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Wild Stat Suggests New Era for NFL Quarterbacks

In arguably the wildest playoff weekend in NFL history, there are now, of course, wild statistics reflecting the impact of the playoff games played across the league this past weekend.

One statistic in particular, reflects a potential changing of the guard at the quarterback position in the NFL, as some of the league's youngest quarterbacks emerged to lead their teams to conference championship weekend.

For the first time since 2009, NFL conference championship weekend will not feature either Aaron Rodgers or Tom Brady, both future Hall of Famers.

While seasoned-veteran Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford led his team to the NFC championship game, the three other quarterbacks to advance—Jimmy Garoppolo, Patrick Mahomes, and Joe Burrow—are all still in their first few years as starters in the league.