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49ers and Eagles, Bengals and Chiefs Headed to NFL Championship Weekend

Photos: C. Edmondson, B. Streicher, K. Elgazzar, D. Medley ~ USA TODAY Sports

DETROIT, January 23, 2023 ~ NFL divisional round playoffs have brought us to four, with the Philadelphia Eagles now set to face the San Francisco 49ers in Philadelphia, and the Cincinatti Bengals headed face the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. Games air next Sunday, January 29 starting at 3 p.m.

The drama began early Saturday afternoon, when Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a high ankle sprain in the first quarter, temporarily sidelining him in their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Despite the injury, the No 1 seed Chiefs rallied, with backup quarterback Chad Henne helming a 98-yard touchdown drive, and Mahomes later returning to the game to clinch their fifth AFC championship game appearance. The Chiefs defeated the Jaguars in a close matchup, 27-20.

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(CONTINUED) Later Saturday, the Philadelphia Eagles submitted a strong performance against the New York Giants, with Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throwing for 154 yards and two touchdowns, and running backs Kenneth Gainwell and Miles Sanders combining to rush for over 200 yards. The Eagles will advance to the NFC championship round with a 38-7 win over New York. 

Sunday’s early matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills played out in a snowy backdrop, with injured Bills safety Damar Hamlin in attendance for the first time since suffering an on-field cardiac arrest back on January 6. Home field advantage and the appearance of Hamlin weren’t enough however to lift the Bills to victory, with Bangles quarterback Joe Burrow gaining an early lead that never really narrowed. Cincinnati’s 27-10 win sends them to face the chiefs in the AFC championship game. 

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49ers and Eagles, Bengals and Chiefs Headed to NFL Championship Weekend

January 21, 2023 ~ Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half in the AFC divisional round game Arrowhead Stadium. Photo: USA TODAY Sports

January 21, 2023 ~ Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne throws against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half in the AFC divisional round game at Arrowhead Stadium. Photo: Jay Biggerstaff ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 21, 2023 ~ Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs the ball against Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun during the second half in the AFC divisional round game at Arrowhead Stadium. Photo: Jay Biggerstaff ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 21, 2023 ~ Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half in the AFC divisional round game at Arrowhead Stadium. Photo: Denny Medley ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 21, 2023 ~ Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney runs the ball against Jacksonville Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins during the second half in the AFC divisional round game at Arrowhead Stadium. Photo: Denny Medley ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 21, 2023 ~ Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes meets with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence following the AFC divisional round game at Arrowhead Stadium.Photo: Jay Biggerstaff ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 8, 2023 ~ Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts hands off to running back Miles Sanders against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Photo: Eric Hartline ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 21, 2023 ~ New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones passes against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter during an NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Photo: Bill Streicher ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 21, 2023 ~ Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson tackles New York Giants wide receiver Richie James in the third quarter during an NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Photo: Bill Streicher ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 21, 2023 ~ The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate after defeating the New York Giants during the NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Photo: Bill Streicher ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 8, 2023 ~ Television analyst Evan Washburn talks with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after a victory against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Photo: Bill Streicher ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 22, 2023 ~ Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen throws in the first quarter during an NFL divisional playoff game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Photo: Kareem Elgazzar ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
January 22, 2023 ~ Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon breaks a tackle by Buffalo Bills safety Dean Marlowe on a carry in the first quarter during an NFL divisional playoff game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Photo: Kareem Elgazzar ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
January 22, 2023 ~ Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase catches a pass and turns in for a touchdown in the first quarter of the NFL divisional playoff game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Photo: Sam Greene ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
January 22, 2023 ~ Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds tackles Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon on a run in the first quarter of the NFL divisional playoff game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Photo: Sam Greene ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
January 22, 2023 ~ Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow tosses the ball back to Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon for a carry in the first quarter during an NFL divisional playoff game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Photo: Kareem Elgazzar ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
January 22, 2023 ~ San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy throws during the first quarter of the NFC divisional round game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi's Stadium. Photo: Kyle Terada ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 22, 2023 ~ Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is tackled by San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga during the second quarter of the NFC divisional round game at Levi's Stadium. Photo: Kyle Terada ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 22, 2023 ~ Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott runs during the second quarter of the NFC divisional round game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Photo: Kyle Terada ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 22, 2023 ~ San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey runs past Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch during the third quarter of the NFC divisional round game at Levi's Stadium. Photo: Kyle Terada ~ USA TODAY Sports
January 22, 2023 ~ Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb runs against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward during the fourth quarter of the NFC divisional round game at Levi's Stadium. Photo: Kyle Terada ~ USA TODAY Sports

(CONTINUED) The closest game of the weekend came last, with Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys taking on the San Francisco 49ers and rookie quarterback Brock Purdy. Purdy, who took over for the injured Jimmy Garropolo back in December, continues to be a surprise sensation, with a now 7-0 record as an NFL starter. The 49ers head to the NFC championship game with a 19-12 win. 

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