Conference Championship recap

NFC:

[Eagles 31, 49ers 7]

An atrocious football game. I mean, the 49ers were already getting screwed hard by the officials, but then they not only lose Brock Purdy to a major elbow injury on their opening drive, but also lose 4th stringer Josh Johnson to a concussion. Any chance of a comeback was completely impossible when they didn't have a QB. The Eagles didn't even have to do anything. In fact, theirs has to have been the easiest playoff path to a super bowl any team has ever had. 

AFC:

[Chiefs 23, Bengals 20]

This game looked to be following a bad trend for the Chiefs. KC really played great in the first half, particularly on defense, yet only led by 7 at the break. Then as the Chiefs offense stumbled the Bengals tied it up. At 13-13 I'd have bet big money on a Bengals win. But the Chiefs showed a lot of grit. That Mahomes TD laser to get the lead back was huge. But then the Burrow Bullshit stepped up and made Mahomes fumble. Tie game shortly after, but Burrow couldn't get it over that final line. His last 2 drives ended with a terrible interception, and taking a sack to set up the last Chiefs drive. And yes, that late hit on Mahomes at the end was the right call. This was a very good game, arguably the best of an admittedly pretty weak postseason.

Super Bowl:

Well, it will really all depend on Patrick Mahomes health. He was able to grind this one out today, but was clearly not close to 100%. If 2 weeks can help get him closer to 100% then he is the difference and the Chiefs should win. The Eagles have the better defense, and generally whichever team has the superior defense wins the super bowl. But the Eagles come from the weaker conference and had a remarkably easy playoff run. They haven't beaten any particularly good teams with an actual QB since early in the season. I certainly hope the Chiefs win this, and if Mahomes can be Mahomes I think they will. 

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