The entrants in next month's Super Bowl were decided on Sunday.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Kansas City, Missouri:
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns while running for 57 more yards and another score as the Kansas City Chiefs advanced to their first Super Bowl in 50 years after scoring 28 unanswered points as they overcame a ten-point deficit and overcame the visiting Tennessee Titans 35-24 in the AFC Championship Game.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Santa Clara, California:
Running back Raheem Mostert ran for a franchise-record (regular or post-season) 220 yards while scoring four touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers overpowered the visiting Green Bay Packers 37-20 to win the NFC Championship Game. The Niners are heading to their first Super Bowl in seven years (and will be aiming for their first Super Bowl championship in 25 years)
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Sunday, January 19, 2020
Sunday, January 12, 2020
NFL Playoffs: Chiefs Overcome 24-0 Deficit To Bury Texans; Packers Hold Off Visiting Seahawks For Right To Take On Niners
The NFL Playoffs' divisional round concluded on Sunday with two games.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Kansas City, Missouri:
Patrick Mahones completed 23 of 35 passes for 321 yards and five touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs, after trailing 24-0, reeled off 41 unanswered points en route to a 51-31 beatdown of the visiting Houston Texans to advance to the AFC Championship Game for the second straight year as they will host the Tennessee Titans next Sunday at 12:05 PM Pacific Time (CBS).
The Chiefs will try to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in fifty years.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Green Bay, Wisconsin:
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns---both of them to Davante Adams----as the Green Bay Packers held off the visiting Seattle Seahawks 28-23 to advance to the NFC Championship Game, in which they will pay a visit on the San Francisco 49ers next Sunday at 3:40 PM Pacific Time (FOX).
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Kansas City, Missouri:
Patrick Mahones completed 23 of 35 passes for 321 yards and five touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs, after trailing 24-0, reeled off 41 unanswered points en route to a 51-31 beatdown of the visiting Houston Texans to advance to the AFC Championship Game for the second straight year as they will host the Tennessee Titans next Sunday at 12:05 PM Pacific Time (CBS).
The Chiefs will try to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in fifty years.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Green Bay, Wisconsin:
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns---both of them to Davante Adams----as the Green Bay Packers held off the visiting Seattle Seahawks 28-23 to advance to the NFC Championship Game, in which they will pay a visit on the San Francisco 49ers next Sunday at 3:40 PM Pacific Time (FOX).
Saturday, January 11, 2020
NFL Playoffs: Niners Dominate Vikings, Will Host NFC Title Game; Titans Stun Ravens In Baltimore
The NFL Playoffs continued on Saturday as the divisional playoff round commenced.
Both kickoff times are Pacific.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Santa Clara, California:
Running back Tevin Coleman ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers won their first-ever playoff game at Levi Stadium, dominating the visiting Minnesota Vikings 27-10 to advance to their first NFC title game in six years (which they will host next Sunday), and their 16th overall (tying the Pittsburgh Steelers' record for most conference championship game appearances).
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Baltimore:
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw for 88 yards and two touchdowns while running back Derrick Henry carried the ball 30 times for 195 (becoming the first player in NFL history to run for 180+ yards in three straight games) as the Tennessee Titans advanced to their first AFC title game in 17 years by shocking the Baltimore Ravens 28-12 on the road in their divisional playoff.
The Ravens' Lamar Jackson become the first quarterback in NFL playoff history to throw for more than 300 yards (365) and run for more than 100 yards (143) in a single game. Even though he threw for a touchdown, he turned the ball over three times (two interceptions and one lost fumble).
Both kickoff times are Pacific.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Santa Clara, California:
Running back Tevin Coleman ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers won their first-ever playoff game at Levi Stadium, dominating the visiting Minnesota Vikings 27-10 to advance to their first NFC title game in six years (which they will host next Sunday), and their 16th overall (tying the Pittsburgh Steelers' record for most conference championship game appearances).
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
At Baltimore:
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw for 88 yards and two touchdowns while running back Derrick Henry carried the ball 30 times for 195 (becoming the first player in NFL history to run for 180+ yards in three straight games) as the Tennessee Titans advanced to their first AFC title game in 17 years by shocking the Baltimore Ravens 28-12 on the road in their divisional playoff.
The Ravens' Lamar Jackson become the first quarterback in NFL playoff history to throw for more than 300 yards (365) and run for more than 100 yards (143) in a single game. Even though he threw for a touchdown, he turned the ball over three times (two interceptions and one lost fumble).
Sunday, January 05, 2020
NFL Playoffs: Saints Snakebitten Again As Vikings Win In OT To Set Up Date With Niners; Seahawks Knock Off Eagles In Philly
The opening round of the NFL Playoffs concluded on Sunday with two games, both in the National Football Conference.
At New Orleans:
Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw a four-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Rudolph in overtime as the Minnesota Vikings knocked off the New Orleans Saints 26-20 in their opening-round contest.
The game-winning TD was set up by a 43-yard pass to Adam Thielen.
It was the Vikings' first road playoff victory in 15 years.
Minnesota running back Dalvin Cook scored two touchdowns.
It was the third straight year that the Saints' season ended on the game's final play.
At Philadelphia:
Quarterback Russell Wilson threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to D.K. Metcalf while Marshawn Lynch ran for another score as the Seattle Seahawks held off the Philadelphia Eagles 17-9 on the road.
Here are the matchups for the NFC's divisional round with both kickoff times Pacific Standard:
Saturday:
At Santa Clara, California:
Minnesota Vikings @ San Francisco 49ers, 1:35 PM (NBC)
Sunday:
At Green Bay, Wisconsin:
Seattle Seahawks @ Green Bay Packers, 3:40 PM (FOX)
At New Orleans:
Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw a four-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Rudolph in overtime as the Minnesota Vikings knocked off the New Orleans Saints 26-20 in their opening-round contest.
The game-winning TD was set up by a 43-yard pass to Adam Thielen.
It was the Vikings' first road playoff victory in 15 years.
Minnesota running back Dalvin Cook scored two touchdowns.
It was the third straight year that the Saints' season ended on the game's final play.
At Philadelphia:
Quarterback Russell Wilson threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to D.K. Metcalf while Marshawn Lynch ran for another score as the Seattle Seahawks held off the Philadelphia Eagles 17-9 on the road.
Here are the matchups for the NFC's divisional round with both kickoff times Pacific Standard:
Saturday:
At Santa Clara, California:
Minnesota Vikings @ San Francisco 49ers, 1:35 PM (NBC)
Sunday:
At Green Bay, Wisconsin:
Seattle Seahawks @ Green Bay Packers, 3:40 PM (FOX)
Saturday, January 04, 2020
NFL Playoffs: Deshaun Watson Sets Up Game-Winning OT Field Goal For Texans; Titans End Pats Reign In Foxborough
The National Football League's 2019-20 Playoffs opened on Saturday with two first-round games, both in the American Football Conference.
At Houston:
Quarterback Deshaun Watson avoided what looked like a certain sack to complete a pass in overtime that set up Ka'imi Fairburn's game-winning field goal from 28 yards out with 3:20 remaining in the fifth quarter as the Houston Texans, who once trailed 16-0 in the third quarter, stormed back to upend the visiting Buffalo Bills 22-19 in their opening-round playoff game.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Running back Derrick Henry carried the ball 34 times for a franchise-playoff-record 182 yards while Logan Ryan ran back an intercepted Tom Brady pass nine yards for another score as the Tennessee Titans knocked off the defending Super Bowl champions New England Patriots 20-13 on the road in their opening-round playoff contest.
Here's the line-up for the AFC's divisional playoff round, set for next weekend, with both games televised by CBS:
Saturday, January 11:
At Baltimore:
Tennessee Titans @ Baltimore Ravens, 5:15 PM Pacific Time
Sunday, January 12:
Houston Texans @ Kansas City Chiefs, 12:05 PM Pacific Time
At Houston:
Quarterback Deshaun Watson avoided what looked like a certain sack to complete a pass in overtime that set up Ka'imi Fairburn's game-winning field goal from 28 yards out with 3:20 remaining in the fifth quarter as the Houston Texans, who once trailed 16-0 in the third quarter, stormed back to upend the visiting Buffalo Bills 22-19 in their opening-round playoff game.
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Running back Derrick Henry carried the ball 34 times for a franchise-playoff-record 182 yards while Logan Ryan ran back an intercepted Tom Brady pass nine yards for another score as the Tennessee Titans knocked off the defending Super Bowl champions New England Patriots 20-13 on the road in their opening-round playoff contest.
Here's the line-up for the AFC's divisional playoff round, set for next weekend, with both games televised by CBS:
Saturday, January 11:
At Baltimore:
Tennessee Titans @ Baltimore Ravens, 5:15 PM Pacific Time
Sunday, January 12:
Houston Texans @ Kansas City Chiefs, 12:05 PM Pacific Time
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