onference Championship Predictions: Pride of Detroit Staff Picks
With only four teams left in the race for the Vince Lombardi Trophy, the NFC and AFC Championship games are set to determine who advances to Super Bowl LIX. The Pride of Detroit staff has made their predictions for these highly anticipated matchups.
Sunday’s Schedule
- NFC Championship Game
- Matchup: Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: FOX
This will be the third meeting this season between these NFC East rivals, adding even more drama to the battle for a spot in the Super Bowl.
- AFC Championship Game
- Matchup: Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: CBS/Paramount+
A primetime showdown featuring two elite quarterbacks, Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes, promises fireworks as both teams vie for AFC supremacy.
Staff Predictions
As in past years, the Pride of Detroit staff is offering weekly predictions for every game on the NFL schedule. This week, they’ve shared their picks for the moneyline, spread, and over/under for the championship games.
- Moneyline Picks: Who wins outright, regardless of the spread.
- Spread Picks: Predictions on whether teams will cover the betting spread.
- Over/Under Picks: Total combined points for each game relative to sportsbook lines.
For a detailed breakdown of the picks and betting insights, check out the interactive widget below, powered by FanDuel Sportsbook.
Stay tuned to Pride of Detroit for the latest news, predictions, and insights leading up to the Super Bowl.
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