Divisional round sets Rams-Seahawks and Patriots-Broncos as turnovers, coaching draw scrutiny

The divisional round is complete, setting the Los Angeles Rams against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship and sending the New England Patriots to face the Denver Broncos next Sunday, Cbssports reported. The weekend produced several headline storylines: Texans rookie C.J.

Stroud threw four interceptions in a 28-16 loss to New England, completed 45.4% of his passes and finished with a 28.0 passer rating, and—when combined with his earlier wild-card game—became the first player in NFL playoff history with five-plus interceptions and five-plus fumbles in a single postseason.

The piece judged labeling that performance as costing him millions an overreaction, noting Stroud is extension-eligible this offseason and that the Texans are still likely to pursue a lucrative deal. The report also highlighted Drake Maye’s turnover issues (four fumbles, two lost, and an interception in the win over Houston; six fumbles and two interceptions over two playoff games) and warned those giveaways could limit New England as it advances, while calling Chicago’s late-game comeback record this season unsustainable and in need of offseason roster work.

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