January 26, 2025

Two familiar foes from past playoff battles are set to clash once again. The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills will face off to determine the AFC champion. This evening is no ordinary one, as the AFC Championship Game brings one of the most anticipated matchups since the start of the season. The top two teams in the American Football Conference, the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, will battle it out to decide the conference champion and the final participant in Super Bowl LIX. Chiefs Seek a Three-Peat The Kansas City Chiefs are undoubtedly the team to beat, entering this AFC Championship as the top seed with an incredible 15-2 record. They secured their spot in this game by defeating the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. The Chiefs are on a mission to claim their third consecutive AFC Championship and continue their quest for the ultimate prize: a Super Bowl three-peat. Bills Aim for Their First Super Bowl Appearance Since 1994 On the other side, the Buffalo Bills are determined to turn their impressive 13-4 season into their first AFC Championship since 1994. That year marked their last Super Bowl appearance, where they fell to the Dallas Cowboys. Since then, the Bills have been unable to return to the NFL’s grandest stage. In recent years, they’ve come close, only to fall short in the playoffs. They were eliminated in the Divisional Round in 2022, 2023, and 2024, and lost the AFC Championship in 2021. Adding to the drama, their 2022, 2024, and 2021 losses all came at the hands of Kansas City, giving the Bills extra motivation to settle the score today. Despite the Bills’ tough postseason history, the two teams have evenly split their last 10 matchups with five wins each. Most recently, Buffalo defeated Kansas City 30-21 on November 17, 2024. Game Time and Venue This must-watch game kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Central Time at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Two familiar foes from the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders, will face off to determine the National Football Conference champion. The long-awaited day has arrived. This Sunday, January 26, the NFL will crown its divisional champions, starting with the NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders. As division rivals in the NFC East, these teams know each other well, promising a thrilling and hard-fought battle. Eagles Enter as the Favorites The numbers and statistics from this season favor the Eagles, who secured their spot in the NFC Championship as the second seed with an impressive 14-3 regular-season record. In the Wild Card Round, Philadelphia easily defeated the Green Bay Packers before eliminating the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round. Now, the Eagles stand just one win away from a chance to claim their second Super Bowl ring. Commanders Seek to Recapture 1991 Glory The Commanders, on the other hand, are the surprise team of the NFC Championship. With a 12-5 regular-season record, they entered the playoffs as the sixth seed. In the Wild Card Round, Washington overcame the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and in the Divisional Round, they shocked the NFL by defeating the top-seeded Detroit Lions, who were considered strong Super Bowl contenders. Now labeled the “dark horse,” the Commanders aim to return to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1991, the year they last claimed the Vince Lombardi Trophy. At that time, the franchise was still known as the “Redskins.” As division rivals in the NFC East, these two teams have a long history of matchups, although playoff encounters are rare. The last postseason meeting was in the 1991 Wild Card Round, where Washington triumphed 20-6 on their way to winning the NFL championship that same year. Game Time and Venue The game is scheduled to kick off at 2:00 p.m. Central Time at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Philadelphia Eagles.

The San Francisco 49ers have rehired Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator after a 16-day search. Saleh, who previously held this position with the Niners from 2017 to 2020, rejoins the team after serving as head coach of the New York Jets and recently working as a consultant for the Green Bay Packers. The decision comes following the departure of Nick Sorensen, with head coach Kyle Shanahan seeking an experienced leader capable of adapting to challenges. While Saleh interviewed with other teams, he ultimately chose to reunite with the 49ers, where he previously led one of the NFL’s top defenses.   You may also like: The Jets have chosen Darren Mougey as their new general manager   Cover Image: 49ers.com 

The New York Jets have appointed Darren Mougey, former assistant general manager of the Denver Broncos, as their new general manager following the dismissal of Joe Douglas in November after a disappointing 3-8 start to the season.   Mougey, 39, spent the last three seasons as assistant GM for the Broncos and has built an extensive career with the organization, starting as a scouting intern in 2012. He also served as director of player personnel in 2021.   Now, Mougey joins forces with new head coach Aaron Glenn to rejuvenate the Jets and put an end to their playoff drought. The team hasn’t had a winning season since 2015, when they finished with a 10-6 record.   You may also like: Liam Coen Named New Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars Cover Image: X(@nyjets)