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Three key matchups to watch in AFC Divisional Round games

By Joel Deering

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 29: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 30: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 30, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

The AFC Divisional round gets under way this weekend with the Colts taking on the Chiefs and Chargers agains the Pats. Let’s break down the key matchups.

Earlier in the week we took a look at the key matchups for both NFC Divisional Round games. Take a look at those matchups here. In addition to those two playoff games, two AFC Divisional Round games will be played.

These two AFC battles should both be exciting to watch, as both games feature QBs who are considered some of the NFLs best. We’ve got Andrew Luck vs. probable MVP Patrick Mahomes. We’ve also got the battle of the old guys: Philip Rivers vs. Tom Brady.

While the focus will be on the QBs and how they play will change the game, there are other matchups we should keep an eye on.

Let’s take a look at three key matchups in both AFC Divisional Round games.

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