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UNCOVERED: Key plays that shaped the nfl playoffs - The Untold Story

FILE - San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) scores a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football NFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan

The road to the Super Bowl is paved with key plays that shape the outcome of each game. As this year's matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers draws near, it's important to reflect on the game-changing moments that led these teams to the grand stage. Thanks to win probability charts provided by numberFire, we can analyze the plays that had the biggest impact on each team's chances of winning during the postseason.

In the Wild-Card Round, the Houston Texans faced off against the Cleveland Browns. With the Browns trailing 24-14, they were in desperate need of a comeback. However, Steven Nelson of the Texans dashed their hopes when he intercepted Joe Flacco's pass and returned it 82 yards for a touchdown. This play increased Houston's win probability by 22.38% and effectively sealed the game for the Texans.

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