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NFL Divisional Round Results and Championship Matchups
The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs has concluded, setting the stage for the Championship games on Sunday, January 25th. the Denver Broncos will represent the AFC,while the Seattle Seahawks will compete for the NFC title.
AFC: denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots
The #1 seeded Denver Broncos secured their spot in the Championship wiht a thrilling 33-30 overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills.Though, the win came at a significant cost, as Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suffered a fractured ankle late in the game. Despite the injury,Denver will host the Championship game.
The game was a back-and-forth affair. The Bills took an early lead with a touchdown pass from Josh Allen to hardman, but the Broncos responded with a touchdown of their own from Nix to Crum. The teams traded scores throughout the first half, with Denver taking a 20-10 lead into halftime after a field goal from Lutz. Buffalo battled back, tying the game at 27-27 with a late field goal from Prater. Denver regained the lead with a late touchdown pass from Nix to Mims Jr., but Allen engineered a final drive to force overtime with a 50-yard field goal from Prater as time expired. In overtime,after an Allen interception,Lutz sealed the victory for Denver with a 23-yard field goal.
NFC: Seattle Seahawks Advance
The #1 seeded Seattle Seahawks dominated the San Francisco 49ers, winning 41-6 in a game marked by injuries for the 49ers. The Seahawks opened the game with a 95-yard kickoff return touchdown by Shaheed. seattle quickly extended their lead, ending the first quarter 17-0 after a touchdown pass from Darnold to Smith-Nijgba. Seattle continued to pour it on, ultimately winning 41-6.
Other Divisional Round Results
New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans
The #2 New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16. The Texans initially led 10-7 in the second quarter with a touchdown pass from CJ Stroud to Kirk, but the Patriots responded with a pick-6 and extended their lead with a touchdown pass from Maye to Diggs. houston added two field goals, but New England closed out the game with another touchdown pass from maye to Boutte, securing their place in the Championship