Championship Sunday: The Path to Super Bowl LX

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Tomorrow, the NFL narrows its field from four to two. With Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium just two weeks away, we have a fascinating double-header featuring a legendary AFC rivalry and a rubber match between NFC West divisional foes. It’s the AFC and NFC championship games.

AFC Championship: New England Patriots at Denver Broncos

Time: 3:05 PM ET | Network: CBS | Location: Empower Field at Mile High

This matchup is a study in contrasting momentum. The Denver Broncos (15-3) have been the resilient “Comeback Kings” of 2025, but they face their toughest test yet without their leader.

The Stidham Era Begins: The Broncos suffered a massive blow in their Divisional win over Buffalo, losing star QB Bo Nix to a season-ending ankle injury. Jarrett Stidham now steps into the spotlight, tasked with guiding the AFC’s top seed past a relentless Patriots defense.
The Maye Factor: For New England, Drake Maye has evolved from a high-ceiling prospect into a stone-cold playoff performer. After the Patriots’ defense forced five turnovers against Houston last week, they’ll look to rattle Stidham early in the thin Denver air.
History on the Side of the Horses: Denver is 4–0 all-time at home in the postseason against New England. Can they make it 5–0 with a backup under center?

Key Injury: Broncos QB Bo Nix (Out – Ankle), Patriots LB Harold Landry III (Out – Knee).

NFC Championship: Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks

Time: 6:40 PM ET | Network: FOX | Location: Lumen Field

For the third time this season, the Rams and Seahawks meet—this time with the George Halas Trophy on the line. After splitting the regular-season series, the “12s” in Seattle will be looking to make Lumen Field a nightmare for the visiting Rams.

The Rubber Match: These two teams are separated by a grand total of one point across their two previous meetings this season. Seattle won the last matchup in Week 16 in a thrilling overtime finish.
Offensive Juggernaut vs. Home-Field Noise: The Rams’ offense has been the best in the league, averaging 30.5 points per game. However, Sam Darnold and the Seahawks’ #6 ranked defense have proven they can slow down elite units, especially when Jaxon Smith-Njigba is creating mismatches in the secondary.
Turnover Battle: The Rams intercepted Caleb Williams three times last week. If they can force Darnold into the same mistakes that plagued him in their early-season matchups (six combined INTs in two games), Los Angeles could be headed to their second Super Bowl in five years.

Key Injury: Rams OT Rob Havenstein (Out – Ankle), Seahawks LB Chazz Surratt (Out – Ankle).

Broadcast Note

Keep an eye (and ear) on the FOX broadcast for the NFC game. Tom Brady will be in the booth as the color analyst for his first-ever Conference Championship broadcast, bringing a unique perspective to a game featuring two of his former divisional rivals.