In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs, coming off a first-round bye, beat the Houston Texans 23-14 at home on Saturday despite only 212 yards of offense. They sacked Texans QB C.J. Stroud eight times and Houston kicker Kaimi Fairburn missed a field goal and an extra point, and he had a field goal blocked.

Breaking down the NFC and AFC championship games with keys to victory, subplots to watch, possible unexpected heroes and final score predictions.

D.C. began early as the rookie quarterback led the No. 6 Washington Commanders to a stunning 45-31 road victory over the top-seeded Detroit Lions in Saturday's divisional round matchup. The Commanders advance to the NFC Championship Game for the first time ...

This new record for the most-watched AFC Championship game was nearly 58 million, which is an increase of 2 million compared to last year's AFC title game, which previously held the viewership record. It also slightly surpassed last year's NFC Championship, which aired later in the day — typically a time slot that performs better overall.

The Chiefs advanced past the Wild-Card Round with a bye, as did the Detroit Lions on the NFC side ... CBS The Chiefs hosted the AFC Championship Game five straight seasons from 2018-22, and ...

Will the Chiefs continue their quest for a three-peat? Or will the Bills’ inexorable offense prevail? Follow along for live updates and analysis in the NFL playoffs.

Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles will host Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game.

Considering that it's conference championship Sunday in the NFL Playoffs with another Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs clash in the AFC Championship Game an

Commanders upset win over the Lions puts Eagles in position to host the NFC Championship game with a win over the Rams on Sunday

In Saturday’s nightcap, the Washington Commanders defeated the Detroit Lions 45-31 in the ... playoff games and have played in every AFC Championship Game since the 2018-19 season.

Now, all eyes shift toward the Commanders' familiar foe in the Philadelphia Eagles. The game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field. Those wishing to take the trip up Interstate 95 to support the Burgundy and Gold, will have to do so by shelling out some big money for tickets.

The NFL playoffs continue on Sunday and we asked USA TODAY Sports' staff for their top picks to win the AFC and NFC championship games.