We're on the cusp of Championship Sunday in the NFL, where two teams from the NFC and two from the AFC will battle it out for a chance to play in the grand finale—Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans! The excitement of the playoffs is palpable, but if you were following the betting action last week, you might have left feeling a little bruised. We managed a mere 1-2-1 against the spread in the divisional round. Who would have guessed that the Commanders would outshine the Rams? And let's not even get started on our Ravens bet.

With the stakes this high, it's time to recalibrate our focus and strategize for the conference championships, which will define the teams heading to the Super Bowl.

Current NFL Playoff Betting Record

- **Against the Spread (ATS)**: 4-5-1 - **Money Line (ML)**: 5-5 - **2024 Regular Season Results**: - **Locks of the Week ATS**: 38-44-2 - **Overall ATS**: 131-135-6 - **Overall ML**: 178-94

Matchup 1: Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles

**Kickoff**: Sunday, 3 p.m. ET (Fox, Stream on fubo) These bitter rivals split their regular-season series, but there's a twist! During their Week 16 showdown, Jalen Hurts was sidelined, forcing Kenny Picket to step in—definitely not ideal for the Eagles. However, with Hurts returning, many believe the Eagles are primed to take this game, although it should be closely contested. The Commanders have shown resilience, particularly with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels exploiting defensive weaknesses. Notably, he shone against the Eagles in their earlier encounter, racking up impressive numbers against their top-tier blitzing defense. Additionally, Saquon Barkley is making waves. Following a phenomenal performance with 205 rushing yards last week, he poses a significant threat. The Eagles’ run defense may have a tough task ahead.

**Projected Score: Eagles 27, Commanders 24** **The Bet: Commanders +6**

Matchup 2: Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs

**Kickoff**: Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+) Prepare for yet another riveting chapter in the Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes saga! Both quarterbacks are locked in a tight head-to-head, but when the playoff air thickens, Mahomes takes the lead with an undefeated playoff record against Allen (3-0!). Despite Buffalo winning their earlier regular-season bout, the current state of the Bills' defense raises concerns. Key injuries, including cornerback Christian Benford and safety Taylor Rapp, have left the Buffalo secondary vulnerable, especially on critical third downs. With Mahomes capitalizing on defensive lapses and his star tight end Travis Kelce rising to the occasion during playoffs, the Chiefs' playoff prowess could unleash yet another victory. And don’t forget, the quest for the NFL's first three-peat is still alive—and that might just add more fuel to the fire!

**Projected Score: Chiefs 31, Bills 28** **The Bet: Look for Chiefs to cover the spread**

This Championship Sunday promises epic clashes and nail-biting moments. As fans gear up for these matchups, uncertainty looms, and anything can happen on the road to the Super Bowl!