Friday, January 18, 2013

NFL Conference Championship Predictions

Wildcard Record: 3-1
Divisional Record: 2-2

Conference Championship

NFC

San Francisco 49ers Vs Atlanta Falcons

Not only were The Falcons able to score more than 2 points in last weeks playoff game, but they actually got the win too! But I still don't have faith in them, they really wanted to give last weeks game away to Seattle but really just lucked out by getting just enough time on the clock to make a couple big plays to get in line to make the game winning field goal. The 49ers on the other hand had a huge win last week against The Packers, Colin Kaepernick stepped it up and had a great game for his playoff debut and the defense also stepped it up and had a great game and kept the high powered Packers offense in check. I expect this game to be a high scoring offensive shootout and even though The Falcons play the duel threat quarterbacks very well, I still can't pick The Falcons in this matchup. They're notorious choke artists and until they prove otherwise I think The 49ers will be able to come into Atlanta and play a great game and if it comes down to the wire like it did against Seattle, I think The 49ers will come out on top. Kaepernick probably won't have the stats he did last week, The Falcons won't get embarrassed, and Matt Ryan does play great at home, but I'm pretty sure they're going to choke once again.

49ers over Falcons 35-31


AFC

Baltimore Ravens Vs New England Patriots

At the beginning of the season I predicted that The Ravens would win The Super Bowl and so far they are looking like they could do it! They are headed to New England where they already beat The Patriots earlier in the season in a close game. The Ravens at times have looked like a great team and other times look like they have no idea what they're doing, but so far in the playoffs they have really stepped it up, they dominated The Colts in the Wildcard round and had an insane comeback double overtime win in Denver against one of the best teams during the regular season. The Patriots have basically been the same old Patriots, Tom Brady dominates on offense and the defense just manages to get by. The defense is much better than it has been in season's past, but they still aren't that impressive. Ever since Ray Lewis announced he will be retiring after the playoffs, I had a feeling that would give his team a bit more motivation and I feel like this matchup will be perfect for them. The Ravens defense is healthy so they should be on the attack with Tom Brady and have him running around all day. Joe Flacco has been lighting up defenses the past two games so he should a field day with The Patriots secondary, and obviously The Ravens have no problem playing on the road this season. I was pissed at myself for going against what I predicted at the beginning of the season and picking against The Ravens, this week I am sticking by them and I think they're moving onto The Super Bowl!

Ravens over Patriots 28-27

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