Chiefs, Jerry Rice and Travis Kelce
One team that booked its trip to the conference championship on Saturday is returning to a comfortable place, having gone seven straight years. The other hasn’t been on a stage this big since 1992.
The 35-year-old tight end saves his best for the playoffs yet again, leading the Chiefs to their seveenth straight AFC championship game.
The Washington Commanders, led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, shocked the Detroit Lions to advance to their first NFC Championship since 1992. The Lions, who entered the playoffs as the NFC's top seed after a franchise-best 15-2 season, couldn’t overcome five turnovers in the loss and succumbed to a 45-31 loss.
Two teams are one step closer to a Super Bowl appearance, including the defending champions and a team that many didn’t expect to be in this position. David Morassutti has the takeaways.
• The Houston Texans take on the Kansas City Chiefs at 4:30 p.m. ET at frigid Arrowhead Stadium in Sunday’s first NFL divisional round game. In Saturday’s nightcap, the Washington Commanders head to Ford Field to take on the Detroit Lions. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET.
Follow live text commentary from the divisional round of the NFL play-offs as the Houston Texans take on the Kansas City Chiefs before the Washington Commanders travel to face the Detroit Lions.
Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship ga
Follow live text commentary from the divisional round of the NFL play-offs as the Houston Texans take on the Kansas City Chiefs before the Washington Commanders travel to face the Detroit Lions.
Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington’s dazzling rookie, and the Commanders stunned the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.
Travis Kelce enters the postseason for the second consecutive year with questions about whether he’s lost a step. Despite Kelce generating career lows, Patrick Mahomes anticipates another big playoff run from the star Chiefs TE.