In a moment etched forever into NFL history, the Kansas City Chiefs’ legendary “13 seconds” comeback against the Buffalo Bills has just earned another major accolade — being named the third-best NFL game of the 21st century.

The iconic Divisional Round showdown during the 2021-22 NFL playoffs featured a back-and-forth battle between two of the league’s brightest stars: Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. With just 13 seconds remaining on the clock and the Chiefs trailing, Mahomes engineered a near-impossible drive that led to a game-tying field goal, ultimately forcing overtime — where Kansas City sealed the win with a Travis Kelce touchdown.

This game was more than just a playoff thriller — it was a masterclass in clutch performance, and it sparked immediate conversations about changing the NFL’s overtime rules. The sheer intensity, combined with the gravity of the moment, left fans, analysts, and even rival players in disbelief.

Now, several years later, football historians and fans alike continue to rank it among the all-time greats. ESPN, NFL Network, and other sports outlets routinely highlight this battle as a defining moment in modern football.

For Chiefs fans, “13 seconds” isn’t just a stat — it’s a symbol of resilience, brilliance, and belief in the face of impossible odds. And now, it’s officially earned its place among the greatest games this century.