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The Complete Guide to the Conference Round of the NFL Playoffs

Introduction

The Complete Guide to the Conference Round of the NFL Playoffs

Now that the divisional round (2nd - round) of the National Football League playoffs is behind us it is the perfect time to begin looking into the conference championship round (3rd - round) of the NFL postseason. This complete guide to the conference round of the 2022 - 2023 National Football League playoffs will provide you with all of the information that you need to watch as well as bet on the upcoming NFL postseason games this weekend. This guide will include the schedules, locations, analysis, weather, predictions, injury reports, and the gambling odds for each of the two - NFL playoff games on Sunday, January 29th, 2023.

San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles

This is the first of the two - conference championship round NFL playoffs games scheduled for this weekend. The San Francisco 49ers will match up against the Philadelphia Eagles from Lincoln Financial Field located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday, January 29th, 2023 at 2:00 p. m. CST. This highly anticipated NFL playoff game will be nationally broadcasted on FOX.

The predicted weather for gametime as of now is approximately 37 degrees Fahrenheit and partly cloudy for this NFC postseason battle between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers Injury Report

Christian McCaffrey Running Back Questionable January 23, 2023

Elijah Mitchell Running Back Questionable January 23, 2023

Jimmy Garoppolo Quarterback Doubtful January 24, 2024

Charles Omenihu Defensive End Questionable January 24, 2024

Philadelphia Eagles Injury Report

A. J. Brown Wide Receiver Questionable January 23, 2023

Avonte Maddox Cornerback Questionable January 24, 2023

According to ESPN analytics, the Philadelphia Eagles have an 64.8 % chance of winning as opposed to the San Francisco 49ers 35.2 % chance of coming out of this game victorious. As of Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 the Caesars sportsbook has the Philadelphia Eagles sitting at a point spread of - 2.5 points, and the over / under is set at 46 points. My predictions for this NFC championship playoff game are that the Philadelphia Eagles are going to win, but this will be a close game that may come down to a last - minute drive or field goal to seal the deal. I would take the under, and I would take the Philadelphia Eagles with the 2.5 point spread.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs

This is the second of the two - conference championship round NFL playoffs games scheduled for this weekend. The Cincinnati Bengals will match up against the Kansas City Chiefs from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday, January 29th, 2023 at 5:30 p. m. CST. This highly anticipated NFL playoff game will be nationally broadcasted on CBS.

The predicted weather for gametime as of now is approximately 35 degrees Fahrenheit and partly cloudy for this AFC postseason battle between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals Injury Report

Ted Karras Center Questionable January 22, 2023

Alex Cappa Guard Questionable January 24, 2023

Tre Flowers Cornerback Questionable January 24, 2023

Jonah Williams Offensive Tackle Questionable January 24, 2023

Kansas City Chiefs Injury Report

Clyde Edwards - Helaire Running Back Injured Reserve January 20, 2023

Jody Fortson Tight End Injured Reserve January 20, 2023

Patrick Mahomes Quarterback Questionable January 23, 2023

Mecole Hardman Wide Receiver Questionable January 24, 2023

According to ESPN analytics, the Kansas City Chiefs have a 65.5 % chance of winning as opposed to the Cincinnati Bengals 34.5 % chance of coming out of this game victorious. As of Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 the Caesars sportsbook has the Cincinnati Bengals sitting at a point spread of - 1.5 points, and the over / under is set at 46.5 points. My predictions for this AFC divisional playoff game are that the Kansas City Chiefs are going to win, and they are going to win big. I would not be surprised if the Kansas City Chiefs went up big early, and then the Cincinnati Bengals attempt to catch up with not enough time to come back against the high - octane offense of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Sources:

“NFL Schedule”., espn.com, January 24, 2023.