The Rams, Seahawks, Patriots and Broncos will use the conference championship games on Sunday, Jan. 25, to showcase the four ways to answer the quarterback conundrum that each NFL team must conquer before winning a Super Bowl in today’s pass-happy league.

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The Steelers and the Ravens in the AFC and the Panthers and the Buccaneers in the NFC are vying for the last spots.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba played his part in the Seattle Seahawks’ divisional round win over the San Francisco 49ers. The All-Pro wide receiver caught three passes from quarterback Sam Darnold for 19 yards and one touchdown.

Who among the Seahawks, Rams, Broncos and Patriots has the best chance to get to — and to win — Super Bowl LX?

The Seahawks will be without one of their most potent offensive weapons after running back Zach Charbonnet suffered torn knee ligaments in last weekend’s playoff win over the San Francisco 49ers. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is also dealing with an oblique injury, but vowed to be ready.

The Buffalo Bills ended their run in the NFL playoffs with a loss to the Denver Broncos on Saturday, January 17, in a 33-30 final score. The game went into overtime, and emotions were high, but the worst part of it for Broncos followers was seeing their franchise quarterback Bo Nix get injured last in the game. Now, he's out for the season.

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