NFL Playoffs Schedule: Conference Championship Games, Bracket Updates, and More

 The Stage is Set for Super Bowl 59

The journey to the NFL's biggest stage is nearing its climax. Only two games remain before the final showdown, as the 14-team playoff bracket narrows to just two finalists by Sunday night. Four teams—two from the AFC and two from the NFC—remain, each with a unique story in what has been a thrilling season.



In the AFC, the Buffalo Bills fought off a comeback from the Ravens to advance to their third straight AFC Championship game. They’ll face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs for the ninth time since 2020. Meanwhile, the NFC showcases a fierce rivalry as the Washington Commanders, the underdog of the postseason, take on the top-seeded Philadelphia Eagles.

A Weekend of High-Stakes Football

This weekend promises captivating matchups, dynamic quarterbacks, and unforgettable moments. Rookie Jayden Daniels of the Commanders looks to make history as the first rookie QB to lead a team to the Super Bowl.

As the playoffs heat up amid the winter chill, here’s everything you need to know about the conference championship round:

NFL Playoff Games This Weekend

Four teams remain in the hunt for the Lombardi Trophy. Here are the matchups:

AFC Championship Game

  • Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills

NFC Championship Game

  • Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders

Conference Championship Weekend Schedule

Both championship games are set for Sunday, with action-packed matchups going back-to-back.

Sunday, Jan. 26

  • Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders: 3 p.m. ET, Fox
  • Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills: 6:30 p.m. ET, CBS

Updated NFL Playoff Bracket

The playoff bracket now features just two teams per conference:

AFC

  1. Kansas City Chiefs
  2. Buffalo Bills

NFC

  1. Philadelphia Eagles
  2. Washington Commanders

How the NFL Playoff Bracket Works

Unlike fixed brackets in other sports, the NFL playoffs adjust based on seeding. Top seeds earn a first-round bye, and matchups are recalibrated after each round. This fluid format sets the stage for surprises and drama.


When Will the Super Bowl Matchup Be Finalized?

The matchup for Super Bowl 59 will be locked in by Sunday night, following the conclusion of the Chiefs-Bills game in Kansas City.

Full NFL Playoff Schedule and Results

Wild Card Round

  • Jan. 11-13:
    • Texans 32, Chargers 12
    • Ravens 28, Steelers 14
    • Bills 31, Broncos 7
    • Eagles 22, Packers 10
    • Commanders 23, Buccaneers 20
    • Rams 27, Vikings 9

Divisional Round

  • Jan. 18-19:
    • Chiefs 23, Texans 14
    • Commanders 45, Lions 31
    • Eagles 28, Rams 22
    • Bills 27, Ravens 25

Conference Championships

  • Jan. 26:
    • Eagles vs. Commanders: 3 p.m. ET
    • Chiefs vs. Bills: 6:30 p.m. ET

Super Bowl 59

  • Date: Feb. 9, 2025
  • Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
  • TV: FOX

The race for the Lombardi Trophy is heating up—get ready for an unforgettable finish!

















Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

At Least 10 Dead After Car Plows Into New Orleans Crowd—Suspect Dead, FBI Investigating As Terrorism

Image
  At least 10 people were killed in New Orleans’ Bourbon Street early on Wednesday after a vehicle rammed into a crowd in the popular tourist district during New Year’s celebrations, in an incident that is now being investigated as a potential terrorist act. Referral link Key Facts In an  official statement , city authorities said 30 injured people have been transported to nearby hospitals and 10 people are dead. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said a man drove a pickup truck into the crowd and then opened fire at police. The suspected attacker is dead after engaging in with local law enforcement, the FBI said in an emailed statement, adding the agency is working with partners “to investigate this as an act of terrorism.” New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a  press conference  the city “was impacted by a terrorist attack,” adding that the matter was still under investigation. An improvised explosive device was found and investigators are tr...
Read more

Fatalities confirmed as passenger plane collides with Army Black Hawk, source reports.

Image
  Fatalities confirmed as passenger plane collides with Army Black Hawk, source reports. What We Know So Far Midair Collision: A passenger aircraft carrying 64 people collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport, Washington, DC, according to aviation and defense officials. Rescue Operation: About 300 first responders are conducting a massive search in the freezing Potomac River, where both aircraft crashed. The DC fire chief confirmed fatalities, and no survivors have been recovered yet. Aircraft Details: The passenger plane, American Airlines Flight 5342 , had 60 passengers and four crew members. It departed from Wichita, Kansas. The Army Black Hawk had three soldiers on board and was on a training mission. Aftermath: The crash left the plane in pieces in the water, with the helicopter nearby. Reagan National Airport is closed until at least 11 a.m. ET Thursday , airport officials said. Presidential Response: Former Pres...
Read more

How the Hype Around Chinese AI Model DeepSeek Triggered a Massive Nasdaq Sell-Off

Image
 How the Hype Around Chinese AI Model DeepSeek Triggered a Massive Nasdaq Sell-Off How DeepSeek, a Rising Chinese AI Startup, Sparked a Massive Nasdaq Sell-Off A young Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek , triggered a dramatic sell-off in U.S. technology stocks on Monday as its highly competitive and remarkably cost-effective AI models raised concerns about the staggering investments America’s leading tech giants have poured into artificial intelligence. The emergence of DeepSeek has disrupted investor confidence in the AI narrative that has fueled a U.S. bull market over the last two years. Its breakthroughs cast doubt on the dominance of Nvidia’s chips and created ripple effects across sectors, even impacting power producers expected to benefit from surging AI data center demand. Here’s how DeepSeek's rise unfolded and shook Wall Street: The Rise of DeepSeek: A Game-Changer in AI A Revolutionary New Model Founded in May 2023 by Liang Wenfeng , DeepSeek was partly funded by Liang...
Read more