NFL Playoffs: Pats Make Short Work Of Chargers, Advance To 8th Straight AFC Title Game; Saints Overcome Then Hold Off Eagles To Get Shot At Rams

The divisional round of the NFL Playoffs concluded on Sunday with two games.

AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:

At Foxborough, Massachusetts:

Running Back Sony Michel ran for 129 yards and three touchdowns as the New England Patriots raced out to a 35-7 lead before halftime, then coasted to a 41-28 home victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in a divisional playoff game.

The Patriots will make their NFL-record eighth consecutive conference championship game appearance when they visit the Kansas City Chiefs next Sunday at 3:40 PM Pacific Time (CBS).



NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:

At New Orleans:

Drew Brees threw for two touchdowns while Marcus Lattimore intercepted two Nick Foles passes as the New Orleans Saints overcame an early 14-point deficit and ended the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl title defense by holding off the visitors 20-14 in a divisional playoff contest.

Next Sunday, the Saints will host the Los Angeles Rams for the NFC Championship at 12:05 PM Pacific Time (FOX).