Which storylines from the conference title games are valid and which are overblown?

It's a pair of heavyweight battles with the highest of stakes, and Bleacher Report NFL analysts Gary Davenport , Kris Knox , Maurice Moton and Brent Sobleski have the biggest takeaways, winners and losers from the AFC and NFC Championship games.

Cardi B’s presence made the night even more special. The rapper has attended several Patriots games this season, but Sunday’s AFC Championship carried extra weight. The couple, who publicly confirmed their relationship in June 2025, welcomed their first child together in November.

The Super Bowl 60 matchup is set, with both the Patriots and Seahawks prevailing Sunday. But who were the biggest winners and losers of the day?