NFC Championship - San Francisco 49ers @ Dallas Cowboys
DALLAS - The San Francisco 49ers shocked the NFL world and upset the heavily favored Dallas Cowboys 30-13. Dallas who entered the game 17-1 was widely expected to blow past this San Francisco team on the way to the Super Bowl. The 49ers had other plans and outside of an early fumble returned for a touchdown by Dallas, dominated from start to finish.
Alvin Kamara seemed to have an extra burst in the tank whenever it was needed today and rushed 28 times for 175 yards and two touchdowns. The run-heavy game plan proved effective in keeping the Dallas offense off the field and out of sorts.
"We knew how dynamic this offense is. We wanted to minimize the time they touched the football." Coach Kyle Shanahan said after the game.
The connection between quarterback Justin Fields and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was strong in this one. Fields found the Oklahoma product 4 times for a total of 104 yards and a touchdown.
"Nice to come in here and be a focal point of our offense," Lamb said. "I wanted to show Dallas what happens when you make me part of the game plan."
The win for San Francisco gives GM CD his first Super Bowl appearance with the 49ers. He previously has a title from his time in New England.
Standing in his way of title number two is fellow 3GML member Houston. The teams played in week 17 with the 49ers prevailing 41-27.
AFC Championship - Baltimore Ravens @ Houston Texans
HOUSTON - The Houston Texans continued their dominant run through the playoffs with a 34-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Houston, the three seed, was able to play all of its playoff games at home with both the one seed Kansas City Chiefs and two seed Cleveland Browns losing early on in the tournament. The home fans seemed to give Houston a boost when they needed it most and now will see their team compete in its first ever Super Bowl.
The Texans used a total team effort with contributions from both of their quarterbacks and their entire receiving core on offense. Andy Dalton threw for 167 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Gardner Minshew had 149 yards and a touchdown. Both players spread the ball in a balanced attack with four players totaling over 50 yards receiving (Mims - 82, Jackson- 72, Cook - 69, Gesicki - 57).
Defensively, Logan Ryan stood out for his stellar play including a scoop and score of 57 yards to set the tone early.
"We're going to the Super Bowl baby!" Ryan said.
The Super Bowl appearance is the second for GM TH and his first with the Houston Texans. He previously won a title with the New York Jets in 2017.
The first ever all 3GML Super Bowl is now set with Houston taking on the San Francisco 49ers in two weeks.
