Blockbuster comebacks were uncorked week after week. Playoff pushes were as eventful as ever. The first Sunday night marquee was remarkable (our apologies, Lamar Jackson). The last Sunday night marquee was remarkable (more apologies, Lamar Jackson). The past four months gave us a parade of absurd catches and Herculean strength.

It was a natural regional rivalry that defined the early days of the NFL. From 1929-44, Green Bay won six NFL championships and the Bears won five NFL championships. Halas and Lambeau were behind that. When the NFL merged in 1967, both teams were in the NFC Central Division, which became the NFC North Division in 2002.

The Philadelphia Eagles (11-6) open their defense of their Super Bowl title Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field against the San Francisco 49ers (12-5).

It’s been 17 weeks of high drama, highlights and hijinks. Now, we cruise into the final Sunday of the NFL’s regular season. Take, take me home (has anyone else noticed this Phil Collins banger in every Monday night broadcast?).

The NFL playoff bracket has a wrinkle other tournaments don't have. How does that impact the NFC and AFC postseason divisional round games this week?