Early NFL thoughts for the Conference Championship Games
NFL’s version of the Final Four is set, as we’ll see the 49ers vs. the Eagles at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday Jan. 29 and the Bengals vs. the Chiefs to end what should be an outstanding doubleheader of NFL action at 6:30 p.m. ET. Cincinnati will have to repeat last season’s heroics on the road at Arrowhead Stadium to return to the Super Bowl, but they’re being given a much greater chance this season based on the odds.
Last year’s Bengals were a touchdown underdog in KC. This year’s Bengals are anywhere from pick ‘em to +1.5, depending on the sportsbook, with DraftKings one of the ones showing the Chiefs -1 and a total of 47.5.
In the NFC, the Eagles host the 49ers and are a slight favorite of -2.5 points. Based on the final score, this looks to be a much stiffer test than it was back in 2018 when the Eagles beat the Vikings 38-7 with 38 unanswered points, but they were actually a home underdog of three points in that one. They are favored at Lincoln Financial Field this year.