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AFC Championship Game

Full coverage of the AFC Championship game on Sunday, Jan. 28, including schedule, preview, results and more.

Who do our experts think will make the Super Bowl?Who do our experts think will make the Super Bowl?
The 2018 NFL playoffs are proving defense still wins championshipsThe 2018 NFL playoffs are proving defense still wins championships
The Jaguars beat the Steelers for the same reason they can beat the Patriots: They’re pissedThe Jaguars beat the Steelers for the same reason they can beat the Patriots: They’re pissed
Falcons will meet Patriots in Super Bowl 51Falcons will meet Patriots in Super Bowl 51
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By Ryan Van Bibber
Brady gives up DeflateGate fightBrady gives up DeflateGate fight
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By Matt Brigidi
Antonio Brown releases new Facebook Live video to ‘quiet the noise’ from his last oneAntonio Brown releases new Facebook Live video to ‘quiet the noise’ from his last one
The Super Bowl features 2 quarterbacks with 7 first namesThe Super Bowl features 2 quarterbacks with 7 first names
Antonio Brown cares about stats, but that’s not a bad thingAntonio Brown cares about stats, but that’s not a bad thing
Roethlisberger considering retirement, but everyone knows he’ll be backRoethlisberger considering retirement, but everyone knows he’ll be back
Man who pulled fire alarm at Steelers hotel: ‘I’m drunk. I’m stupid. I’m a Pats fan.’Man who pulled fire alarm at Steelers hotel: ‘I’m drunk. I’m stupid. I’m a Pats fan.’
Super Bowl 51 should be fun, even if the playoffs haven’t been very goodSuper Bowl 51 should be fun, even if the playoffs haven’t been very good
James Harrison stems retirement talk after loss to the PatriotsJames Harrison stems retirement talk after loss to the Patriots
Chris Hogan is yet another weapon in the Patriots’ never-ending arsenalChris Hogan is yet another weapon in the Patriots’ never-ending arsenal
Tom Brady wore a giant coat against the Steelers and we loved itTom Brady wore a giant coat against the Steelers and we loved it
Tom Brady’s 3 touchdowns led the Patriots past SteelersTom Brady’s 3 touchdowns led the Patriots past Steelers
Kyle Van Noy is the latest castoff to revive his NFL career with the PatriotsKyle Van Noy is the latest castoff to revive his NFL career with the Patriots
Martellus Bennett was the only one pumped after Patriots make Super BowlMartellus Bennett was the only one pumped after Patriots make Super Bowl
Martellus Bennett danced with Patriots cheerleaders after their win like nobody was watchingMartellus Bennett danced with Patriots cheerleaders after their win like nobody was watching
Robert Kraft tried to shake Jim Nantz’s hand and it was awkward as hellRobert Kraft tried to shake Jim Nantz’s hand and it was awkward as hell
Tom Brady still owns the SteelersTom Brady still owns the Steelers
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By Adam Stites
Packers own 29th pick in 2017 NFL Draft and Steelers get 30th pickPackers own 29th pick in 2017 NFL Draft and Steelers get 30th pick
Highlights from Patriots’ AFC Championship victory over SteelersHighlights from Patriots’ AFC Championship victory over Steelers
Here’s the full schedule for the 2017 NFL playoffsHere’s the full schedule for the 2017 NFL playoffs
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NFL playoffs bracket and schedule 2017: Patriots throttle the Steelers with a huge second halfNFL playoffs bracket and schedule 2017: Patriots throttle the Steelers with a huge second half
Patriots blow out Steelers to get to yet another Super BowlPatriots blow out Steelers to get to yet another Super Bowl
Patriots fans chant ‘Where is Roger’ during the AFC Championship vs. Steelers
Tom Brady blew a sideline snot rocket during the AFC Championship broadcastTom Brady blew a sideline snot rocket during the AFC Championship broadcast
LeGarrette Blount carried 7 Steelers to the goal line, then scored a touchdownLeGarrette Blount carried 7 Steelers to the goal line, then scored a touchdown
Tom Brady fumbled, but the refs denied a Steelers recoveryTom Brady fumbled, but the refs denied a Steelers recovery
Steelers thought they had a touchdown, but had to settle for 3 points
Le’Veon Bell injured in first quarter of AFC ChampionshipLe’Veon Bell injured in first quarter of AFC Championship
Tom Brady’s flea flicker gave Chris Hogan his 2nd wide open touchdown of the dayTom Brady’s flea flicker gave Chris Hogan his 2nd wide open touchdown of the day
Complete schedule for AFC, NFC championship gamesComplete schedule for AFC, NFC championship games
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Patriots set to host Steelrs in AFC ChampionshipPatriots set to host Steelrs in AFC Championship
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Empire State Building lit up for all 4 teams left in the playoffsEmpire State Building lit up for all 4 teams left in the playoffs
Ryan Shazier’s AFC Championship cleats honor Steelers historyRyan Shazier’s AFC Championship cleats honor Steelers history
Boston man sets off fire alarms at Steelers’ hotelBoston man sets off fire alarms at Steelers’ hotel
Steelers have been perfect in rematches, despite Ben Roethlisberger’s strugglesSteelers have been perfect in rematches, despite Ben Roethlisberger’s struggles
Someone tripped the fire alarm at 3 a.m. at the Steelers’ hotelSomeone tripped the fire alarm at 3 a.m. at the Steelers’ hotel
Steelers and Patriots face off with trip to Super Bowl on the lineSteelers and Patriots face off with trip to Super Bowl on the line
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