The field is set for the NFC and AFC championship games, after the four divisional-round matchups over the weekend.
Philadelphia will host Washington in the NFC championship next Sunday (1 p.m. MST, Fox), while Kansas City will host Buffalo in the AFC championship (4:30 p.m. MST, CBS).
With it, there are eight NFL players with Utah ties who are one victory away from being headed to the Super Bowl.
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The University of Utah is best-represented, with three former Utes on rosters of teams that advanced to conference championship weekend.
BYU has two former players whose teams are playing in next weekend’s action, while Utah State and Weber State each have one.
Timpview, Orem and East High will all be represented in the conference championships as well.
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NFC: Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m. MST, Fox
Utah ties on Eagles roster
Britain Covey, WR/PR, Utah and Timpview High (on injured reserve)
Utah ties on Commanders roster
Michael Davis, CB, BYU
Bobby Wagner, MLB, Utah State
AFC: Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs, 4:30 p.m. MST, CBS
Utah ties on Chiefs roster
Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU and Orem High
Siaki Ika, DT, East High (on practice squad)
Utah ties on Bills roster
Cole Bishop, S, Utah
Taron Johnson, CB, Weber State
Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
The divisional round results also brought the end of the season for nine players with Utah ties — the most notable names among that list are Detroit Lions All-Pro lineman Penei Sewell and Los Angles Rams star receiver Puka Nacua.
Here’s a look at how every Utah tie performed during the divisional round. A player is on the active roster unless otherwise indicated.
Bills 27, Ravens 25
Buffalo
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Cole Bishop, S, Utah: Bishop had three tackles, including a solo stop.
Taron Johnson, CB, Weber State: Johnson had three tackles, including two solo stops, and a pass deflection on a third and goal play.
Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah: Kincaid had one reception for 11 yards on two targets.
Baltimore
Kyle Van Noy, LB, BYU: Van Noy started at linebacker and had three tackles, including a solo stop, a half-sack and two QB hurries.
Marcus Williams, S, Utah: Williams was not active for the game.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) runs with the ball as Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (8) tries to stop him during the second half of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. | Derik Hamilton
Eagles 28, Rams 22
Philadelphia
Britain Covey, WR/RS, Utah and Timpview High: Covey did not play. He is currently on injured reserve.
Los Angeles
Puka Nacua, WR, BYU and Orem High: Nacua started at wide receiver and caught six passes for a team-high 97 yards. That included a 16-yard catch on the Rams’ opening drive, which ended in a touchdown, as well as a 37-yard grab on Los Angeles’ final drive that got them down to the Philadelphia 21.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels celebrates with Bobby Wagner (54) after an NFL football divisional playoff game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. | Rey Del Rio
Commanders 45, Lions 31
Washington
Michael Davis, CB, BYU: Davis was not active for the game.
Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State: Wagner started at middle linebacker and had eight tackles, including two solo stops.
Detroit
Tim Patrick, WR, Utah: Patrick had one reception for 22 yards on four targets.
Penei Sewell, OT, Desert Hills High: Sewell started at right tackle for Detroit and played all 69 offensive snaps, as well as three on special teams.
Sione Vaki, RB, Utah: Vaki played as a reserve but did not record a statistic.
Jonah Williams, DL, Weber State: Williams played as a reserve but did not record a statistic.
Chiefs 23, Texans 14
Kansas City
Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU and Orem High: Suamataia entered the game as a reserve.
Siaki Ika, DT, East High: Ika did not play. He’s on Kansas City’s practice squad.
Houston
Dalton Schultz, TE, Bingham High: Schultz caught four passes for 63 yards, including a 34-yarder on Houston’s opening drive to help set up a field goal.
Kedon Slovis, QB, BYU: Slovis did not play. He’s on Houston’s practice squad.
SOUTH OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — There is a heavy police presence in the area of Harrison Blvd in South Ogden. ABC4 is working to learn more.
While police have not confirmed any information, ABC4 has acquired footage from a bystander that shows law enforcement detaining one individual. The individual can be seen handcuffed and without a shirt.
Courtesy: David Blanton
Several residents have also reported seeing over a dozen police vehicles heading to the area and reported hearing gunshots on social media.
Courtesy: Kade Garner // KTVX
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Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, including Davis County SWAT, Weber County Sheriff’s Department, and Morgan County Sheriff’s Department. Officers from Riverton Police Department, Roy Police Department, Clinton Police Department, and Layton police Department all responded to the scene.
Law enforcement also used several drones and several armored vehicles responded to the scene. Additionally, it appears at least one person was transported from the scene by ambulance
Courtesy: Randy Ferrin
At this time, law enforcement has not confirmed any details regarding this incident. However, they appeared to have cleared from the scene.
This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as more information becomes available.
SALT LAKE CITY — Those using a new national park pass who want to enjoy Utah’s “Mighty Five” better do so with President Donald Trump’s face perfectly intact, or you might pay a literal price.
The new annual park passes, which debuted on Jan. 1, feature Trump’s image alongside that of George Washington. At the same time as the release, the Department of the Interior reportedly updated its rules to ensure Trump’s face remains free and clear.
According to the Washington Post, the updated “Void if Altered” policy prohibits anyone from defacing the pass or covering up any images or information on the cards. Visitors found by rangers to have altered a pass by any means will be ordered to return it to its original condition or possibly be charged a regular entrance fee.
SFGate reported the policy originally prohibited any alteration of the signature portion of the pass, with the updated policy including the front of the card, with a warning that “writing on it or adding stickers or other coverings” is no longer allowed.
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Many believe the updated policy is in direct response to the large pushback over the inclusion of Trump, leaving people to share creative ways to hide the president’s image from passes, including stickers and sleeves.
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Along with the suggestions on how to hide Trump’s image, a nonprofit environmental group has filed a lawsuit claiming its design did not comply with legislation that requires public participation in the selection.
Two people were killed, and at least six were wounded when gunfire erupted outside a funeral at a Mormon church in Utah on Wednesday night, according to authorities and reports.
Eight people were hit by gunfire when shots rang out outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City around 7:30 p.m., Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson Glen Mills told the Salt Lake City Tribune.
Two people were killed, and six people were injured in the shooting that occurred outside in the church’s parking lot as dozens were attending a funeral service inside.
Of the six wounded, three individuals are in critical condition, the Salt Lake City Police Department posted on X. All of the victims were adults.
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Police stand outside the Salt Lake City church where at least eight people were shot, including two fatally on Jan. 7, 2026. APPeople hug outside the church after the shooting in Salt Lake City, Utah. AP
There were no suspects in custody as of late Wednesday night, and it is not immediately clear if there were multiple gunmen involved. A motive was also unknown.
However, police said they have obtained solid leads in the investigation and are working to locate individuals involved in the shooting.
“We believe this was not a random incident,” Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd told reporters.
The shooting was not believed to be targeting a religion, Redd clarified.
Roughly 100 law enforcement vehicles swarmed the area in the aftermath of the gunfire as helicopters flew overhead.
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The area around the Mormon church remained closed into the evening as authorities urged the public to stay clear of the still active scene.
Funeral attendees walk out of the meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Jan. 7, 2026. AP
“This should never have happened outside a place of worship. This should never have happened outside a celebration of life,” said Mayor Erin Mendenhall.
The Salt Lake City Police Department did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.