An action-packed conference championship round brings us to the precipice of the Super Bowl! The Eagles got going early and steamrolled the 49ers, while it took a last-second field goal to send Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to yet another Super Bowl. Our Ringer writers discuss Brock Purdy’s injury and how it affected San Francisco, how Mahomes managed to win despite his bad ankle, and how the Eagles stayed true to themselves en route to the Super Bowl. We also go through winners and losers from the weekend. Follow along with all of The Ringer’s coverage right here.
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 NFL Conference Championships
The Eagles routed the 49ers while a last-second field goal helped propel the Chiefs to yet another Super Bowl. Plus, Brock Purdy’s injury, how Mahomes prevailed despite a bum ankle, and winners and losers from the weekend.
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January 31
A Special Eagles Season With Philly Sports Media Legend Ray Didinger
Sheil and Ray discuss whether this is the best Philadelphia Eagles team we’ve ever seen and talk about the evolution of Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni
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January 30
Championship Chaos, Ref Debacles, and the NFL’s Stupidity
Are the Bengals and Chiefs now truly rivals, and has the championship window closed for San Francisco?
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January 30
NFL Conference Championship Round Recap
Nora and Steven also give their preliminary thoughts on an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl and the Cowboys letting go of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore
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January 30
Winners and Losers of the NFL’s Conference Championship Games
From a clutch Patrick Mahomes performance to Nick Sirianni’s master class in coaching to the Empire State Building’s (!!) online blunder, here are the winners and losers of the NFL’s conference championship games
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January 30
It Took a Bit of Everything, but the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes Are Headed Back to the Super Bowl
Mahomes’s performance on a bum ankle was just enough to lift Kansas City past the Bengals in a game that could become legacy-defining if he earns a second ring
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January 30
Mahomes Survives, Philly Cruises, a Bad Ref Weekend, Plus the Super Bowl Line With Cousin Sal
Bill recaps the conference championship games
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January 30
The Eagles Beat the 49ers by Staying True to Themselves
The NFC championship game might have been a dud, but the Eagles’ winning recipe is clear: Be aggressive, run the ball, and follow Nick Sirianni and Jalen Hurts to the Super Bowl
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January 29
Brock Purdy’s Injury Was the One Problem Kyle Shanahan Couldn’t Solve
The 49ers unraveled in their NFC championship game loss to the Eagles. Now, after missing out on the Super Bowl for the second straight year, is their championship window closing?
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January 27
Conference Championships: Eye Test, Stats, and Trends. Plus, Why It’s So Hard to Make NBA Trades, Deadline Teams, and Two Favorites in the West With John Hollinger.
John also talks about the toughest trades he had to make during his time with the Grizzlies and whether the Hawks would ever trade Trae Young during the season
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January 27
Conference Championship Betting Preview
Warren and House explain why this week is a teaser’s paradise
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January 27
The AFC and NFC Championship Games Entrance Survey
Will Joe Burrow keep up his hot streak against the Chiefs? How much will Patrick Mahomes be limited by his injury? And what should we expect from the battle between the Eagles offense and the 49ers defense?
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January 27
NFL Conference Championship Picks Against the Spread
Vegas oddsmakers are predicting tight games between the 49ers-Eagles and Bengals-Chiefs. Here’s the case for why each team could make the Super Bowl, and our picks for who will actually win.