Breaking down the NFC and AFC championship games with keys to victory, subplots to watch, possible unexpected heroes and final score predictions.

Ahead of the NFC Championship Game matchup between the Eagles and the Commanders, NFL legend Jimmy Johnson revealed his prediction for the Super Bowl LIX matchup. Johnson believes the Eagles will defeat the Commanders, and he's taking the underdog in a matchup between the Bills and Chiefs.

The NFL playoffs continue on Sunday and we asked USA TODAY Sports' staff for their top picks to win the AFC and NFC championship games.

Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles will host Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game.

In Saturday’s nightcap, the Washington Commanders defeated the Detroit Lions 45-31 in the ... playoff games and have played in every AFC Championship Game since the 2018-19 season.

Commanders upset win over the Lions puts Eagles in position to host the NFC Championship game with a win over the Rams on Sunday

Greif: Philadelphia will beat Washington in the NFC because the Commanders’ defense has been leaky (allowing 25.5 points per game in the postseason, 9.5 more than Philadelphia), while the Eagles have ranked among the league’s elite defenses all season; by one metric, they stand tied for the league lead in allowing the lowest success rate.

Considering that it's conference championship Sunday in the NFL Playoffs with another Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs clash in the AFC Championship Game an

In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs, coming off a first-round bye, beat the Houston Texans 23-14 at home on Saturday despite only 212 yards of offense. They sacked Texans QB C.J. Stroud eight times and Houston kicker Kaimi Fairburn missed a field goal and an extra point, and he had a field goal blocked.

"GMFB" breaks down what does this AFC Championship Game mean for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes rivalry.

The NFL playoffs are down to the conference championship games. What to know about the teams still in contention for a Super Bowl title.