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With some prolific quarterbacks in Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow, some of the most dynamic weapons in the sport in Philadelphia, and some elite defensive talent in San Francisco, all four teams feel capable of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy when all is said and done.
Four of the most evenly matched semifinalists in recent memory will battle it out for two Super Bowl slots on Sunday in what promises to be a thrilling final chapter on the road to Arizona.
The Sporting News has all you need to know about how to watch Sunday’s AFC and NFC championship games.
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What time are the NFL playoff games today?
NFC Championship Game
Date: Jan. 29, 2023 Matchup: San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa. Start time: 3 p. m. ET
AFC Championship Game
Date: Jan. 29, 2023 Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo. Start time: 6:30 p. m. ET
Championship Sunday begins with a matchup few might’ve expected when the season began. Rather than Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, or even the reigning champion Rams, it’s Brock Purdy and the 49ers against Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.
That, of course, doesn’t tell the full story. Both rosters are loaded with offensive weapons and defensive talent, as well as some of the NFL’s best coaching staffs and schemes. You could argue these are the two most talented rosters in football from top to bottom. Nevertheless, both still have much to prove.
The Eagles won a Super Bowl five years ago, but they’re led by a new head coach and new quarterback who haven’t been on this stage before.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan has been here before, reaching the Super Bowl three years ago and the NFC championship last year, but he has yet to win the big one and will need a road win just to get that opportunity again.
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Once the NFC is settled, the battle for the AFC takes center stage. It’s a rematch of last year’s AFC title game, which saw the Bengals overcome an early deficit to upset the Chiefs in Kansas City.
This time, Cincinnati isn’t such an underdog. No one is underestimating Joe Burrow after he and the Bengals dominated the Bills in the divisional round, and a significant ankle injury to Patrick Mahomes only makes this game even more of a challenge for Kansas City.
There are still lingering concerns about the Bengals’ depleted offensive line, so if the Chiefs can do what the Bills couldn’t and generate some pressure, they may not need to rely on Mahomes and the offense so much.
What channel are NFL games on?
49ers vs. Eagles
TV channel: Fox Live stream: Fox Sports app, fuboTV (U. S. ) | DAZN (Canada)
The NFC championship game will be broadcast on Fox. Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play) and Greg Olsen (color analyst) will be on the call from Lincoln Financial Field.
Bengals vs. Chiefs
TV channel: CBS Live stream: Paramount+, fuboTV (U. S. ) | DAZN (Canada)
The AFC championship game will be broadcast on CBS. Jim Nantz (play-by-play) and Tony Romo (color analyst) will be on the call from Arrowhead Stadium.
NFL live streams for playoff games
For viewers looking to watch the hopes without cable, Fox’s broadcast of 49ers vs. Eagles will also be streamed on the Fox Sports app. CBS’ broadcast of Bengals vs. Chiefs will be streamed on Paramount +.
Both games can also be streamed on fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
NFL playoff schedule 2023
Wild-card round
Saturday, Jan. 14
Sunday, Jan. 15
Monday, Jan. 16
Divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 21
Sunday, Jan. 22
Conference championships
Sunday, Jan. 29
Super Bowl 57
Sunday, Feb. 12
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That’s because Sunday is the day for two conference championship games: The NFC championship between the Packers and Buccaneers, followed by the AFC championship between the Chiefs and Bills. Two winners will matchup in two weeks for the right to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.
Green Bay and Tampa Bay meet up in the early game at Lambeau Field with two of the greatest quarterbacks ever on display in the forms of Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady. They’ll be supplemented by strong rushing attacks and wide receiving corps for what could be a shootout unless one of the defenses has something to say about that. The major storyline entering Kansas City’s hosting of Buffalo is Patrick Mahomes’ health — last season’s Super Bowl MVP was concussed in the divisional round against Cleveland. He cleared concussion protocol, setting up a top-notch QB matchup between Mahomes and Josh Allen.
With the participants in the big game on the line, below you’ll find all the information you need about how to watch the conference championship games Sunday.
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What time are the NFL playoff games today?
Game 1
Date: Sunday, Jan. 24 Matchup: Green Bay Packers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Location: Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin Start time: 3:05 p. m. ET
Game 2
Date: Sunday, Jan. 24 Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills Location: Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri Start time: 6:40 p. m. ET
The early game will feature two of the greatest quarterbacks ever, the 37-year old Aaron Rodgers against the 43-year old Tom Brady. Both are shoo-ins for the Hall of Fame when their time comes, but they’ll both be looking to add another ring to their resume first. Unlike some seasons, both Rodgers and Brady have strong running games they can count on to supplement their still dangerous right arms. Green Bay features a three-headed backfield attack of Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams and AJ Dillon, while it’s Ronald Jones and Leonard Fournette splitting time behind Brady. Especially if it’s a cold, wintry day at Lambeau Field, don’t be surprised if it’s the stronger rushing attack that heads to the Super Bowl.
The nightcap showcases two of the league’s best young quarterbacks in Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Buffalo’s Josh Allen. Mahomes was concussed in the divisional round against the Browns, but was cleared to start after going through the league’s five-step concussion protocol. The Bills have no such worries with Allen, who at this point is both the team’s best passer and best rusher. He’ll be asked to do it all once again to keep Buffalo’s dream season alive, and he’s got a receiving quartet of Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley, John Brown and Gabriel Davis to make it happen. The outcome of this game will most likely come down to Mahomes’ health, though.
What channel are Sunday NFL games on?
Packers vs. Buccaneers
TV channel: Fox Live stream: fuboTV | DAZN (in Canada)
This will be the final Fox NFL broadcast of the season, and so we’ll get the top team on the call once more. Joe Buck will do play-by-play, while Troy Aikman will be the color commentator.
New Fox hire Tom Rinaldi should join Erin Andrews in sideline reporting duties to fill out the same crew that worked the Buccaneers vs. Saints game in the divisional round.
Chiefs vs. Bills
TV channel: CBS Live stream: fuboTV | DAZN (in Canada)
The top CBS broadcast team will call the AFC Championship Game on Sunday night. That means Jim Nantz will handle play-by-play duties with Tony Romo as his color commentator and Tracy Wolfson doing the sideline reporting.
CBS is the broadcaster of Super Bowl 55 on Feb. 7, so this crew will work the final two games of the 2020 NFL season to conclude the 2021 playoffs.
NFL live streams for playoffs
The two networks broadcasting the games Sunday both have streaming services that will also show the game, with the NFC’s Fox broadcast being shown on Fox Sports Go and the AFC’s CBS broadcast on CBS All Access.
For those without cable, there are several options for streaming the NFL playoffs:
NFL playoff schedule 2021
Wild-card round
Saturday, Jan. 9
Sunday, Jan. 10
Divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 16
Sunday, Jan. 17
Conference championships
Sunday, Jan. 24
Super Bowl 55
Sunday, Feb. 7
When is Super Bowl 55 in 2021?
Date: Sunday, Feb. 7 Time: 6:30 p. m. ET Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.
Super Bowl 55 stays in Florida in 2021, returning to Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Super Bowl has been to Raymond James Stadium twice before, in 2000 and 2008.
Super Bowl 54 was played in Hard Rock Stadium, the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Florida.
