The first half of this year’s Divisional Round is over and there were plenty of lessons to be learned. One is that Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce will continue to make magical plays at this time of year. Another is that Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels is proving that the postseason is a stage that feels pretty comfortable to him, as well. On the flip side, the Texans and Lions realized how much injuries can undermine a talented team in the postseason, as both of those squads suffered from missing key stars in their eventual defeats.

That’s life in the NFL, especially when the playoffs begin. It’s rare to see the favorites always win, and it’s even more apparent that home-field advantage isn’t as advantageous as we often think. Survival at this time of year isn’t about pedigree or experience. It comes down to who’s playing the best and who believes the most in what they can accomplish.

There are still two games to be played Sunday, but we’re going to give you an edition of The First Read for each day that passes in this round. This one will focus on the winners and losers from Saturday’s contest. There were plenty to be found in both categories …