The New England Patriots haven't played in a few weeks, but that hasn't stopped former stars from speaking out about the way the NFL playoffs have been going. Y

For the fourth time in the last five years, the Buffalo Bills faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. And for the fourth time, the game ended in heartbreak for the team of head coach Sean McDermott and quarterback Josh Allen.

Both games feature several players who will become free agents this offseason at positions of need for the Patriots. Read more on Boston.com.

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Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reminisced about a moment that occurred after the 2018 AFC Championship Game between the Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs. Brady and the Patriots came away with the victory. The legendary quarterback went 30-of-46 on the evening, throwing for 346 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

A former Patriots coach is on an incredible run of postseason success. This year marks his ninth Super Bowl appearance in the last 11 seasons.

The AFC hasn't spread the wealth much in recent years. Patrick Mahomes leads the Kansas City Chiefs to their seventh straight AFC Championship Game. They'll face the Buffalo Bills in a rematch of the 2020 conference title clash.

When Super Bowl LIX kicks off between the Chiefs and Eagles, there will be a handful of former Patriots in uniform.

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the ubiquitous Taylor Swift will be among the familiar faces for this year's Super Bowl when the Kansas City Chiefs go for an unprecedented three-peat against the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is one of the most decorated quarterbacks in the NFL and marked his latest accomplishment in the reigning Super Bowl champions' playoff victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Prior to the conference championships, former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman joined " The Herd with Colin Cowherd ." When discussing the NFC championship, Edelman predicted the Eagles to win but lose in the Super Bowl.