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AFC CHAMPIONSHIP

January 12, 2009 at 5:07AM

AFC CHAMPIONSHIP

Baltimore at Pittsburgh: A matchup of division rivals. "It would be big if it was a scrimmage," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said.

NFC CHAMPIONSHIP

Philadelphia at Arizona: A franchise that had one playoff victory in 61 years before this month against a team that barely sneaked into the postseason.

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