Good morning, gang! Davey mac here with a fresh Sports Report for ya! And we’re getting right into it as we had all kinds of awesome NFL action over the weekend!
Starting with last night…where the Chiefs took down the Bills in another classic…27 to 24. Another back-and-forth game where there were plenty of lead changes…ultimately…after Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs scored the go-ahead touchdown in the 4th quarter…Josh Allen and the Bills worked their way down the field…but the Buffalo kicker Tyler Bass missed a 44-yard field goal that would have tied the game and that was that. Heartbreaking loss for the Bills. For Mahomes, another amazing stat for his Hall Of Fame resume…this will be his 6th straight Conference Championship game he’s in. Amazing.
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 21: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs hugs Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills after the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 21, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.
That brings me to my next point. With the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs both breaking their respective championship droughts…are the Bills the most cursed team in all of Sports? I mean…you’ve also had the New York Rangers break their curse in the ’90’s; the Texas Rangers wining their first World Series last year; and even the Lions are a game away from the Super Bowl. But the Bills just can’t catch a break. Four straight Super Bowl appearances in the ’90’s and yet not one win in those games. And of course, Scott Norwood: wide right.
And not to be funny here…but let’s also admit that O.J. Simpson, one of the greatest players in Bills franchise history…well…we all know the story with O.J.
395562 05: Former NFL star O.J. Simpson attends court on the first day of jury selection October 9, 2001 at a Dade County courtroom in Miami, FL. Simpson, who was acquitted in 1994 in the murders of his ex-wife and her friend, is on trial for allegedly attacking a motorist in the Miami suburb of Kendall, Florida in December of 2000. If found guilty, Simpson could face up to 16 years in prison.
And now you can add this latest run of horrible Bills luck as they just can’t make that one play or catch that one break to beat the Chiefs in the NFL Playoffs. Man…my sympathies go out to Bills fans out there. It’s been a brutal 40 years or so. Condolences. I’m Davey Mac…now on to the rest of the Sports Report!
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 21: Tyler Bass #2 of the Buffalo Bills reacts after missing a 44 yard field goal attempt against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 21, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York.
Lions Beat Bucs
Earlier yesterday, the Lions beat the Bucs in a good one…31 to 23. Detroit QB Jared Goff threw for 287 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. As the Lions make the NFC Championship for the first time in over 30 years…just their second NFC Championship appearance in franchise history. Congrats, Lions!
(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 12: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions plays against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field on September 12, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.
Ravens Crush Houston
Meanwhile, on Saturday you had the Ravens dominating the Texans…34 to 10. Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson threw two touchdowns and ran for two touchdowns in the win.
(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 20: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Niners Get Past Pack
And the 49’ers took down the Packers…24 to 21. San Fran had to rally and score 10 unanswered points in the 4th quarter to get the win…but Brock Purdy did just that.
(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 20: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the second half against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Levi’s Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.
AFC Championship: Ravens Vs. Chiefs
So, the AFC Championship will be the Chiefs Vs. the Ravens in Baltimore at 3 PM (Eastern) on Sunday the 28th. The Ravens come in as the Number One seed in the AFC. Meanwhile, Mahomes is looking to grab Super Bowl ring #3. Should be a great game!
(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs motions against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
NFC Championship: Lions Vs. 49'ers
And the NFC Championship will be the Lions Vs. the 49’ers in San Francisco. The Niners are the Number One seed in the NFC and looking for Super Bowl win #5. Meanwhile, Detroit head coach Dan Campbell is trying to lead the Lions to their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history. As Bart Scott once said: “Can’t wait!”
(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 14: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions reacts with Sam LaPorta #87 during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Ford Field on January 14, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.
Nets Cut Down By Clippers
Basketball. The Nets lost to the Clippers…125 to 114. Brooklyn drops to 17 and 25 for the season.
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 21: James Harden #1 of the LA Clippers dribbles in front of Lonnie Walker IV #8 of the Brooklyn Nets during a 125-114 Clippers win at Crypto.com Arena on January 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
76'ers Vs. Spurs Tonight
The Knicks and 76’ers were off. Tonight the Sixers take on the Spurs in Philly. The Sixers are 28 ad 13 and are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 16: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers gestures during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggetsat the Wells Fargo Center on January 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Knicks Vs. Nets On Tuesday
The Knicks play tomorrow when they go against the Nets. The Knicks are 26 and 17 and, after a three-game win streak, are up to #5 in the East.
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 20: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks reacts after making a three-point shot during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden on January 20, 2024 in New York City. The Knicks won 126-120. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Rangers Defeat Anaheim
Hockey. The Rangers dominated the Ducks yesterday…5 to 2. Artemi Panarin had a goal for the Rangers in the win.
(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 21: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers celebrates a goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the second period at Honda Center on January 21, 2024 in Anaheim, California.
Flyers Lose To Ottawa
The Flyers fell to the Senators…5 to 3.
(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 21: Vladimir Tarasenko #91 of the Ottawa Senators challenges for the puck with Cam York #8 and Jakob Chychrun #6 of the Ottawa Senators during the third period at the Wells Fargo Center on January 21, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Devils Vs. Vegas On Tuesday
The Devils were off. They play the Golden Knights tomorrow. The Devils are 23-18-3 on the season.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 20: Nico Hischier #13 of the New Jersey Devils skates against the Dallas Stars at Prudential Center on January 20, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.
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