Have the Chiefs done enough to be named the next great NFL dynasty?

The word "dynasty" has lost some of its value in the sports world as of late, due to it being heavily overused by fans and media alike. The prestigious title was once reserved for only the greatest teams in sports — ones that dominated their leagues for many years and won multiple championships.

With a gutsy 27-24 win over the Buffalo Bills, the Kansas City Chiefs are one step closer to becoming the next true dynasty.

Even in a season rife with uncharacteristic struggles on offense — namely at wide receiver — the Chiefs once again find themselves one win away from a trip to the Super Bowl. A win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship and later in the penultimate game would mark quarterback Patrick Mahomes' third Super Bowl victory with Kansas City, permanently etching his name among the all-time greats.

The last great NFL dynasty was the 2001-18 Patriots, who were led by HC Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady. By the time their dominant run finally came to an end, New England had won six Super Bowls, nine AFC titles, and 17 division titles.

When comparing the Chiefs to Belichick and Brady's Patriots, Kansas City holds its own in several impressive stats.

Since the 1970 NFL/AFL merger, The Patriots have had the most consecutive conference championship appearances, reaching eight in a row from 2011-18. The Chiefs lurk close behind, as they gear up to face the Baltimore Ravens in their sixth consecutive AFC Championship appearance.