Plus: Uncertain futures for Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff, and how to view Lamar Jackson’s latest playoff exit.
On Sunday, our NFL "final four" was finalized, as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 28-22, for a place in the NFC Championship game, while the Buffalo Bills stamped their ticket to the AFC Championship game with a 27-25 victory over Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.
The Commanders (14-5) are in the conference championship game for the first time in 33 years and seventh time in franchise history. Washington is 5-1 in the NFC title game and has won three Super Bowls. Rookie QBs are 0-5 in conference championship games, so Daniels will try to break that streak.
Stafford and Kyren Williams each lost fumbles on consecutive drives that led to a pair of field goals in the second half. Stafford also botched a handoff to Williams on first down from the Philadelphia 8. Williams recovered it for a 7-yard loss and the Rams ended up settling for a field goal.
Turnovers and a late dropped pass doomed Baltimore, and the star QB used colorful language to sum up his team's misfortune.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson completes a 16-yard touchdown pass to Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman against the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Divisional Round.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may be the league MVP in the eyes of most NFL fans, but he would presumably trade that individual award without
"As long as Lamar is here, you'll have a shot every year at getting a Super Bowl," Ricard said. "That's the main thing; as long as Lamar is here, he has a good group of guys around him that play hard for him, that's all he needs."
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The Bills’ first takeaway came in the first quarter, when a Lamar Jackson deep ball went off the mark and was intercepted by safety Taylor Rapp. They did not turn the opportunity into points during what was a 7-7 contest at the time, but the takeaway was able to halt Baltimore’s offensive momentum after an impressive opening series.
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