The NFL Divisional playoffs are set for a great weekend of games.
The first two games on Saturday will feature both number-one seeds in each conference.
Both of the Saturday matchups are rematches from games we saw in the regular season.
Here are two storylines to watch for as we get set for NFL Divisional Saturday.
1. Changing Of The Guard In The AFC
The Kansas City Chiefs have been the most successful team in the AFC over the past five years.
But, in this game, they will be up against a young Jacksonville Jaguars team looking for an upset.
While the turnaround of the Jaguars has been drastic, it could not have been done without their star quarterback.
Trevor Lawrence was compared to Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning when coming out of college.
Despite having a rough rookie year, Lawrence has been awesome in his second season.
He won the first playoff game of his career last week but will need to limit the turnovers against KC.
Lawrence threw four interceptions in the first half which put the Jags down 27 points.
But, he was awesome in the second half and pulled off an incredible comeback.
The question is, could the Jaguars be the next team to send the Chiefs home early in the playoffs?
Lawrence will have to play turnover-free, and be prepared for a high-scoring battle.
It also helps that no one has played better on Saturdays than Lawrence.
He is looking to keep this incredible win streak alive.
Trevor Lawrence on Saturday:
3-0 in high school
36-0 in college
2-0 in the #NFL #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/Qfak5qWywj— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) January 19, 2023
If he can outplay Patrick Mahomes, we could see Lawrence challenge Mahomes for the quarterback throne.
2. Will The Giants’ Magic Run Out?
The New York Giants are having success this season that almost no one saw coming.
Last season the Giants were 4-13 and one of the worst teams in the NFL.
But, their turnaround this season has been shocking.
Not only did they make the playoffs, but they defeated the Minnesota Vikings on the road in the Wild Card round.
Head coach Brian Daboll deserves plenty of credit for the turnaround in New York.
He has gotten the best out of quarterback Daniel Jones, mostly by helping Jones limit his turnovers.
the CULMINATION of nearly a full year of work
Brian Daboll and Mike Kafka making the game EASIER for a QB, enhancing creativity & building his confidence
Daniel Jones 1st career playoff start:
24-of-35
301 yards
2 TDs
0 INTs
17 rushes
78 yards
and most importantly
A WIN
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) January 16, 2023
But, this weekend they face the Philadelphia Eagles, a team they have lost to twice this season.
The Eagles are almost eight-point favorites in this game, and most people are giving the Giants no chance.
These teams just met in Week 18, in a game where the Giants sat most of their starters.
It will be interesting to see how the Giants respond to another road playoff game on Saturday, and if they can keep the magical run alive.
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