Get ready for an epic showdown as the NFL's top teams battle for a spot in Super Bowl LIX. This weekend's conference championship games will feature thrilling matchups between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, and the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders.
The NFL conference championship games will determine the matchup for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday. Here's a look at the storylines you need to know for both matchups:The Washington Commanders ' dramatic turnaround from the second-worst team in the NFL last year to the brink of the Super Bowl is fueled by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels . The 24-year-old, drafted No.
2 overall out of LSU, has shown poise and a polished dual-threat skill set, throwing 25 touchdown passes and rushing for six touchdowns and nearly 900 yards during the regular season. After defeating Tampa Bay in his first NFL playoff game and upsetting the top-seeded Detroit Lions last week, Daniels faces a tougher challenge this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, who boast the league's top-ranked defense and a passionate fan base. The Eagles are also powered by running back Saquon Barkley, who rushed for 2,005 yards this season (just 100 shy of Eric Dickerson's longstanding record) and scored 15 total touchdowns. With quarterback Jalen Hurts questionable due to injury, Barkley could be crucial in carrying the Eagles to their second Super Bowl in three years. The Kansas City Chiefs, who have only lost one meaningful game since winning their second consecutive Super Bowl title last year, face a familiar foe in the Buffalo Bills. The Bills defeated the Chiefs in November, marking Mahomes' second interception that day. The rivalry between Mahomes and Allen is intense, with Allen favored to win the MVP award this season after his impressive playoff performance against the Ravens. While Allen holds a 4-4 record against Mahomes in their regular season matchups, he is 0-3 in playoff encounters. The Chiefs have defeated the Bills in both their previous playoff meetings, including a thrilling overtime victory in the 2022 Divisional Round. This Sunday's AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium promises another intense showdown. The outcome will determine which team advances to the Super Bowl, where either the Chiefs will attempt to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls or the Bills will finally break their long championship drought.
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