PFF broke down the numbers instantly after each sport of the NFL’s divisional spherical playoff sport, together with superior box-score metrics, snap counts, gamers of the sport and extra.
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HOU@KC | WAS@DET | LAR@PHI | BAL@BUF
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs 23, Houston Texans 14
The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs secured a 23-14 victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday, advancing to the AFC championship sport for the seventh straight season.
Patrick Mahomes led the best way for Kansas Metropolis, throwing for 177 yards and a landing, with tight finish Travis Kelce as his major goal.
The sport was outlined by a strong defensive efficiency from the Chiefs, who sacked Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud eight occasions. Stroud threw for 245 yards however confronted strain on 19 of his 41 dropbacks, in line with PFF’s first evaluate.
Particular groups additionally proved pricey for Houston, as kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn missed a 55-yard discipline objective and an additional level. With just below two minutes remaining, the Texans’ hopes of a comeback have been dashed when one other discipline objective try was blocked, guaranteeing the Chiefs’ victory and continued postseason dominance.
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Washington Commanders 45, Detroit Lions 31
The Washington Commanders delivered a shocking 45-31 upset over the top-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday evening, incomes their first journey to the NFC championship sport in 33 years.
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels led the best way with yet one more terrific efficiency, throwing for 299 yards and two touchdowns whereas including 51 dashing yards with out recording a single turnover-worthy play.
The Lions’ downfall was their incapacity to guard the ball, as their 5 turnovers in the end sealed their destiny. Jared Goff struggled below strain, throwing three interceptions and shedding a fumble, with three of these turnovers coming within the first half.
Washington’s protection capitalized on Detroit’s errors. Rookie Mike Sainristil snagged two interceptions, with a kind of picks coming courtesy of a failed trick play within the fourth quarter when receiver Jameson Williams threw into tight protection on a reverse. Quan Martin added to the defensive dominance by returning an interception 40 yards for a landing.
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Philadelphia Eagles 28, Los Angeles Rams 22
The Philadelphia Eagles punched their ticket to the NFC championship sport with a 28-22 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, led by a dominant efficiency from Saquon Barkley and a clutch defensive stand late within the sport.
Barkley regarded nearly as good as ever within the snowy circumstances, dashing for 205 yards (together with 170 yards after contact) and two lengthy touchdowns. His first got here within the opening half on a 62-yard sprint, and he sealed the sport within the fourth quarter with a 78-yard run, breaking via the protection untouched.
The Rams saved issues shut regardless of their struggles with turnovers. Matthew Stafford linked with Colby Parkinson for a 4-yard landing within the fourth quarter, narrowing the hole to 28-22. Stafford then drove Los Angeles deep into Eagles territory with two late completions, however Philadelphia’s protection held agency. Jalen Carter delivered a key sack on third down, and Stafford’s fourth-down cross fell incomplete, ending the Rams’ comeback hopes.
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Buffalo Payments 27, Baltimore Ravens 25
The Buffalo Payments secured a hard-fought 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens within the divisional spherical on Sunday, advancing to the AFC Championship for the second time in quarterback Josh Allen‘s profession. The win additionally ended a streak of three straight divisional-round exits for Buffalo.
The Ravens mounted a late comeback, slicing the Payments’ result in two factors within the closing minutes. Nevertheless, a dropped 2-point conversion try by Mark Andrews and an onside kick restoration by Buffalo sealed the victory.
Allen’s passing numbers have been modest — he completed 16-of-22 passes for 127 yards — however he didn’t report a single turnover-worthy play and located the top zone twice as a runner.
Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson struggled below strain, committing two turnovers within the first half — an interception and a misplaced fumble — and now falls to 3-5 in postseason play.
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