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WATCH: Bengals fans celebrate game-winning field goal, AFC Championship

Bengals to face Rams in Super Bowl LVI

Fans throughout the Tri-State celebrated as rookie Evan McPherson made a game-winning kick in overtime against the Kansas City Chiefs.

By: Taylor Weiter

Posted at 11:13 PM, Jan 30, 2022

and last updated 2022-01-30 23:13:42-05

CINCINNATI — The Bengals are going to the Super Bowl — and finally facing a team not named the San Francisco 49ers! While fans at Arrowhead got to watch Evan McPherson's game-winning kick in person, many fans gathered at Tri-State restaurants and houses for watch parties.

Here are just some of our favorite fan reactions to the final play of the game:

1. The Banks: It was cold in Cincinnati, but that didn't stop hundreds of people from watching the game outside at The Banks. As McPherson's kick crosses the goal posts, fans go crazy while "Welcome to the Jungle" plays.

The Banks was going wild! pic.twitter.com/Wf0Wnh8o5h
— Seth Davis (@SethDavis55) January 31, 2022

2. Baby Bengals: We may be a liiiiittle biased, but try to tell us this video of reporter Larry Seward's son celebrating the win doesn't make you smile! "NoooOOOBODY!"

My son. My mood. #WhoDey @WCPO pic.twitter.com/C0T8fXP6Pw
— Larry Seward (@LSewardWCPO) January 31, 2022

"Hear them Bengals growling..." Sara Elizabeth shared this video of one young fan singing the team to victory!

Who dey!! #CincinnatiBengals #Bengals #WhoDey pic.twitter.com/eFVJsMjOGl
— Sara Elizabeth (@25RedRose) January 31, 2022

3. The "I can't look"-ers: At this watch party, shared by Stephanie Layton, two fans decided not to watch McPherson's final kick. "I might hyperventilate," one said.

pic.twitter.com/I8R2z0uEwY
— Stephanie Layton (@StephLayton24) January 31, 2022

4. Wings & Rings: Amy Chandler shared this video of fans at Wings & Rings in Liberty Township celebrating the win. As you can imagine, the place gets just a little loud.

From Wings & Rings in Liberty Twp! Who Dey, baby!! pic.twitter.com/ZwavxBFUwC
— Amy Chandler (@mom2maxman) January 31, 2022

5. Silver Spring House: Yep, that's a conga line you see in Sycamore Township.

Cincinnati going wild!!! Silver Spring House in Sycamore Twp erupts!🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡 Whodey!!! pic.twitter.com/hT572n1vR9
— Julie O'Neill WCPO (@JulieONeillWCPO) January 31, 2022

6. Is that Joe Shiesty?: Caroline Reevie shared a video of the 94-year-old fan celebrating like QB1.

This 94 year old is saying Who Dey!!!!! pic.twitter.com/qqiuCDvaxn
— Caroline Reevie KCRG (@caroline_reevie) January 31, 2022

7. Dog gets in on the celebration: One watch party ran around the house while celebrating — their dog was quick to join.

pic.twitter.com/LBL93E4mVZ
— Drop the Mike (@mickmaster44) January 31, 2022

8. "Grown man tears": The win was emotional for much of Who Dey Nation. These fans weren't afraid to cry — and fall to the ground after the kick was good.