Author: Mike Jones, USA TODAY

Both the AFC and NFC title games are rematches. What can the Chiefs, Patriots, Rams and Saints take away from those meetings?

So much for the downfall of the Patriots. Back in the AFC Championship Game for the eighth consecutive year, New England looks as potent as ever.

The last week brought resolution on the NFL coaching front, as teams moved quickly to fill vacancies. But there are still questions to be answered.

The Indianapolis Colts aren’t just Andrew Luck’s show anymore, as they showed against the Houston Texans they can attack in a multitude of ways.

The Indianapolis Colts handled the Houston Texans with relative ease in the wild-card round, setting up a matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Eagles’ hopes for reaching the postseason once looked to be finished with the team standing at 4-6. But Philadelphia kept its focus.

Gregg Williams has led the Browns to a 5-2 record since taking over for Hue Jackson. But Baker Mayfield might need a different figure moving forward.

JuJu Smith-Schuster’s fumble that ended the Steelers’ hopes for a comeback against the Saints might have been the final blow for Pittsburgh’s season.

Yes, being an offensive player is nearly a prerequisite for NFL MVP consideration. But it’s time to give two defenders their due.