Podcast: First look at Championship Sunday

Bengals at Chiefs. 49ers at Eagles. How will Patrick Mahomes operate on that high-ankle sprain?

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Quarterbacks have played through high-ankle sprains before. It’s not easy. But through the miracles of Toradol and pain tolerance, it’s possible.

Patrick Mahomes is going to play against the Cincinnati Bengals. But will he be the MVP version of himself? Maybe a stroll down Packers memory lane provides a hint.

The Bengals won’t be afraid in the AFC Championship Game. They’ve owned Mahomes.

Over in the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles may force Brock Purdy to play from behind in the second half thanks to the best defensive line in the NFL.

We’ll chat more extensively about both games later in the week. Until then, here’s a solo podcast to start your day. Also, here’s our look at Sean McDermott and the Buffalo Bills’ playoff exit for paid subscribers.

Episodes linked and embedded below. Thanks, everyone.

A first look at the matchups…

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Miss the immediate post mortem on the Bills with the team’s former director of personnel, co-host Jim Monos? Here’s that episode from late Sunday night…

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