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Bold predictions for Championship Sunday

Bold Predictions

Bold predictions for Championship Sunday

Will Matthew Stafford score three touchdowns and pull off a win against San Francisco? Our NFL analysts weigh in and cast their wildest predictions for the AFC and NFC Championship Games on Sunday, starting with Bengals-Chiefs at 3 p.m. EST on CBS.

WHAT'S TRENDING

Nate Burleson previews biggest storylines ahead of Championship Sunday

Players who will shine on Championship Sunday | 'GMFB'

Most fascinating players on Championship Sunday | 'GMFB'

Every team's chance to win Super Bowl heading into championship weekend | Game Theory

Championship win probabilities, score projections | Game Theory

Cyn City: Frelund's conference championship over/under projections

Best teams to fall one game short of Super Bowl | NFL Throwback

Best of Ben Roethlisberger through the years

Previewing NFL Inspire Change Special

BEN ROETHLISBERGER RETIRES

NFL community reacts to Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger's retirement

Ben Roethlisberger's career by the numbers

Ben Roethlisberger retires: Iconic quarterback defined Steelers era, in good times and bad

Ben Roethlisberger career highlights | NFL Throwback

Ben Roethlisberger's Top 10 performances | NFL Throwback

Ben Roethlisberger's Top 50 plays | NFL Throwback

Rosenthal: How Roethlisberger's HOF chances compare to Eli Manning's

Roethlisberger throws 12 TDs in two weeks in 2014 | NFL Throwback

David Carr: Roethlisberger played 'like a defensive lineman' in the pocket

Warner: What 'jumped out to me the most' about Roethlisberger over the years

Bill Cowher on Ben Roethlisberger's legacy

Judy Battista considers Ben Roethlisberger's legacy

Rapoport: Ben Roethlisberger announces retirement after 18 NFL seasons

Big Ben says farewell to Pittsburgh in retirement announcement video

Full NFL Game: Super Bowl XLIII - Steelers vs. Cardinals | NFL Game Pass

NFLPA COLLEGIATE BOWL

2022 NFL Draft: Five takeaways from NFLPA Collegiate Bowl practice

Jeff Fisher describes what it means to be head coach for NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Mike Yam: Collegiate Bowl QB's unique ties to Tua Tagovailoa

Bisciotti, Yam: Storylines to look for ahead of 2022 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Mike Yam: Players to watch in 2022 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

Daniel Jeremiah 2022 NFL mock draft 1.0: Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis among 3 QBs taken in Round 1

Daniel Jeremiah breaks down his 2022 Mock Draft 1.0

2022 NFL Draft: 10 prospects who will boost their stock at Senior Bowl

2022 NFL Draft order: 28 of 32 first-round picks locked in; Bills hold 25th overall selection

List of underclassmen granted eligibility for 2022 NFL Draft

Daniel Jeremiah analyzes 2022 NFL draft class

Daniel Jeremiah's 2022 NFL Draft preview

Jeremiah's '22 draft preview: N.Y. teams with multiple high picks, finding playmakers

Jeremiah's '22 draft preview: Breaking down Aidan Hutchinson, WR class and more

Daniel Jeremiah's 2022 draft preview: Top OL, team fits for Jordan Davis

2022 NFL Draft preview: Team needs and evaluating Malik Willis

LATEST COACH, GM NEWS

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah ready to get to work after finding perfect fit in Minnesota

Ravens hire Mike Macdonald to be new defensive coordinator

Rapoport reveals 'the favorite' to land Dolphins' HC job right now

Rapoport: Three early candidates to watch for Saints' HC opening

Cowboys DC Dan Quinn informs interested teams he's returning to Dallas for 2022 season

Brooks: Matt Eberflus set to implement 'Tampa 2' scheme in Chicago

Rapoport reveals candidates for Hackett's coordinator assistants in Denver

Rapoport: Raiders' top GM candidates

'GMFB' reacts to Broncos hiring Nathaniel Hackett as next head coach

Ranking NFL head coach openings: Which jobs are most enticing?

Sean Payton stepping down as head coach of Saints after 15 seasons

Bears hire Chiefs exec Ryan Poles as new general manager

NFL coaching, GM tracker: Latest news, interviews, developments in 2022 hiring cycle

AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

2021 NFL playoffs: What to watch for in Bengals-Chiefs AFC Championship Game

Bengals vs. Chiefs preview | Conference Championship

James Palmer previews matchups to watch in Bengals-Chiefs AFC Championship Game

How significant is Bengals Week 17 win vs. Chiefs | 'GMFB' weighs in

'GMFB' game picks for AFC Championship

Players who will shine on Championship Sunday | 'GMFB'

Chiefs DT Chris Jones on rematch with Bengals: 'It's going to be a battle'

Andy Reid on 'special' chemistry between Mahomes, Kelce and Hill: 'All three of them trust each other'

Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu remains in concussion protocol ahead of AFC Championship Game

What would a Championship Sunday win mean for Joe Burrow? | 'GMFB' weighs in

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase: 'Les Miles told me I couldn't play receiver'

What can Bengals do against Chiefs that Bills didn't? | 'GMFB' weighs in

Cris Carter: 'There's a number of things' that make Tyreek Hill special

Rosenthal: Joe Burrow should be feeling confident going into title game vs. Chiefs

Bengals have 'a lot of confidence' ahead of rematch with Chiefs in AFC Championship Game

2021 NFL playoffs: What we learned from Chiefs' win over Bills in Divisional Round

2021 NFL playoffs: What we learned from Bengals' win over Titans in Divisional Round

NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

2021 NFL playoffs: What to watch for in 49ers-Rams NFC Championship Game

49ers vs. Rams preview | Conference Championship

Stacey Dales previews 49ers-Rams NFC Championship Game

PFF: 49ers vs. Rams preview | NFC Championship Game

'GMFB' game picks for NFC Championship

Aaron Donald: The only thing I'm lacking now is a Super Bowl championship

Cooper Kupp vs. Deebo Samuel: Who will power their team to NFC title win?

Sean McVay, Rams seek to snap six-game losing streak vs. Kyle Shanahan, 49ers in NFC title game

Which WR is tougher to prepare for: Deebo Samuel or Cooper Kupp?

Fred Warner: I have such a great group around me that I have no choice but to be great

HOFer Jerry Rice discusses 49ers-Rams NFC West rivalry

What would a Championship Sunday win mean for Matthew Stafford? | 'GMFB' weighs in

Are 49ers in Rams' heads before Championship Sunday? | 'GMFB'

Brooks, Dales: Third installment of 49ers-Rams is 'storylines galore'

Sean McVay has 'tremendous faith and confidence' in Cam Akers despite two fumbles vs. Buccaneers

2021 NFL playoffs: What we learned from Rams' win over Buccaneers in Divisional Round

2021 NFL playoffs: What we learned from 49ers' win over Packers in Divisional Round

FEATURED

Quick passes can solve Bengals shaky pass protection in AFC championship | Next Gen Edge

RedHot Recaps: Divisional Round

Top 5 fastest ball carriers from Divisional Round | Next Gen Stats

Top plays from Divisional Round weekend | Next Gen Stats

Top 3 connections by air distance | Divisional Round

Next Gen Stats: Matthew Stafford's 6 most improbable completions | Divisional Round

Top 10 plays of the year | Next Gen Stats

Next Gen Stats: Top 10 fastest ball carriers from 2021 season

Top 10 connections by air distance of the 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Ryan Tannehill's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Matthew Stafford's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Tom Brady's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Kyler Murray's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Josh Allen's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Patrick Mahomes' 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Joe Burrow's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Derek Carr's 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

Next Gen Stats: Mac Jones' 5 most improbable completions | 2021 regular season

ANALYSIS

Cap casualties and trade chips: Ten New Orleans Saints players who could be moved this offseason

Ranking multi-time Super Bowl-winning QBs: Where does Ben Roethlisberger sit?

NFL teams that can turn it around in 2022: Ravens, Vikings among those set to rebound

Bucky Brooks 2022 NFL mock draft 1.0: Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral only QBs selected in Round 1

NFL Power Rankings, Championship Sunday: Chiefs soar to No. 1 after EPIC win; Packers, Titans spiral

Sean Payton's tenure with New Orleans Saints transformed franchise, reinvigorated city

NFL Divisional Round fact or fiction: Best weekend ever? Best game ever? Tom Brady's last game ever?

The First Read: Six initial thoughts heading into Championship Sunday

Divisional Round of 2021 season makes playoff history

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady-led late rally comes up short vs. Rams in Divisional Round

NFL Divisional Round: Biggest winners and losers from Saturday's stunning playoff doubleheader

Offseason QB market preview: Russell Wilson, Tua Tagovailoa, Derek Carr among compelling names

Next Woman Up: Jane Skinner Goodell, Co-Executive Producer of 'Earnin' It: The NFL's Forward Progress'

Michael F. Florio's 2021 fantasy football lessons learned

FROM THE CLUBS

Rams surprise social justice leaders with Super Bowl LVI tickets

Chiefs fans raise $178K for Buffalo's Oishei Children's Hospital

buffalobills.com

Junior Reporter Landon talks cars and pets with Stephen Weatherly

denverbroncos.com

11-year old Aubrey gets a Super Bowl surprise from Derek Carr

Photos: Bengals celebrate Divisional Round win

Raiders surprise Las Vegas principal with Super Bowl LVI tickets

Children's Hospital junior reporters interview Broncos players

denverbroncos.com

Saints legend Steve Gleason wins NCAA Inspiration Award

neworleanssaints.com

Justin Simmons provides support to 'Speak Life: The Musical,' aiming to end bullying

denverbroncos.com

Darren Waller surprises couple with Super Bowl LVI tickets

Bucs' D-line launches first of 24 mobile food pantries for families in need

Alec Ingold's classroom donations help students and teachers at Strong Start Academy

John Madden's impact on Ron Rivera's coaching development

washingtonfootball.com

How Damien Harris' childhood influenced his football-giving tradition

Rams launch scholarship providing first-generation students financial support

Bills players award five $50K grants to support non-profits

buffalobills.com

Rams highlight Inspire Change efforts that are creating positive change

Lee Smith was mic'd up for the first time in 11 years

AtlantaFalcons.com

Making the Brand: Jason Wright on final renaming steps

WashingtonFootball.com

Emotions running high for Ben Roethlisberger

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