NFL Playoffs 2018: Schedule, Bracket and TV Info for Conference Championships

The divisional round brought surprises, intrigue and elevated profiles for two much-maligned quarterbacks in matchups against a pair of the game's best pocket passers.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles didn't outduel quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the box score, but he came up huge in critical situations to help seal the victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum only threw one touchdown pass, but it's the single completion that put his team in the NFC Championship Game.

Before taking a glimpse at the final four teams in the hunt for the Lombardi Trophy, check out the details on the conference championship contests.

Sunday, January 21

AFC Championship Game

Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots: 3:05 p.m. ET, CBS, CBS All Access

NFC Championship Game

Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles: 6:40 p.m. ET, Fox, Fox Sports Go

Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots

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The New England Patriots annihilated the Tennessee Titans 35-14 at Gillette Stadium Saturday and host the AFC South champions in their next challenge. Quarterback Tom Brady looked sharp against a flawed pass defense, but he'll look across the field at the league's best unit against the aerial attack in the upcoming matchup.

Ironically, the Jaguars defense didn't grab headlines Sunday. Jacksonville's 45-point output broke the record for most points scored in Pittsburgh during a playoff game, per ESPN.com reporter Michael DiRocco:

Running back Leonard Fournette scored three rushing touchdowns against the Steelers. The offense will need his physicality against the Patriots, who rediscovered their pass rush, sacking Marcus Mariota eight times Saturday.

Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles

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The Philadelphia Eagles defense smothered the Atlanta Falcons and held their offensive unit to 10 points. Quarterback Nick Foles didn't throw any touchdown passes, but he protected the ball and made necessary throws to sustain drives.

Foles will attempt to dissect the league's No. 1 defense in points and yards allowed. This club also needs more production from its ground attack in the upcoming matchup.

Keenum continues to exceed expectations. The New Orleans Saints almost left U.S. Bank Stadium with a victory, but the Vikings' 29-year-old signal-caller tossed a dart to wideout Stefon Diggs to keep hope for a home-field Super Bowl matchup alive:

Some call it the Minnesota miracle, but there's one thing for certain, the Vikings have the toughness and willpower to come back home February 4 for Super Bowl LII. First, the NFC North champions must go through the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

Among the four quarterbacks in the conference championship games, two signal-callers made their postseason debuts in January.

Barring injury, we're guaranteed to see Keenum or Foles take the main stage at Super Bowl LII. Will they meet up with five-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady or another fresh postseason face in Bortles?