Chiefs, Eagles Eye Super Bowl Rematch as Rivals Clash in Conference Championships

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are two wins away from making NFL history, aiming to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls. Standing in their way are the Buffalo Bills, their perennial playoff rivals, in a highly anticipated AFC Championship Game on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders will battle in the NFC Championship, with a potential Super Bowl rematch between the Chiefs and Eagles on the line.

The Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, have dominated the Bills in playoff matchups, winning all three encounters since 2020. However, the Bills have won their last four regular-season meetings, setting the stage for a clash of titans. “Should be a phenomenal back-and-forth game,” said one NFL coach. “It will go down to the wire.”

In the NFC, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has led the Commanders to their first conference championship game since 1991. Despite being backed by the league’s 18th-ranked defense, Daniels has been a revelation, driving the Commanders to scoring opportunities on 93.8% of their playoff possessions. “The quarterback is going to continue to be the X-factor,” said a personnel executive. “He looks totally comfortable and in command.”

The Eagles, however, present a formidable challenge. With a potent rushing attack led by Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia split the regular-season series with Washington. “If (Barkley and Hurts) are both going in the running game, they’re really, really hard to beat,” an executive noted. “If Washington can stop (Barkley), they have a chance.”

Both games are expected to hinge on key factors such as fourth-down conversions and turnovers. The Commanders have been exceptional on fourth down, converting 6-of-9 attempts in the playoffs, while the Eagles boast a 6-0 turnover margin in the postseason. “This game could be a great one,” a coach said.

As the NFL’s Final Four prepare for battle, the stakes couldn’t be higher. For the Chiefs, it’s a chance at immortality. For their rivals, it’s an opportunity to etch their names into football history.