The NFL playoffs have already delivered countless moments of ecstasy—but the best might be yet to come. The gallant Patrick Mahomes and his Kansas City Chiefs will stand in the way of Joe Burrow and the young Cincinnati Bengals, who hope to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in over three decades. Sean McVay will attempt to finally beat Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers, which would earn the Los Angeles Rams the privilege of playing for the Vince Lombardi trophy in their home arena. Check out The Ringer’s coverage of the conference championship games below:
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2022 Conference Championships
Joe Burrow and the Bengals will battle Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, while Sean McVay needs to break the Kyle Shanahan curse if the Rams want to play for the Vince Lombardi trophy at home
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January 31, 2022
Burrow’s “It” Factor, Chiefs Too Stubborn, and Stafford’s Validation, With Mark Schlereth
Plus, reacting to Tom Brady’s false-alarm retirement and answering life-advice questions
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January 31, 2022
Takes on Tony Romo, the Halftime Show Invasion, Sideline Reports, and Tom Brady’s Retirement U-turn
Bryan and David also look forward to the bevy of hastily assembled Bengals and Rams profiles being written for Super Bowl week
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January 31, 2022
The Rams and Bengals Are Going to the Super Bowl Because They Got the QB Question Right
Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford both elevate, and occasionally save, their offenses. And together they’ve shown that no agent of change in the NFL is more powerful than the right quarterback.
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January 31, 2022
Championship Round Recap
Plus, Kevin, Nora, and Ben briefly discuss the recent rumors about Tom Brady’s potential retirement
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January 31, 2022
A Rams-Bengals Surprise, Brady’s Decision + NBA Panic Trade Teams With Cousin Sal and Kevin O’Connor
Plus, discussing Super Bowl story lines, and another edition of Parent Corner
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January 31, 2022
Conference Championship Awards
Danny, Danny, and Craig react to Sunday’s games and preview the Bengals vs. Rams Super Bowl
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January 31, 2022
The Winners and Losers of the NFL Conference Championship Games
The Rams will host the Bengals in the Super Bowl, while critical mistakes by Jimmy Garoppolo and Andy Reid sent their teams home
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January 31, 2022
Championship Weekend Recap, Daboll’s Future As Giants HC. Plus, Harry Gagnon Makes Early Super Bowl Pick.
JJ talks Rams-49ers and Bengals-Chiefs
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January 30, 2022
The Rams’ All-in Bet Is on the Cusp of Paying Out
No team has been more aggressive in roster-building than the Rams. Now they’ll put their strategy to the test in Super Bowl LVI.
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January 30, 2022
The Bengals Are in the Super Bowl. How Is That Possible?
We’ve been trying to figure out Cincinnati all season. Now they’re playing for the championship.
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January 30, 2022
Tom Brady Vanquished Father Time
Brady is retiring after 22 seasons and seven Super Bowl wins. He’s ending his illustrious career at the peak of his powers.
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January 28, 2022
Giants Hire Brian Daboll as Their Head Coach
Danny Heifetz calls in with JJ to share his thoughts on the Giants’ hire and why the Schoen-Daboll connection is important
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January 28, 2022
NFL Championship Round Film Breakdowns With Ted Nguyen, the Forgotten Character in the Steroid Saga, Plus ‘The Line’ Director Doug Shultz
Ryen also hits on whether or not Ben Simmons’s trade value has diminished from August 2021 and the 76ers quest for a favorable trade
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January 28, 2022
Why the Bengals Defense Could Be in Trouble. Plus, Is Jimmy G Underrated?
Plus, Warren and House share their favorite bets of the week
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January 28, 2022
Sean Payton’s Retirement and Championship Weekend With Mark Ingram
The running back joins to share what he’s learned from the longtime Saints coach
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January 28, 2022
Previewing the Championship Round
Ben, Kaelen, and Ruiz also react to the recent head-coaching news around the NFL
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January 27, 2022
How the 49ers Defense Went From Weak Link to One of the Scariest Units in the NFL
Two months ago, San Francisco’s defense was struggling to find its footing. Now, it’s the strength of a team that’s one win away from a Super Bowl berth. How did DeMeco Ryans turn things around? And just how big of a role has Fred Warner played in that?
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January 27, 2022
The 49ers Bet Their Future on Trey Lance. Where Will He Be in the Biggest Game of Their Season?
Is San Francisco winning because of Jimmy G or in spite of him? Sunday’s NFC championship game could be a referendum on one of the splashiest moves of the offseason—and what the Niners did next.
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January 27, 2022
The Worst Bets for Championship Weekend
The guys talk 49ers-Rams and Bengals-Chiefs
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January 27, 2022
The Conference Championship Games Will Be Won and Lost in the Trenches
The NFL playoffs have been defined by superstar quarterbacks. That’s why a defensive line that can disrupt opposing passers is so important.
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January 26, 2022
What Are the Most Important Things About the Conference Championship Games?
Kevin is joined by Sheil Kapadia, Nate Taylor, and Ben Baby to preview this weekend’s NFL conference championships
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January 26, 2022
Championship Weekend Preview
Warren and Ben also react to the incredible games from this past weekend
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January 26, 2022
Is Gronk Returning in 2022? Plus, an NFC Title Game Preview
The Tampa Bay tight end joins Kevin to discuss his offseason plans and the upcoming Rams-49ers game
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January 26, 2022
Sean McVay Interviews Kyle Shanahan
Revisiting last summer’s conversation betweens the Los Angeles and San Francisco coaches
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January 26, 2022
The Intertwined Evolutions of Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay
The two coaches have been linked since their days in Washington and have employed similar offenses across their careers. But recently, their philosophies have diverged—and the NFC championship game won’t be decided by their similarities, but their differences.