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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrate after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
NFL Today, Championship Round

By The Associated Press Jan. 30, 2022 11:01 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp (10) gets past San Francisco 49ers' Jaquiski Tartt, left, and K'Waun Williams (24) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
San Francisco commits major mistakes at the worst time

By Joe Reedy Jan. 30, 2022 10:33 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp (10) gets past San Francisco 49ers' Jaquiski Tartt, left, and K'Waun Williams (24) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rams rally to Super Bowl with stunning 20-17 win over Niners

By Greg Beacham Jan. 30, 2022 09:46 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams rally past San Francisco 49ers 20-17 for NFC title, will play Super Bowl at home against Cincinnati

Jan. 30, 2022 09:38 PM EST
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Rams rally past San Francisco 49ers 20-17 for NFC title, will play Super Bowl at home against Cincinnati. ...

Los Angeles Rams' Tyler Higbee, left, is hit after catching a pass during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Knee injury knocks Rams TE Higbee out of NFC title game

Jan. 30, 2022 08:25 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) celebrates after scoring on a 41-yard touchdown reception during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
On to Super Bowl: Bengals versus Rams, who will host game

By Barry Wilner Jan. 30, 2022 07:02 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams fans wait to get into SoFi Stadium before the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LTs Williams, Whitworth active for NFC title game; Rapp out

Jan. 30, 2022 05:38 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh yells during warm ups before the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Georgia, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
AP source: Vikings talk with Jim Harbaugh about coaching job

By Dave Campbell Jan. 29, 2022 07:47 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay gestures toward fans after the Rams defeated the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
49ers-Rams rivalry leads to NFC title game matchup

By Josh Dubow Jan. 29, 2022 11:41 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Rams' Donald: 'Only thing I am lacking is being a champion.'

By Joe Reedy Jan. 29, 2022 02:50 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass as offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) helps against pressure from Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
49ers All-Pro LT Trent Williams questionable for title game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 28, 2022 06:25 PM EST

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant reaches for the pylon but fails to score during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
NFL Foundation helping build or refurbish football fields

By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2022 12:25 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel runs during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Star-studded LA Rams host surging 49ers in NFC title game

By Greg Beacham Jan. 28, 2022 11:11 AM EST

Graphic shows AFC and NFC team matchups and predicts outcome in conference championships; 3c x 2 3/8 inches
Rematches in conference title games. Same results? Read on

By Barry Wilner Jan. 28, 2022 10:45 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, center, catches a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (1) and cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (4) defend. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams host 49ers again in NFC championship game showdown

By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2022 10:44 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Robbie Gould makes the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The 49ers won 13-10 to advance to the NFC Chasmpionship game. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Kicker Robbie Gould shining in 'Goulden' years with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 28, 2022 02:11 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay walks on the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Analysis: Andy Reid helped pave the way for young coaches

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 27, 2022 07:37 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings new general manger Kwesi Adofo-Mensah smiles during a press conference Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn.(Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Vikes GM: Wall Street to NFL is 'different canvas, same art'

By Dave Campbell Jan. 27, 2022 06:59 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel runs during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Prolific Kupp, versatile Samuel surge into NFC title game

By Greg Beacham Jan. 27, 2022 05:39 PM EST

Big-time agent Don Yee switched his path, made right choice

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 27, 2022 03:27 PM EST
Long before he represented Tom Brady, Bryant Young, Sean Payton and Jimmy Garoppolo, Don Yee considered a career in journalism. Changing course was the...