NFL Playoffs 2025; Conference Championship Games Preview
The NFL playoffs are heating up as the conference championship games are set to take place on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The NFC Championship Game will feature the No. 6 seed Washington Commanders facing the No. 2 seed Philadelphia Eagles, while the AFC Championship Game will see the No. 2 seed Buffalo Bills take on the No. 1 seed Kansas City Chiefs. Both games will determine who advances to Super Bowl LIX.
NFC Championship: Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: Fox
- Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
- Key Storylines:
- Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels leads the Commanders, aiming to become the first rookie QB to start in a Super Bowl. Daniels has already tied the record for most playoff wins by a rookie (two) and could set a new record with a third win.
- The Eagles, led by quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley, are seeking their second Super Bowl appearance in three years. Barkley is coming off a dominant 205-yard rushing performance in the divisional round.
AFC Championship: Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Key Storylines:
- This marks the fourth postseason meeting between the Bills and Chiefs in the last five years, with Kansas City holding a 3-0 advantage. Bills quarterback Josh Allen is looking to finally overcome Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the playoffs.
- The Chiefs are chasing history, aiming for their third consecutive Super Bowl victory. A win would extend their postseason winning streak to nine games, putting them one step closer to matching the New England Patriots’ record of 10 consecutive playoff wins.
How to Watch:
- Streaming Options: Both games can be streamed via the Fox Sports App (NFC) and Paramount+ (AFC). Cord-cutters can also watch through Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Odds:
- Eagles vs. Commanders: Philadelphia is favored at -290, while Washington is the underdog at +235.
- Chiefs vs. Bills: Kansas City is slightly favored at -125, with Buffalo at +105.
Notable Fines:
- Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was fined $33,766 for two incidents in the divisional round win over the Detroit Lions, including a helmet-to-helmet hit on quarterback Jared Goff and an illegal hip-drop tackle on running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Both plays went unflagged during the game.
- Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. was fined $25,000 for criticizing officials after Houston’s loss to the Chiefs.
The winners of these games will advance to Super Bowl LIX, set to take place on February 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
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