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CBS

Chiefs 28 - Ravens 26

49ers 34 - Lions 31

For the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens, the analyst notes the showdown between quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes. There's an emphasis on the Chiefs' defense needing to address issues with the run game, with an optimistic view of improvement. The analyst expects Mahomes, with his postseason experience, to outshine Jackson, leading the Chiefs to win 28-26.

In the NFC Championship game featuring the Detroit Lions against the San Francisco 49ers, the analyst acknowledges the Lions facing a tough challenge against the NFC's best team. There's a suggestion that the key for the Lions is blocking up front and taking shots at the 49ers' secondary. Despite the potential for offensive success, the analyst points out the Lions' defensive issues, especially at corner. There's a prediction of a shootout with both teams performing well, but ultimately, the analyst sees the 49ers winning 34-31 and advancing to the Super Bowl.

Sporting News

Ravens 27 - Chiefs 24

49ers 31 - lions 28

Sporting News' model projects the Ravens as 9-point favorites with a win probability of 77.5% against the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. The model highlights Lamar Jackson's recent dominance and suggests a potential blowout win for the Ravens. Caesars also favors Baltimore but by a closer margin, at 3.5 points.

In the NFC Championship game, the model gives the 49ers a win probability of 64.2% with a 4-point spread against the Lions. It notes the 49ers' consistent success in recent years but acknowledges the Lions' resurgence under Dan Campbell and Jared Goff. Caesars sees the 49ers as stronger favorites, giving them a 7-point advantage.

The model provides conference win percentages and Super Bowl win percentages for each team: Ravens (77.5%, 45%), 49ers (64.2%, 31.4%), Lions (35.8%, 16.1%), and Chiefs (22.5%, 7.5%).

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