Overview
- Seattle routed San Francisco 41–6 to reach the conference final, ending the 49ers’ hopes of a home Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8.
- Kenneth Walker scored three touchdowns and the Seahawks’ defense smothered Brock Purdy’s offense with multiple takeaways and stops on downs.
- The No. 1 seed Seahawks will host the NFC Championship Game against either the Rams or Bears.
- Denver outlasted Buffalo 33–30 in overtime on a 23-yard field goal by Will Lutz, set up by Ja'Quan McMillian’s forced fumble that gave the Broncos a second OT possession.
- Bills quarterback Josh Allen had four turnovers, and with Nix set for surgery this week and out for the season, Denver will host the AFC final against the Texans or Patriots with Stidham at quarterback.