In January 2011 the Steelers played the Jets in the AFC Championship game, this is the most recent AFC championship that did not feature either the Chiefs or the Patriots.

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15 straight AFC championship games have had either KC or NE competing in them.

Patriots: 9 appearances

Chiefs: 7 appearances

(Played each other once)