This new record for the most-watched AFC Championship game was nearly 58 million, which is an increase of 2 million compared to last year's AFC title game, which previously held the viewership record. It also slightly surpassed last year's NFC Championship, which aired later in the day — typically a time slot that performs better overall.

The Buffalo Bills (13-4) will attempt to hit on the road and win in the playoffs against the Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) in the AFC Championship game on Jan. 26 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium,