Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, right, rolls out of the pocket against the Kansas City Chiefs during the teams’ NFL Week 18 game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Isaiah J. Downing Imagn Images

The gauntlet that is the NFL regular season is over, and the seven teams in each conference that managed to separate themselves over that 17-game marathon are the only ones who remain standing.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs against Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio) (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Eagles quarterback Hurts has been in concussion protocol since exiting the Week 16 matchup against the Washington Commanders, missing the last two games.

who returned after missing two weeks because of a concussion, left the game and didn’t return after hurting his shoulder. Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (No. 15) sacks Kansas City Chiefs ...

Mahomes, who threw for 177 yards and a score, improved 16-3 in the postseason, tying Joe Montana for the second-most wins by a starting QB in NFL history behind Tom Brady. That includes his peerless 7-0 mark in divisional playoff games. Meanwhile, Mahomes and Kelce helped Andy Reid become just the fourth coach in NFL history with 300 career wins.

The Kansas City Chiefs are going to their seventh straight AFC championship game after beating the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday. Behind a dominant defensive performance in the second half, the Chiefs victory was never in doubt despite a strong Texans showing.

Ahead of that game, Ravens coach John Harbaugh spoke to the media Monday as the team gets ready for what's likely to be an epic showdown. That's when a cheeky Baltimore sports radio host dropped the "city of losers" bomb while asking about Bills Mafia.

Jalen Hurts has returned to practice after a concussion, while Josh Allen posted impressive stats, helping the Bills make history. Hurts' new 5-year,

The quest that ends with an appearance at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Feb. 9 continues this weekend on TSN, with enticing matchups across two days of action.

The Lions won't have to worry about another game against the Rams, but they'll have their hands full in the NFC title game and their first Super Bowl.