Hot take alert: the NFL’s conference championship weekend is more exciting than Super Bowl Sunday.
It’s two championship games in one day and we don’t have sit through 10 hours of pregame shows. The commercials aren’t as good, but that’s an easy trade-off to make.
It’s a fun day and Sunday will see at least one former Ole Miss football player advance to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
The AFC title game between New England and Denver will see Rebels on each sideline. Ben Brown has started five games this season for New England’s offensive line, but hasn’t seen much playing time in two playoff games.
Evan Engram and DJ Jones will be on the other side for the Broncos.
In the NFC title game, the only Ole Miss alumnus apart of either team is Jared Ivey with Seattle. However, he’s been inactive for most of the season. That’s not likely to change this week as the Seahawks will face the Rams for a third time this season.
Here’s when you can see the former Rebels in action on Sunday.
Sunday
No. 2 New England Patriots at No. 1 Denver Broncos | 2 p.m. | CBS
Ben Brown | OL | New England Patriots
- Last Week: Did not play in a 28-16 win against the Texans.
- Season: 5 GS, 17 GP
Evan Engram | TE | Denver Broncos
- Last Week: Had one catch for seven yards in a 33-30 overtime win against the Bills.
- Season: 50 receptions, 461 yards, 1 TD; 1 run, 7 yards
- Playoffs: 1 reception, 7 yards
D.J. Jones | DT | Denver Broncos
- Last Week: Was active and played, but didn’t record any stats in a 33-30 overtime win against the Bills.
- Season: 37 tackles, 21 solo, 3 sacks, 2 TFL
No. 5 Los Angeles Rams at No. 1 Seattle Seahawks | 5:30 p.m. | FOX
Jared Ivey | LB | Seattle Seahawks
- Last Week: Was inactive for a 41-6 win against the 49ers.
- Season: 2 GP
Eliminated Rebels
A.J. Brown | WR | Philadelphia Eagles
- Last Week: Had three catches for 25 yards in a 23-19 loss to the 49ers.
- Season: 81 receptions, 1,028 yards, 7 TDs
Tre Harris | WR | Los Angeles Chargers
- Last Week: Had two catches for 20 yards in a 16-3 loss to the Patriots.
- Season: 32 receptions, 335 yards, 1 TD
Jaylon Jones | CB | Chicago Bears
- Last Week: Recorded one tackle in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Rams.
- Season: 13 tackles, 6 solo, 1 FF
- Playoffs: 1 tackle
Dawson Knox | TE | Buffalo Bills
- Last Week: Had three catches for 32 yards in a 33-30 overtime loss to the Broncos.
- Season: 36 receptions, 417 yards, 4 TD
- Playoffs: 6 receptions, 62 yards
D.K. Metcalf | WR | Pittsburgh Steelers
- Last Week: Had two catches for 42 yards in a 30-6 loss to the Texans.
- Season: 61 receptions, 892 yards, 6 TDs
Princely Umanmielen | LB | Carolina Panthers
- Last Week: Played 13 defensive plays and six special teams plays in a 34-31 loss to the Rams.
- Season: 24 tackles, 13 solo, 2 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR
Jordan Watkins | WR | San Francisco 49ers
- Last Week: Was inactive for a 41-6 loss to the Seahawks.
- Season: 2 receptions, 26 yards
