AFC Playoffs
Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots
A playoff rematch from 2 seasons ago, where Baltimore went on a magical run to cap off Ray Lewis' career and spoil both the Broncos and Patriots Super Bowl hopes. The game 2 years ago was dominated by the Ravens in the 2nd half, forcing Brady into 2 interceptions and a fumble. You can bet your money that Brady remembers that game and is out for vengeance on Saturday. The Ravens D' did look good in the 2nd half against the Steelers, but I think Tom Brady and the Patriots will be tougher to stop then the Steelers were for the Ravens.
27-22 Patriots go on to the AFC Championship.
Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos
I don't see a good outcome for the Colts this weekend. Their running game is virtually no existent so this will mean they will have to rely on Luck's arm most of the game. I think he will be pressured into some bad throws resulting in at least an interception or two. The Colts defense is playing well, but with an extra week of rest for the Broncos I don't think the Colts are going to be able to stop Manning or the run game with CJ Anderson.
34-20 Broncos go to Foxborough to face the Patriots in the match up we have been waiting for.
NFC Playoffs
Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks
Though the past meeting between these two teams have been low scoring and ended by game winning drives led by Russell Wilson, there are some big differences between those games and this game. 1) the 12th man of the Seattle fans. The previous games were in Carolina. 2) This Seattle team is not the same team as they were in week 8. The Seahawks are playing like the best team in the NFL. They are on a 6 game winning streak and haven't gave up more than 14 points during that streak. I don't the Panthers win against the quarterbackless Cardinals will help them vs Seattle.
27-13 Seattle goes on to the NFC Championship.
Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers
This is the game of the weekend! The Dallas Cowboys perfect road record against the Packers perfect home record, with arguably the MVP, Aaron Rodgers. I've talked to some die-hard Packer fans and even they could see this going either way. As I see it, nobody is going to beat the Packers at home this season. I give Dallas a lot of credit for their come back win, but there is no way Aaron Rodgers allows them to win. If Dallas and Tony Romo play perfect, there may be a chance for a win, but if it comes down to the wire, Rodgers will deliver a game-winning drive.
My prediction 34-23 Packers go to Seattle to face the Seahawks in the NFC Championship
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