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Our guide to Chiefs-Ravens, Lions-49ers: Picks, predictions and stats to know
Here's everything you need to know for both conference championship games. Who will win Chiefs-Ravens and Lions-49ers?

We mapped out wins for the Ravens, Chiefs, 49ers and Lions: How each team can advance
We outlined keys to victory and X factors for both conference championship games.


TOP HEADLINES
How the Ravens and 120 decibels can cause problems for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes said M&T Bank Stadium is one of two stadiums where he has to use silent counts because of the noise.

Lamar Jackson looks to join list of NFL MVPs playing in the Super Bowl
Every MVP winner in the past 10 years except the Ravens QB has appeared in a Super Bowl at some point.

'They deserve it': Members of 0-16 Lions on Dan Campbell, long-suffering fans and Super Bowl dreams
The 2008 Lions live in infamy, which is why the franchise's 2023 playoff run, led by '08 squad member Campbell, means so much to Detroit now.

Lions and 49ers' different paths to the NFC championship


NFL OFFSEASON
Can the Bucs afford to bring back Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Antoine Winfield Jr.?
Tampa Bay faces some big decisions in the 2024 offseason with several of its marquee names up for free agency.

Offseason guide for every eliminated team
The NFL offseason is officially here for 27 teams. What must each do to have a better 2024 season?


ROAD TO RECOVERY
Back to school? Vikings' Kirk Cousins showing at Hope College class earns students extra credit
During Kirk Cousins' road to recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, he paid a visit to a college class that made for extra credit in the grade books and a viral moment.


EVERYTHING WE'RE HEARING
Tracking NFL head coach firings and hirings: Latest intel on two open jobs
Here's everything you need to know about the latest NFL head coach and coordinator movement.

Stephen A.: Belichick's reputation stained by Brady's exit


NFL DRAFT
APRIL 25-27
Let's predict 2024 NFL draft prospects who could rise: 12 names you need to know
Draft boards will look very different in April than they do today. We projected which prospects will rise with great performances at pre-draft events.

Kiper predicts Round 1 in his debut 2024 NFL mock draft
Mel Kiper's first mock draft for the 2024 class starts with intriguing picks for the Bears, Commanders and Patriots.


CHANGING A FRANCHISE'S CULTURE
Snowballs, broken whiteboards and offseason calls: The energetic Pete Carroll's lasting legacy in Seattle
The Seahawks' winningest coach didn't just put them in back-to-back Super Bowls. He changed the franchise's entire culture ... for good.


TALKIN' PLAYOFFS
Snoop Dogg claims the Ravens are underdogs because of Mahomes

Why RC is taking the Lions to upset the 49ers

Top Headlines
- Sources: Eagles hiring Bolts' Moore as new OC
- Source: Chiefs RB Pacheco to play vs. Ravens
- Assistants from Ravens, Lions draw HC interest
- Sources: Panthers eye KC's Tilis for front office
- Source: Pats intend to promote Covington to DC
- Bears hire Washington as defensive coordinator
- 'It's huge': Deebo cleared to play in NFC title game
- Man guilty in 2016 death of ex-Saints DE Smith
- Execs dissect Harbaugh's L.A. move
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