reach Super Bowl Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Carlton Davis (24) tries to defend against Green Bay Packers' Marquez Valdes-Scantling as he makes a 50-yard touchdown catch during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Photos: Bucs defeat Packers 31-26 in NFC title game, reach Super Bowl Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones (33) fumbles after being hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jordan Whitehead (33) during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Photos: Bucs defeat Packers 31-26 in NFC title game, reach Super Bowl Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Scott Miller makes a 39-yard touchdown pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Photos: Bucs defeat Packers 31-26 in NFC title game, reach Super Bowl Green Bay Packers' Marquez Valdes-Scantling makes a 50-yard touchdown catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Carlton Davis during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Photos: Bucs defeat Packers 31-26 in NFC title game, reach Super Bowl Green Bay Packers' Adrian Amos (31) intercepts a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mike Evans (13) as Jaire Alexander (23) defends during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Photos: Bucs defeat Packers 31-26 in NFC title game, reach Super Bowl Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Chris Godwin (14) catches a pass against Green Bay Packers' Darnell Savage (26) during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Photos: Bucs defeat Packers 31-26 in NFC title game, reach Super Bowl Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Scott Miller catches a 39-yard touchdown pass against Green Bay Packers' Kevin King during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Chiefs top Bills 38-24 in AFC title game, head back to Super Bowl Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs top Bills 38-24 in AFC title game, head back to Super Bowl Buffalo Bills cornerback Siran Neal walks off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 38-24. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs top Bills 38-24 in AFC title game, head back to Super Bowl Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs top Bills 38-24 in AFC title game, head back to Super Bowl Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates with teammate Tyreek Hill (10) after catching a 5-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Chiefs top Bills 38-24 in AFC title game, head back to Super Bowl Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) dives toward the goal line over Buffalo Bills cornerback Josh Norman (29) during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Kelce was ruled out of bounds on the play. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs top Bills 38-24 in AFC title game, head back to Super Bowl Buffalo Bills running back T.J. Yeldon (22) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs safety L'Jarius Sneed (38) and safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs top Bills 38-24 in AFC title game, head back to Super Bowl Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown, center, during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs top Bills 38-24 in AFC title game, head back to Super Bowl Kansas City Chiefs safety L'Jarius Sneed (38) and safety Juan Thornhill (22) break up pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Chiefs top Bills 38-24 in AFC title game, head back to Super Bowl Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates after catching a 1-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs top Bills 38-24 in AFC title game, head back to Super Bowl Kansas City Chiefs safety L'Jarius Sneed (38) and safety Juan Thornhill (22) break up a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
