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(CNN) — The race for the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy from the NFL Now it’s a matter of four teams.

The playoff excitement continues this Sunday with the Conference Championships. First, Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers will face off against Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. Later, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals will face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. All four teams are genuine Super Bowl contenders and have a chance to win it all.

Here’s what to know about today’s games:

San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles

In the National Conference (NFC), the 49ers and the Eagles face each other.

Both teams have capable quarterbacks, well-rounded offensive units, and strong defenses. This match will be incredibly close and victory will not be easy for either of them.

Despite battling injuries late in the regular season, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been terrific since the start of the playoffs.

Jalen Hurts has had an impressive season leading the Eagles to the NFC Championship game.  (Credit: Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Jalen Hurts has had an impressive season leading the Eagles to the NFC Championship game. (Credit: Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

In the Divisional round last week, he had three touchdowns en route to a 31-point win over the Giants.

His greatest asset is his ability to break through defenses with deep shots. He leads the league in touchdown passes and is the only NFL quarterback to complete 50% of passes on throws of more than 25 passing yards this season.

This part of his game could be the key against the 49ers’ elite defense.

On the other hand, the 49ers defense can combat Hurts with pressure. Against the pressure this season, Hurts has completed 44.4% of passes for 527 total yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions.

While these numbers aren’t terrible, they do reflect the underbelly of Hurts’ game; if the 49ers are smart, increasing the pressure will be a big part of their plan to stop him.

Even if the 49ers can contain Hurts, they can’t win this game on defense alone.

It will be up to rookie quarterback Brock Purdy to lead this team to victory. “Mr. Irrelevant” has won each of his first seven games as a starter. Last week, he became the first rookie quarterback to start and win in the Divisional round.

“Mr. Irrelevant” already made history this season. (Credit: Michael Owens/Getty Images)

With a win this weekend, he would become the first rookie quarterback to start and win a Conference Championship. It’s a tall order, but luckily for Purdy he won’t have to do it alone. He has an arsenal of offensive weapons to his credit. If he can get the ball to tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Deebo Samuel, the points will come.

To see which team will win in the NFC, tune in this Sunday at 3:00 pm ET.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs

In the American Conference (AFC), it’s the Bengals against the Chiefs for the second straight season. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be looking for revenge after last year’s crushing loss at Arrowhead Stadium. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will look to replicate last year’s final result to earn his fourth straight win over Kansas City.

The Chiefs finished the regular season as the AFC’s #1 seed. They got a bye in the Wild Card stage, took on the Jaguars in the Divisional round, and now they’re exactly where they want to be.

The Chiefs defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-20 last week.  (Credit: Jason Hanna/Getty Images)

The Chiefs defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-20 last week. (Credit: Jason Hanna/Getty Images)

The only problem is that their star quarterback is not 100% healthy.

Mahomes suffered a high ankle sprain in the Divisional round. There’s no question he’ll take pain, but any issues with his mobility will affect his playmaking.

Mahomes will have to be creative when it comes to moving the ball down the field. The pressure is also on offensive linemen to keep Mahomes protected. If he is exposed, he increases the risk of further injury.

While the Bengals are the road team and the bottom seed, it would be incorrect to consider them the underdogs.

In the Divisional round, they stunned the Bills and made it look easy. If that game is any indicator of how things will go this weekend, the Chiefs should be prepared for battle.

It’s also worth noting that history favors the Bengals. Burrow is 3-0 against Mahomes. And in all three games, Cincinnati was tied or behind going into the fourth quarter.

Even if the Chiefs take the lead early, the Bengals have shown they are not to be written off until the final whistle. On top of that, Burrow is an even better quarterback than he was the last time these two met in an AFC title game. His numbers have improved in all aspects and he has gained more experience playing at a high level.

Joe Burrow is 3-0 against Mahomes.  (Credit: Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Joe Burrow is 3-0 against Mahomes. (Credit: Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Ultimately, the Chiefs are an elite team with an MVP-class quarterback, injured or not. The Bengals are a young, talented team with history on their side. Only time will tell which team has what it takes to advance to the next phase.

To see how the game plays out, tune in this Sunday at 6:00 pm ET.

How to watch the games for the NFL Conference Championships

Here’s how to watch these teams and others in the league in action, wherever you are.

  • Mexico: NFL Game Pass, TUDN, ESPN, Fox Sports, Sky Sports
  • USA: NFL Game Pass, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, ESPN, Amazon Prime
  • Australia: NFL Game Pass, ESPN, 7Plus
  • Brazil: NFL Game Pass, ESPN
  • Canada: CTV, TSN, RDS, NFL Game Pass en DAZN
  • Germany: NFL Game Pass, ProSieben MAXX, DAZN
  • United Kingdom: NFL Game Pass, Sky Sports, ITV, Canal 5

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