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Syracuse football fans’ rooting guide to NFL conference championship games

Just because Syracuse Orange football AND college football are over, it doesn’t mean football season’s completely wrapped up (even if I refuse to acknowledge it once the Giants are eliminated).

This weekend’s NFL conference championship games will decide the respective AFC and NFC representatives in Super Bowl XLI.

For those that aren’t pro football fans, you’re probably wondering why you should care, or who you should root for. We try to streamline the process by pointing out Syracuse ties on each roster.

NFL: Preseason-Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills
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New England Patriots (0)

The Pats traded Chandler Jones to the Cardinals, so he’s no longer your easy vote here.