Philadelphia, PA – The NFL conference championship games are officially set following a thrilling and snowy divisional round of playoffs over the weekend. The Philadelphia Eagles managed to clinch a hard-fought win over the Los Angeles Rams while the Buffalo Bills held off the Baltimore Ravens to secure their spots in the semifinal matchups.
This upcoming weekend, the Eagles will host the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game, while the Bills will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship. As fans reflect on the exciting divisional round, there are already plenty of hot takes swirling around which performances were impressive and which should be taken with a grain of salt.
One key takeaway is about the Eagles’ quarterback, Jalen Hurts. While he has been under scrutiny for his low passing yards in recent games, it seems that Hurts has found a way to manage games effectively. Despite throwing for only 131 and 128 yards in his last two playoff games, Hurts has not turned the ball over, allowing the Eagles’ strong running game to do the work. In fact, the Eagles remain undefeated in games where he has finished, boasting a perfect record.
Meanwhile, the Commanders have emerged as surprising contenders after beating the high-powered Detroit Lions. Led by Jayden Daniels, who has played at an elite level all season, Washington enters the championship with newfound confidence and momentum. However, they will face a tough challenge going into Philadelphia, where the Eagles have a strong home playoff record.
The Bills’ matchup against the Chiefs also has a storied rivalry feel, as Buffalo has struggled historically against Kansas City in the playoffs. Even with a perfect regular-season record against them, the playoff experience of the Chiefs, particularly in their home stadium, makes this clash highly unpredictable. The Bills managed to move past the Ravens thanks to their stellar defense and by avoiding turnovers, a crucial aspect as they head into Arrowhead.
As anticipation builds for what promises to be a thrilling championship weekend, fans around the league are buzzing with excitement. Can the Eagles continue their winning streak? Will the Commanders pull off an upset in Philadelphia? And can the Bills finally overcome their playoff demons against the Chiefs? These questions will be answered soon as teams look to secure their spots in the Super Bowl.
