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The Kansas City Chiefs have once again advanced to the AFC Championship Game, marking their seventh consecutive appearance in this stage of the playoffs. On Saturday, Patrick Mahomes and his team defeated the Houston Texans 23-14, keeping alive their pursuit of a historic championship three-peat.
Since 2018, the Chiefs have played in every AFC Championship Game, winning four of them and securing three Super Bowl titles. As the top seed in the AFC this season, Kansas City will host the conference championship game at Arrowhead Stadium, regardless of whether their opponent is the Baltimore Ravens or Buffalo Bills.
Commanders Upset Lions to Reach NFC Championship
In the NFC, the Washington Commanders secured their place in the conference championship with a stunning 45-31 victory over the top-seeded Detroit Lions. The Commanders, entering the playoffs as the No. 6 seed, will play their next game on the road, facing either the Philadelphia Eagles or the Los Angeles Rams.
Divisional Round Continues Sunday
The Divisional Round of the playoffs wraps up Sunday with two critical matchups:
- NFC: (4) Los Angeles Rams at (2) Philadelphia Eagles, 3 p.m. ET
- AFC: (3) Baltimore Ravens at (2) Buffalo Bills, 6:30 p.m. ET
Both games could be heavily influenced by weather conditions. Snow is expected in Philadelphia, potentially impacting the Rams-Eagles game, while sub-freezing temperatures are forecast for the Ravens-Bills clash in Buffalo.
Conference Championship Schedule
The stage is set for next weekend’s conference championship games:
- Sunday, Jan. 26
- NFC: Washington Commanders at TBD, 3 p.m. ET
- AFC: TBD at Kansas City Chiefs, 6:30 p.m. ET
Super Bowl LIX Countdown
The winners of the AFC and NFC Championship Games will face off in Super Bowl LIX, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. ET in New Orleans.
Road to the Super Bowl
The Chiefs’ dominance continues as they aim for another championship under the leadership of Patrick Mahomes. Meanwhile, the Commanders have emerged as the underdog story of the playoffs, overcoming the odds to reach the NFC Championship. Sunday’s divisional games will determine the final four teams, who will then prepare for their shot at Super Bowl glory.
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