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2017 NFL Divisional Round Recap

By Rob Woodfork

WASHINGTON — Terrapins win the race, cats bend steel and a foolproof system for bird watching: The NFL Divisional Round Recap is the natural habitat for all of it.

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NFL playoff guide: How to watch, betting favorites and some of the top storylines

By The Associated Press
The New England Patriots are back in the AFC championship game for the first time since 2019, still alive for a chance to win their seventh Super Bowl since 2001. This time, it's Drake Maye at quarterback and Mike Vrabel coaching on the sidelines instead of the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick combo that dominated the NFL during their six title runs. All that's standing between the Patriots and a trip to Super Bowl 60 are the Denver Broncos and backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who will be forced into action after starter Bo Nix broke his ankle. It's an all-NFC West affair for the other conference championship when the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams. The division rivals split their two meetings during the regular season, with each winning tight contests at home.
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