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The Complete Guide to the Conference Round of the NFL Playoffs
Introduction
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.