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49ers storm back in second half to stun Lions, reach Super Bowl
Christian McCaffrey rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns, including the tying score during the San Francisco 49ers' comeback from a 17-point halftime deficit, as they defeated the Detroit Lions 34-31 for the NFC Championship on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif....

Report: Browns hiring former Bills OC Ken Dorsey
The Cleveland Browns are turning to former Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey to get quarterback Deshaun Watson back on track....

Chiefs shut down Ravens, book Super Bowl return
Travis Kelce caught a touchdown pass, set the NFL postseason record for receptions and the Kansas City Chiefs are off to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in five seasons after recording a 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in the AFC Championship Game....

Travis Kelce breaks Jerry Rice's playoff receptions record
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce set an NFL record for most career postseason receptions during Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the host Baltimore Ravens....

Don’t expect to see Kadarius Toney in a Chiefs uniform ever again
The AFC Championship game is underway. Both Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson have put their stamp on the game with amazing plays. This matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens may very well be an all-timer. However, a familiar face will not be participating. For the third time in...

Bills remove interim tag, promote Joe Brady to OC
The Buffalo Bills named Joe Brady as their offensive coordinator on Sunday....

Lamar Jackson, Lions serve as popular bets heading into title games
There has been little movement from the opening lines to the current spread in the AFC and NFC Championship games on Sunday....

Kyle Shanahan can’t end too many more seasons as 49ers coach <i>not </i>holding the Lombardi trophy
The San Francisco 49ers are back in the NFC championship game for the fourth time in head coach Kyle Shanahan’s seven-year tenure. That’s quite a feat, but eventually, you’ve got to win the big one. Shanahan is quickly approaching the point where people are going to begin questioning aloud if he can...

Report: Seahawks plan to interview Ravens DC Mike Macdonald
The Seattle Seahawks are willing to wait to interview Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for their vacant head coaching position, according to multiple media reports, but they can't do so until the Ravens lose....

Reports: Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco to play vs. Ravens
Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is expected to play against the host Baltimore Ravens in Sunday's AFC Championship Game, multiple media outlets reported....

Report: Lions, QB Jared Goff to talk contract extension
Quarterback Jared Goff has the Detroit Lions within one win of the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance....

Reports: Eagles expected to tab Kellen Moore as OC
Kellen Moore reportedly will be working with an NFC East team once again....

Reports: Falcons to hire Zac Robinson as offensive coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Los Angeles Rams passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Zac Robinson as their new offensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported....

The 12 most important NFL players in the Conference Championship Games
Football is a game of X’s and O’s, but the real difference gets made by the Jimmies and Joes. As we prepare for Conference Championship weekend, here are the 12 most important players to pay attention to on Sunday. ...

Reports: Patriots promoting DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator
The New England Patriots will promote defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator, according to multiple media reports Saturday....

Chiefs downgrade WR Kadarius Toney to out vs. Ravens
The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out wide receiver Kadarius Toney from Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the host Baltimore Ravens due to a hip injury and personal reasons....

Report: Bears to hire Eric Washington as defensive coordinator
The Chicago Bears are hiring Eric Washington to be their defensive coordinator, NFL Network reported Saturday....

49ers WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder) cleared for NFC title game
San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel was cleared to play in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday against the visiting Detroit Lions....

Chiefs rule out G Joe Thuney (pec), WR Skyy Moore (knee)
The Kansas City Chiefs ruled out All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney and wide receiver Skyy Moore for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens....

The longest championship droughts in NFL history
With the NFC Championship coming up, the Detroit Lions are two wins away from breaking one of the longest championship droughts in NFL history. Their opponents, the San Francisco 49ers, are looking to add to their trophy collection. The Niners haven’t been champs since the mid-90s. ...