Quarterbacks Battle in AFC and NFC Championship Showdowns
A historic set of conference title games features Tom Brady and the Patriots against the Jaguars in the AFC while Nick Foles and Case Keenum lead the Eagles and Vikings in the NFC. Both games pit unlikely starters against proven veterans with Super Bowl stakes and reunion narratives.
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Tom Brady
Brady
New England Patriots
NFL
Manning
Drew Brees
Ben Roethlisberger
Matt Ryan
Cam Newton
Aaron Rodgers
Russell Wilson
Blake Bortles
Case Keenum
Nick Foles
Tve
Bortles
Pittsburgh
Jack
Jaguars
Patriots
Foles
Philadelphia Eagles
Keenum
Minnesota Vikings
Eagles
Atlanta Falcons
Unlikely playoffs offer a chance to reset NFL image
The NFL faces a public relations test after scandals and weak Thursday games while playoff underdogs Blake Bortles Nick Foles and Case Keenum gain attention. Brady remains a controversial figure as fans seek engaging postseason drama amid lingering controversy and injury impacts.
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Cal Ripken Jr
Lou Gehrig
Patriots
Blake Bortles
Nick Foles
Case Keenum
Aaron Rodgers
Green Bay Packers
Tennessee Titans
Chiefs
Arrowhead Stadium
Carolina Panthers
Saints
New Orleans
Keenum
Stefon Diggs
Minnesota Vikings
Bortles
Jacksonville Jaguars
Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger
Pittsburgh
Romo moves from field to booth for AFC title game
Tony Romo chose broadcasting over a Cowboys return and becomes CBS's top analyst with Jim Nantz. He reflects on missing playing and explains his readiness for the AFC Championship clash between the Patriots and Jaguars, while noting familiar faces and Brady Belichick pursuit of sixth title.
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Romo
Tony Romo
Dallas Cowboys
CBS Sports
Jim Nantz
New England Patriots
Jacksonville Jaguars
Cowboys
Sever
Fami
Jaguars
Barry Church
Jermey Parnell
Patriots
Tom Brady
Bill Belichick
Nantz
Dallas Morning News
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