NFL Playoffs 2017: Schedule, Bracket and TV Info for Conference Championships

January 16, 2017   ·   David McCracken   ·   Jump to comments

And then, there were four.
The Atlanta Falcons proved themselves as contenders in a 36-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. The No. 2 seed in the NFC, the Falcons now have home-field advantage and will hope playing at home will be enough to get past the Green Bay Packers, who outlasted the Dallas Cowboys on the road, 34-31 thanks to Mason Crosby's game-winning field goal.
In the AFC, the New England Patriots, to no one's surprise, handled the Houston Texans, 34-16, and will host the Pittsburgh Steelers at home next weekend in the AFC Championship Game. 
Here's a quick look at next week's slate of games:
 
It's good news for Falcons fans, as they get another game in the Georgia Dome since the No. 1-seeded Cowboys were eliminated. However, playing the Packers, who are the hottest team in the NFL with eight straight victories dating back to the regular season, might be too tall of a task on the road to Super Bowl 51.
For the Patriots, it's business...

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