New Orleans Saints 31 - 27 Seattle Seahawks
I think the Seahawks aren't as invincible as everyone thinks they are. The Seahawks have played great all season, but in the last few weeks of the regular season they showed some chinks in their armor. They lost AT HOME to the Arizona Cardinals and weren't the same team that racked up a lot of rushing yards and played unforgiving defense.
The Saints on the other hand have been interesting. They started the season off red-hot,, cooled down mid season, but kept they form and won a quality away game in conditions much unlike their own in Philadelphia. Drew Brees will be looking for revenge on Seattle and Rob Ryan will draw up some great defensive schemes to slow down the not-that-impressive Seattle offense.
I take the Saints in a tough one.
I think the Seahawks aren't as invincible as everyone thinks they are. The Seahawks have played great all season, but in the last few weeks of the regular season they showed some chinks in their armor. They lost AT HOME to the Arizona Cardinals and weren't the same team that racked up a lot of rushing yards and played unforgiving defense.
The Saints on the other hand have been interesting. They started the season off red-hot,, cooled down mid season, but kept they form and won a quality away game in conditions much unlike their own in Philadelphia. Drew Brees will be looking for revenge on Seattle and Rob Ryan will draw up some great defensive schemes to slow down the not-that-impressive Seattle offense.
I take the Saints in a tough one.
New England Patriots 34 - 31 Indianapolis Colts
The Patriots are very beat up and have no go-to receiver. The Colts are young and playing in elements foreign to them. I know everyone thinks that the Colts are looking great and like they can make a Super Bowl run. But I have to tell you the cold,hard truth: this Colts team is built like all of Manning's Colts teams, with one glaring exception - Peyton Manning isn't their quarterback, Andrew Luck is. Don't get me wrong, Luck is a great quarterback and I give him lot of respect, but his team isn't built for a title run. Their defense is non existent and their offense relies solely on Luck and his arm … and sometimes his legs.
I like the Patriots for two big reasons: Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. Belichick is a genius an Brady is Brady. Even without the best of receivers, Brady turned Julian Edelman into a receiver who makes 105 catches in a season! Brady has what it takes to beat a poor Colts defense, and Belichick will have his defense ready to take on Andrew Luck. The Patriots aren't as good as years past with no receivers and a beat-up defense, but they find ways to win, especially at home.
I take the Patriots.
The Patriots are very beat up and have no go-to receiver. The Colts are young and playing in elements foreign to them. I know everyone thinks that the Colts are looking great and like they can make a Super Bowl run. But I have to tell you the cold,hard truth: this Colts team is built like all of Manning's Colts teams, with one glaring exception - Peyton Manning isn't their quarterback, Andrew Luck is. Don't get me wrong, Luck is a great quarterback and I give him lot of respect, but his team isn't built for a title run. Their defense is non existent and their offense relies solely on Luck and his arm … and sometimes his legs.
I like the Patriots for two big reasons: Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. Belichick is a genius an Brady is Brady. Even without the best of receivers, Brady turned Julian Edelman into a receiver who makes 105 catches in a season! Brady has what it takes to beat a poor Colts defense, and Belichick will have his defense ready to take on Andrew Luck. The Patriots aren't as good as years past with no receivers and a beat-up defense, but they find ways to win, especially at home.
I take the Patriots.
San Francisco 49ers 24 - 20 Carolina Panthers
I loved both of these teams in the regular season. These teams both are extremely tough teams that play stifling and aggressive defense, establish the run first, and have QBs that can throw the ball or get it done with their legs. Both are teams that recently were known to be last in their divisions every season, but are now at the top.
I'm taking the 49ers in this matchup. The Panthers are a great team, but I feel they lack the experience and don't have as dynamic of an offense as the 49ers. Newton's weapons are Ted Ginn Jr., a hurt Steve Smith, and greg Olsen. Kaepernick's weapons are Anquan Boldin, Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis. Plus the committee of running backs on San Fran is better too: Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter and LaMichael James versus DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart and Mike Tolbert.
I feel this is the 49ers year to make another Super Bowl run, and they were playing better each week in the second half of the regular season. The team also showed great fight and poise last week against Green Bay to march down the field late and get the game-winning field goal. Their toughness is from experience, while the Panthers fight is new and inexperienced.
I loved both of these teams in the regular season. These teams both are extremely tough teams that play stifling and aggressive defense, establish the run first, and have QBs that can throw the ball or get it done with their legs. Both are teams that recently were known to be last in their divisions every season, but are now at the top.
I'm taking the 49ers in this matchup. The Panthers are a great team, but I feel they lack the experience and don't have as dynamic of an offense as the 49ers. Newton's weapons are Ted Ginn Jr., a hurt Steve Smith, and greg Olsen. Kaepernick's weapons are Anquan Boldin, Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis. Plus the committee of running backs on San Fran is better too: Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter and LaMichael James versus DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart and Mike Tolbert.
I feel this is the 49ers year to make another Super Bowl run, and they were playing better each week in the second half of the regular season. The team also showed great fight and poise last week against Green Bay to march down the field late and get the game-winning field goal. Their toughness is from experience, while the Panthers fight is new and inexperienced.
Denver Broncos 35 - 27 San Diego Chargers
I really hope the San Diego Chargers aren't the team of destiny for two reasons: the Broncos are my team of destiny and I want Peyton to get another ring. Simple as that.
The Chargers have been playing well as of late by winning 6 of their last 7 games, which includes their Wild Card Round victory over Cincinnati. The Chargers have ran the ball extremely well, Rivers have been playing great with no mistakes, and their defense have significantly stepped it up. But, I feel like they'll just fall short. Peyton Manning is out for blookd this year whether it looks like it or not. We all know the records he broke this year and the offense he is on. This would usually lead people to think, "He can't continue this in the playoffs, he's bound to falter eventually." However, I don't think so.
Peyton Manning has been unbelievable this year. He's on a tear unlike anyone else and e'll propel his team to victory. He has home field advantage AND CAN PLAY IN COLD TEMPERATURES AND CLIMATES. Please never mention that garbage to me again. This is the year of Peyton. It's his year for the records, acclaim, and a second ring.
I take the Broncos. PERIOD.
I really hope the San Diego Chargers aren't the team of destiny for two reasons: the Broncos are my team of destiny and I want Peyton to get another ring. Simple as that.
The Chargers have been playing well as of late by winning 6 of their last 7 games, which includes their Wild Card Round victory over Cincinnati. The Chargers have ran the ball extremely well, Rivers have been playing great with no mistakes, and their defense have significantly stepped it up. But, I feel like they'll just fall short. Peyton Manning is out for blookd this year whether it looks like it or not. We all know the records he broke this year and the offense he is on. This would usually lead people to think, "He can't continue this in the playoffs, he's bound to falter eventually." However, I don't think so.
Peyton Manning has been unbelievable this year. He's on a tear unlike anyone else and e'll propel his team to victory. He has home field advantage AND CAN PLAY IN COLD TEMPERATURES AND CLIMATES. Please never mention that garbage to me again. This is the year of Peyton. It's his year for the records, acclaim, and a second ring.
I take the Broncos. PERIOD.