Tom Brady and the Patriots will try to defend their AFC title against the Broncos. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
NFL playoffs – Championship Round
Top Story Lines | Injury News | Game Analysis[1][2][3]
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Tom Brady and Peyton Manning prepare to battle for what could be their final head-to-head meeting with a trip to Super Bowl 50 on the line in the AFC Championship Game. Meanwhile, a clash of MVP favorites in Carson Palmer and Cam Newton highlights the NFC title bout. Here's all you need to know to get prepped for Sunday.
Top Story Lines
In the beginning there was Brady-Manning Part 1
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The first meeting between the two future hall-of-famers launched Brady's career. Could Sunday's meeting end Mannings? (Read More[5])
A car crash could have killed Cam Newton, instead it fueled his joy
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When the Panthers QB saw photos of his accident, he thought he should have died, a realization that has made him better appreciate each day he spends playing the game he loves. (Read More
Jenkins: Manning and Brady are a peerless party of two[8]
Throughout the rest of the NFL, the rivals are unrivaled in their excellence. (Read More[9])
Want to understand Bruce Arians?[10]
Ask those who have known him for 40 years. (Read More[11])
Playoffs prove QBs' pivotal importance[12]
So, what does that mean for the NFL draft? (Read More[13])
Josh Norman is no stranger to drama[14]
While he was an unheralded prospect in both college and his early pro career, Norman's passion for the arts always helped him exhibit star potential. (Read More[15])
Jared Allen won't play Sunday. And he's not happy about it.
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The defensive end isn't please he'll be held out of the game with a trip to what would be his first-ever Super Bowl on the line. (Read More[17])
Fancy Stats: The Panthers are toxic[18]
But we mean that in the best way possible. (Read More[19])
Fancy Stats: Brady has the big edge over Manning[20]
The numbers favor the Patriots QB, even on the road. (Read More[21])
Injury News
Jared Allen, DE, Panthers (foot) … Head Coach Ron Rivera ruled out Allen with a broken foot on Friday.
Chris Harris Jr., CB, Broncos (shoulder) … Harris was a full participant in practice Thursday and is expected to play.
Conference Championship scores and more
Schedule
Patriots at Broncos, Jan. 24, 3:05 p.m. (CBS)
Cardinals at Panthers, Jan. 24, 6:40 p.m. (FOX)
• Championship Game Picks: The best bets this weekend[23]
• ATS Trends: See where the money is going in Vegas[24]
References
- ^ Top Story Lines (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Injury News (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Game Analysis (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ In the beginning there was Brady-Manning Part 1 (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Read More (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ A car crash could have killed Cam Newton, instead it fueled his joy (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Read More (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Jenkins: Manning and Brady are a peerless party of two (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Read More (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Want to understand Bruce Arians? (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Read More (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Playoffs prove QBs' pivotal importance (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Read More (www.washingtonpo st.com)
- ^ Josh Norman is no stranger to drama (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Read More (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Jared Allen won't play Sunday. And he's not happy about it. (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Read More (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Fancy Stats: The Panthers are toxic (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Read More (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Fancy Stats: Brady has the big edge over Manning (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Read More (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Full scoreboard (stats.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ Championship Game Picks: The best bets this weekend (www.washingtonpost.com)
- ^ ATS Trends: See where the money is going in Vegas (www.washingtonpost.com)
