The AFC Championship Game matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs was a clash between two bitter rivals with a trip to the Super Bowl in New Orleans on the line.
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National Anthem Goes Viral Ahead of AFC Championship Game
But the action on the field started way before the game. Ahead of the Chiefs and Bills clash, retired Navy Petty Officer First Class Generald Wilson went sang the National Anthem for the AFC Championship game. Wilson brought the house down and went viral, which led to tons of reactions from fans on social media.
"That National Anthem at the Chiefs/Bills game was exceptional! Well done!" one fan said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"Ol buddy just absolutely slaughtered the National Anthem.. thanks for your service and the golden pipes sir," another user added.
"Now that's how you sing the National Anthem!" another person said.
Tonight’s National Anthem Performed by United States Retired Navy Petty Officer First Class Generald Wilson with Flyover of B-2 Stealth Bomber pic.twitter.com/AJ4ysyS5bE
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Bills' Von Miller Praises Lamar Jackson Derrick Henry
Despite Baltimore's loss in the AFC Divisional Round, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson came to play in their clash with the Bills. He racked up 254 passing yards and 2 touchdowns. Ahead of their matchup with Baltimore Bills star linebacker Von Miller, who had a recovered fumble in the matchup, had high praise for the two-time MVP.
"He's an elite player. Huge, been a huge fan of Lamar for a bunch of these years now. We got the battle of the MVPs this weekend and it'll be good. They got a really good team, got a lot of respect for their coaching staff as well in their front office over there," Miller said.
The star linebacker also gave a nod to Ravens All-Pro running back Derrick Henry.
"Obviously, you got Derek Henry, Lamar Jackson, two elite players. ... We got a pretty good team as well with a lot of great talent over here as well. And that's why you play the game. That's what makes football great," Miller added.
