The 2011 NFL season is down to three games for the Lombardi Trophy, which will change hands in 2012 thanks to Sunday's stunning upset by the New York Giants. Jeff Darlington says there's a refreshingly loose feel around the four remaining Super Bowl aspirants. Relive a wild divisional weekend with Pat Kirwan, and then get a read on next weekend's conference championship games with Elliot Harrison.
Here's what else is on tap for Monday:
On NFL Network
Watch the
49ers' 36-32 win over the
Saints in its entirety on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. ET.
» Stay tuned to NFL Network for live reports from the camps of the Giants, Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers. Hear from members of all four teams as we get ramped up for championship weekend.
» The Saints and 49ers gave us a thrilling finale to their divisional-round showdown in San Francisco. Here's another look at the incredible final 2 minutes and 18 seconds. Also be sure to catch the game in its entirety Tuesday on NFL Network at 8 p.m. ET.
» Spend some time in the meeting rooms and on the sidelines with the coaching combatants in Sunday's AFC Championship Game when NFL Network airs "A Football Life: Bill Belichick" on Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET, followed by "Sound FX: John Harbaugh" at 10:30 p.m.
» News continued to develop on the coaching front over the weekend, with former New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer set to take a job on Jeff Fisher's staff in St. Louis.
» With the Colts holding the No. 1 pick in the 2012 draft, speculation has been high that Peyton Manning could be traded. Not so, according to Michael Lombardi, who believes Indy intends to keep its star QB.
On NFL Network
"NFL Replay" will re-air the
Giants' 37-20 win over the
Packers on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. ET.
» Patience is a virtue -- and "NFL Honors" will be here before you know it on Feb. 4 -- but if you're eager for a preview, Adam Rank has you covered with the NFL's version of the Golden Globes.
» The "Ghost to the Post" and the "Immaculate Reception" nicknames had to come from somewhere. You can be a part of NFL history and help name the greatest moments from this season's divisional playoffs.
» The February issue of NFL Magazine will feature an exclusive interview with the controversial Ndamukong Suh, a profile of Aaron Rodgers, pivotal playoff moments and more.
» Happy birthday to one of the weekend's big winners, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, who turns 27 on Monday.
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