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For Notre Dame fans, there were eight former Golden Dormers left in the NFL playoffs when the divisional rounds began Saturday. player only.

In Saturday’s first game, the Kansas City Chiefs were able to survive despite having to play without Patrick Mahomes for a significant amount of time. His 27-20 victory over the Jaguars means the Chiefs are heading for his AFC Championship his game for the fifth straight season. As a result, former Notre Dame wide his receiver Kevin Austin, a member of Jacksonville’s practice team, saw his team eliminated.

Saturday’s nightcap between the Eagles and Giants seemed to be over as soon as it started. Philadelphia moved the ball at will in the first half, playing a smothering defense en route to a 28-0 halftime lead. The Eagles ultimately won him 38-7 and advanced to the NFC Championship Game next week. Former Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book moved in with them, while Julian Love, Nick McLeod and Jaron Smith ended the year with the Giants leaving.

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The good news is that three former Notre Dame players will feature in Sunday’s final two division games. The bad news is that all three are in the same game.

The Bengals’ trip to Buffalo will determine whether the Chiefs play the AFC Championship on home ground (if the Bengals win) or on a neutral field in Atlanta (if the Bills win). Neither will put the former Notre Dame player on their roster, regardless of who moves.

The second NFC Division game is nostalgic for those of us who grew up in the ’90s. Dallas and San Francisco were the NFC championship games that looked like they could set the clock.

Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Deion Sanders and countless other artists were peaking. Dallas is probably the best ex-Notre Dame player in the NFL today. He brought in guard Zach to Martin, guard Aaron Banks and offensive tackle Mike McGrinchy to his 49ers offensive line. remain.

And some people wonder why Notre Dame is called “O Line U”.