This new record for the most-watched AFC Championship game was nearly 58 million, which is an increase of 2 million compared to last year's AFC title game, which previously held the viewership record. It also slightly surpassed last year's NFC Championship, which aired later in the day — typically a time slot that performs better overall.

In the late game, it was the Buffalo Bills surviving a late rally by their opponent, the talented and tough Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens scored a touchdown with 1:33 to go to come within two, but their star tight end Mark Andrews bobbled the two-point conversion and couldn’t haul it in,

A player full of potential and promise, Tutu Atwell's Rams career likely will come to an end, making fans ponder what could've been

Buffalo Bills starting safety Taylor Rapp has been ruled out for the AFC Championship Game on Sunday against the host Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Sean McDermott announced Friday on WGR 550 radio in Buffalo that Rapp will miss the game because of a hip injury. Rapp has not participated in practice this week.

Kansas City's win that put them a win away from a third straight Super Bowl title averaged 57.4 million viewers for CBS, according to the Sports Business Journal's Austin Karp. The number tops the previous AFC title game record of 55.5 million set during last year's game between the Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens.

• The divisional round of the NFL playoffs wraps up Sunday with two major matchups and four teams looking to punch their ticket to the conference championship games. • First up, it’s the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. The Rams lead 7-6 in the first quarter.

It’s Rams vs. Eagles and Ravens vs. Bills in the NFL playoffs. Here’s how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles eclipsed the Los Angeles Rams to reach the NFC Championship game. A dropped catch on a snow-covered field in Buffalo was all that separated the Bills and the Baltimore Ravens, with a 27-25 victory propelling the hosts to the AFC Championship game.

Here are some of the best moments in Pro Bowl history. It's fitting that we start with what is undoubtedly the greatest highlight to ever come out of a Pro Bowl event — Sean Taylor's thunderous hit on punter Brian Moorman.

Some franchises have felt glory slip through their fingers, while others have never even reached the big game. Year after year, their fans dream of breaking the curse and making history in the NFL. Check out which teams.