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Two NFL conference title games, two matchup previews: We have predictions, score picks and X factors

Drake Maye vs. Jarrett Stidham. Matthew Stafford vs. Sam Darnold. We have picks, stats to know and more for the AFC and NFC title games.

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Payton knows the passion Vrabel brings; Vrabel is keenly aware of Payton the playcaller.

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