If you are an NFL fan, you are more than likely still trying to catch your breath.
This Divisional Round was the most exciting one in recent memory with every game – yes, every game – being decided on the last play.
The number one seeds from both conferences each had their seasons ended and three of the four games were won by the road team.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Tennessee Titans (Bengals won 19-16)
The thought of the Bengals playing in the AFC Championship Game would have had most NFL fans in hysterics before the season.
But this is now a reality, and no one should scoff at them after what they just did to the Titans.
Although Tennessee welcomed back superstar running back Derrick Henry, Cincinnati was able to limit the All-Pro’s impact to just 62 yards from 20 carries.
For the most part, this matchup became a defensive battle with both defences wreaking havoc on the opposing quarterback.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was sacked nine times and picked off once as he was held out of the endzone. On the other side, Ryan Tannehill had three gut wrenching interceptions that made it an uphill battle for the home team.
However, the star of the game was Bengals kicker Evan McPherson. The rookie was money all afternoon, going four for four on field goals and banging in the game winner from 52 yards to secure Cinccinati their first road playoff victory in franchise history.
The Bengals will face the Chiefs at Arrowhead as they try to get back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1989.
San Francisco 49ers @ Green Bay Packers (49ers won 13-10)
If you enjoy the fireworks of offensive football, this was not the game for you. But if you like seeing an underdog grind out a hard-fought win on the road in treacherous conditions, you would have loved it.
The Packers were the favourites to win the NFC coming into this weekend as they had many of their top players returning from injury at the exact right time.
They just were not ready for the grit the visitors had brought with them.
The Packers looked like their usual selves early, scoring a touchdown on the game’s opening possession as A.J. Dillon ran one in to cap off a 10-play drive.
This would be the last time Green Bay stepped into the endzone as from this point forward turnovers and poor special teams play would spell doom for the home team.
Aaron Rodgers – who is favoured to win his fourth MVP – also played a key role in the Packers’ demise as he was unable to overcome the pressure of San Francisco’s defensive line, who sacked Rodgers five times on the day.
A blocked punt for a touchdown at the Green Bay 12-yard line saw the 49ers tie the game at 10 apiece with 4:41 to play.
After losing six yards on their next possession, the Packers punted once again and allowed Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers to get themselves into field goal range with just four seconds on the clock.
And kicker Robbie Gould did the rest.
Aaron Rodgers in now 0-4 against the 49ers in the playoffs as a second trip to the Super Bowl continues to evade him.
The 49ers will meet their division rival Los Angeles as they hope to prolong their perfect record against Sean McVay’s squad.
Los Angeles Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Rams won 30-27)
Was that the last time we saw Tom Brady on an NFL field?
That will be the question on everyone’s mind for the next few weeks as his status remains unclear.
But one thing that is clear is that the Rams mean business.
The visiting Rams built a resounding lead in the first half, heading to the locker room with a 20-3 advantage.
LA’s pass rush capitalised on the injuries to Tampa’s offensive line, hounding Brady and leaving him with minimal time to throw.
The seven-time Super Bowl champ struggled for much of the day, turning the ball over twice and ending with a subpar completion percentage of 56%.
But as has been the story of his 22-year career. You can never count him out.
Brady and the Buccaneers rallied in the second half, scoring 24 unanswered points to level the score at 27 with 42 seconds on the clock.
Then Matthew Stafford did what many have doubted he can do.
Two deep passes to Cooper Kupp placed the Rams at Tampa’s 12-yard line with six seconds remaining, and as the theme of the weekend was, the kicker put the icing on the cake.
The Rams will look to stay in LA after next week’s NFC title game against the 49ers as they hope to host a home decider in SoFi Stadium.
Buffalo Bills @ Kansas City Chiefs (Chiefs won 42-36)
It looks like we have a potential decade-long rivalry on our hands.
The final game of the weekend became an all-time classic as the two opposing signal callers each put on shows that will stand the test of time.
The action this game produced was simply ridiculous, a shootout and a display of young quarterback talent that was cut short despite an overtime period.
Both Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen finished with jaw-dropping numbers that still do not do their performances enough justice.
Mahomes wound up with 447 total yards and four touchdowns, while Allen had 397 yards and four scores of his own.
The final period of this game and the overtime that ensued was where the true magic happened.
After Buffalo went up 36-33 following a six-play 75-yard drive resulting in Gabriel Davis’ fourth touchdown catch of the night, the Chiefs went nuclear, travelling 44 yards in just 10 seconds to set up a 49-yard field goal for Harrison Butker to send the game to overtime.
Kansas City won the toss, took the ball, and waved goodbye to the Bills as Travis Kelce hauled in the game ending touchdown.
The Chiefs are now staring at their third straight Super Bowl appearance, but they will firstly need to conquer Cincinnati, a team who beat them in a shootout just three weeks ago.