Four teams vie for Super Bowl berths on NFL Championship Sunday

The GIST: And then there were four. With just two weeks until Super Bowl LIX (59), it’s almost time to find out which teams will be ballin’ in the Bayou on February 9th. No matter what people are rooting for, Super Bowl berths are earned on the gridiron — let’s dig into Sunday’s Conference Championship matchups.

No. 2 Philadelphia Eagles, No. 6 Washington Commanders clash in NFC East rematch: The Birds’ stacked roster — even with a potentially limited quarterback (QB) in Jalen Hurts — will be playing in their second NFC Championship game in three years on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.

• And this time, they have a not-so-secret weapon: MVP candidate running back Saquon Barkley, who’s been extra dominant against Washington in his career, averaging 137 yards per game.

• But the upstart Commanders shouldn’t be underestimated. They toppled the NFC’s top dogs cats, the Detroit Lions, last weekend, forcing five turnovers that led to 21 points. Add in rookie QB Jayden Daniels’ poise under pressure, and we’re telling you there’s a chance.

No. 1 Kansas City Chiefs, No. 2 Buffalo Bills headline heavyweight AFC showdown: Two-time defending champs KC haven’t been the best version of themselves this season, but with one of the most successful trios in NFL history — QB Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, and head coach Andy Reid — somehow, some way, this squad always finds the late-game magic to win when it matters.

• For the Bills, Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff is about more than football: It’s an opportunity for redemption, and Buffalo’s dressing for revenge.

• QB Josh Allen is 0-3 vs. Mahomes in the playoffs — and while there have been thrillers, the one that likely hurts the most is the 2020 AFC Championship game where a second-half Allen interception proved costly. All to say, prepare for a cinematic masterpiece.