The Pittsburgh Steelers (16-1) and the New England Patriots (15-2) have combined for 31 wins this year, the highest total for teams in an AFC championship game. The most combined victories for AFC participants, including playoffs:

31 - Pittsburgh (16), New England (15), 2004

30 - Tennessee (15), Jacksonville (15), 1999

29 - New England (15), Indianapolis (14), 2003

28 - Denver (15), New York Jets (13), 1998

27 - Baltimore (14), Oakland (13), 2000

27 - Buffalo (14), Denver (13), 1991

27 - Buffalo (14), Los Angeles Raiders (13), 1990

27 - Pittsburgh (15), Houston (12), 1978

27 - Miami (15), Pittsburgh (12), 1972