When Did the Chiefs, Bills, Eagles, and Commanders Last Shine in the Super Bowl?

As the NFL playoffs approach their climax, four teams remain in contention for the coveted Super Bowl berth. This year’s lineup includes the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders, each showcasing distinct legacies.

This weekend marks a pivotal moment for these franchises. The Chiefs and Bills will face off to contest the AFC title, while the NFC showdown pits the Eagles against the Commanders. The stakes couldn’t be higher for each team.

Despite their varied histories in the league, these four teams share a remarkable statistic: all possess a fourth down conversion rate exceeding 70%. Leading the pack, the Washington Commanders boast an impressive 87% while the Bills, Chiefs, and Eagles follow closely behind with rates of 72.7%, 70.6%, and 70.4%, respectively.

Looking at the Chiefs, their Super Bowl aspirations continue to intensify. Kansas City, led by star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, aims to secure a third consecutive title. This achievement would be unprecedented in NFL history. Remarkably, this is Mahomes’ seventh consecutive season reaching the AFC championship game, underscoring his impact on the franchise.

The Buffalo Bills, meanwhile, are determined to break a long-standing drought since their last Super Bowl appearance in 1994. Having reached the big game four times in a row from 1991 to 1994, the team remains tied for the most Super Bowl appearances without a victory.

The Eagles are no strangers to post-season success, making their ninth franchise appearance in a conference championship game, and their second in three years. They are still smarting from a narrow loss to the Chiefs in last year’s Super Bowl, which capped a thrilling matchup.

The Washington Commanders are looking to break their own decades-long Super Bowl drought. The team last reached the NFC title game 33 years ago. For the current roster, only a handful had been born during that time. The Commanders’ rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, drafted second overall in 2024, has the chance to make history by leading his team to the Super Bowl as a rookie. He could become only the sixth quarterback to reach a conference championship in their first season.

This weekend’s playoff schedule promises high-stakes excitement. The NFC Championship game between the Commanders and Eagles will kick off on Sunday, January 26, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern on FOX. Later, the AFC Championship game featuring the Bills and Chiefs will follow at 6:30 p.m. Eastern on CBS and Paramount+.