This is the nightmare scenario for the people who grew to despise the Patriots for their success and undeniable arrogance. One year after the team was a laughingstock for falling to the depths of 4-13 for the second consecutive year, they're one game away from a return to the Super Bowl.

One of the games on Sunday's NFL slate features the Chicago Bears hosting the Los Angeles Rams. Who has the edge in our Bears vs Rams pick?

The Texans have ridden their ferocious defense to 10 straight wins. Their 30-6 battering of the Steelers ended Mike Tomlin's tenure as Pittsburgh's head coach and was likely the final game of Aaron Rodgers' career.

The 49ers have overcome devastating injuries and inner turmoil to reach the NFC Divisional Round and now they're getting healthy.

The Bills and Broncos meet this week in a key AFC clash. A trip to the AFC Championship Game awaits the winner. Buffalo is favored as the 6-seed on the road, looking to repeat last year's result.

After a 0-3 start, the Texans and their fans were in a crisis. In fairness, they lost those games by a total of 13 points. Starting in Week 4, they righted the ship and began winning...and winning...and winning.

The Chargers had a very good regular season...in context.

To show the fickleness of the fans and media, the 49ers were being celebrated as the most dangerous team in the NFL playoffs. They had overcome the litany of injuries to QB Brock Purdy, defensive lineman Nick Bosa, linebacker Fred Warner, tight end George Kittle, and tackle Trent Williams, among others, to be on the verge of getting the #1 seed in the conference and a great shot at Super Bowl LX.

After the Rams' Week 15, 41-34 shootout win over the Lions, they were in contention for the NFC West title, the #1 seed in the conference, and perhaps a clear road to Super Bowl LX.

One of the games on Saturday's NFL slate features the Chicago Bears hosting the Green Bay Packers. Who has the edge in our Bears vs Packers pick?

The Bills and Jaguars face off this week in an intriguing AFC playoff matchup. Both teams are still seeking their first Super Bowl title, raising the stakes as they enter a wide-open AFC playoff field.

The Chiefs and Raiders meet this week in a clash between eliminated AFC West teams. Las Vegas is in full tank mode and is actively trying to lose each week, giving Kansas City a notable advantage.