The Champaign Room · Jan 18, 2021
Illini in the NFL: Divisional Playoffs Weekend Update
Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports With the Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints eliminated from playoff contention, only one regular starting and active Illini alum in the NFL has a chance to reach the Super Bowl. If you’re a casual NFL fan looking for a team to root for on Championship Sunday, look no further than the Kansas City Chiefs.
Nick Allegretti — you got this!
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports The Ravens had their second straight road playoff game when they went to western New York to take on the AFC East champs Buffalo Bills. Baltimore struggled in a windy game and couldn’t get much going offensively, losing 17-3.