In the AFC divisional round, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 20-17 in overtime and the New England Patriots defeated the Indianapolis Colts 20-3.
In the NFC divisional round, the Atlanta Falcons crushed the St. Louis Rams 47-17 and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-14.
The New England Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 41-27 in the AFC Championship Game. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-10 in the NFC Championship Game.
The New England Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX.