DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 20: Wilson brand footballs with the NFL logo are pictured during the game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
We are down to the final two games to see who is going to the Super Bowl. I don’t think many are shocked about three of the four teams that are remaining. I am still a little stunned that the Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions, but it seems like there is an upset every year. Will they continue to wear Cinderella’s glass slipper, or will the Eagles return to the Super Bowl for the third time in seven years? Meanwhile, I think many predicted a Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills AFC Championship game before the season started. Here are my predictions for this Sunday.
Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles 3:30 p.m. EST
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – APRIL 25: Jayden Daniels poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected second overall by the Washington Commanders during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The Commanders, led by QB Jayden Daniels, have won back-to-back road playoff games, including an improbable win as heavy underdogs against the top-seeded Detroit Lions. The Eagles have won back-to-back home playoff games riding on the legs of RB Saquon Barkley and timely defensive stops.
Key Factors:
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 06: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders rushes against the Cleveland Browns at Northwest Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The two key factors will be if the Commanders can slow down Barkley and if Daniels can have the success he had against the Eagles defense back in week 16 when the Commanders scored 36 points in a comeback win.
Saquon Might Be Too Much To Handle:
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 16: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during a football game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
For me, I think Barkley is going to be far too much and the Eagles will also make enough big plays downfield and win this one easily. Kudos to Daniels for having a great rookie season, but it ends here.
Score Prediction:
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws the ball during the second half in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on September 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Eagles 30 – Commanders 17
Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs 6:30 p.m. EST
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 13: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts as he takes the field before the AFC Wild Card Playoffs against the Miami Dolphins at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
A rematch from week 11, in which the Bills won 30-21. I think many of us predicted that it would be a Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen AFC Championship game even before the season started.
Key For The Bills:
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 16: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills calls a play at the line during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
I think the key for the Bills is going to be Allen’s ability to run the football and pick up key first downs with his legs. I think the Chiefs will bottle up RB James Cook, meaning that Allen is going to have to have a huge game unlike last week vs. the Baltimore Ravens.
Keys For The Chiefs:
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 10: DeAndre Hopkins #8 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs after the catch in the fourth quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
As for the Chiefs, I think a receiver outside of TE, Travis Kelce is going to have to make a big play. A player like Hollywood Brown or DeAndre Hopkins is going to have to score to win this game. My heart wants the Bills to win this so badly, but my brain can’t pick against Mahomes. He always finds a way, and coach Andy Reid will come up with a play to win a tight one.
Score Prediction:
DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 29: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a third quarter touchdown during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Kansas City defeated Detroit 34-30. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
