NFL Playoffs: Rams and Pats Win Conference Titles In OT On Road To Set Up Rematch Of SB XXXVI

Both National Football League conference championship games were contested on Sunday.

NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:

At New Orleans:

Greg Zuerlein kick four field goals, including the game-winner from 57 yards out in overtime as the Los Angeles Rams, who had never led during regulation, knocked off the New Orleans Saints 26-24 on the road to win their first National Football Conference title in seventeen years.

The Rams will be playing in their fourth Super Bowl.



AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:

At Kansas City, Missouri:

Rex Burkhead scored two touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime as the New England Patriots advanced to their third straight Super Bowl (and eleventh overall) by defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 37-31 on the road.

The Patriots will be gunning for their record-tying sixth Super Bowl title, all under head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady.

Sony Michel, who ran for three touchdowns in the divisional playoff win over the Los Angeles Chargers, ran for two more in the AFC title game.



Super Bowl LIII will be played on Sunday, February 3 at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium (3:30 PM Pacific Time, CBS).