It's been nearly three decades since the Cowboys last made the NFC championship game. They now have the longest title game drought in the conference.

That means the winner takes the NFC North, the top seed in the conference, a first-round bye in the playoffs, and home-field advantage through the conference championship game (if they advance).

Washington Commanders reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the Super Bowl 33 years ago.

With the Chiefs attempting an historic three-peat, Kelce loomed as a key weapon for Mahomes and Andy Reid and his efforts against the Texans show that he doesn't need a big volume

Goff, with the Lions later trailing by 14, was picked off by Jeremy Chinn with 30 seconds remaining for his third interception of the game. That officially secured the Commanders' spot in the NFC title game, one season after finishing 4-13 to land the No. 2 overall pick in the draft.

The Commanders travel to Detroit for a Saturday night playoff game in which the winner advances to the NFC Championship game

After an overtime extravaganza between the Atlanta ... enter the game looking for some serious revenge after choking away a 24-7 halftime lead over the 49ers in last year's NFC championship ...

The Green Bay Packers won't go into their Week 18 game against the Chicago Bears ... The winner will claim the NFC North championship, the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs and a bye in the first ...

This will be the fifth postseason where No. 1 seeds hold the only byes. The data reveals a mixed blessing. Football people are torn on its value.

Jewish athletes shine across sports this week, from the Australian Open to NHL trades and college basketball rankings.

NFC championship game is Jan. 26 in Detroit, Philadelphia or Los Angeles. The winners of the NFC and AFC championship games meet in Super Bowl 2025.

Excitement is building ahead of college football’s biggest night when the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and Mercedes-Benz stadium will be the star of the show.