The rivalry between the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals is getting political.
The Bengals are off to a different 0-2 begin this season after struggling heartbreak in Arrowhead stadium on Sunday with a last-second loss to the Chiefs and Harrison Butker’s golden boot.
The 2 groups exchanged the lead a number of occasions within the second half, and Evan McPherson’s fourth area aim of the night time with slightly below 10 minutes remaining put the Bengals inside attain of victory.
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However a essential penalty by rookie Daijahn Anthony was simply sufficient for Butker to do what he does finest as the sport clock ran out.
The battle for bragging rights has been constructing for the reason that Chiefs’ 23-20 victory within the AFC championship recreation in 2023 (wherein Butker additionally kicked a game-winning area aim). Naturally, there was some trash speaking within the lead as much as Sunday’s recreation.
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The Bengals social media group posted on X, “Made it to Kansas. … The place’s the stadium?”
Selecting up on the slight, and ready for the suitable time, the mayor of Kansas Metropolis, Quinton Lucas, fired again along with his personal quip.
“I hope y’all had an important day in Missouri. You’re welcome again any time.”
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The Bengals head into Week 3 0-2 for the fifth time in six seasons.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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