Well, it is finally here ... the division championship weekend .. about time too ....
AFC Championship
Patriots vs Steelers, at New England
I am saying that it will be a close game. I don't think the Pats have met an offense like Pittsburgh .. the 3 Bs (Ben, Bell, Brown). Like many people, I am intrigued how the Pats will handle the Pittsburgh running game. The running game is bread and butter of Steeler offense, as it gets the rest of the offense working. The good thing for the Steelers is Bell is relatively fresh, so he will hit the ground running. The Pats D is a bit of a 'bend not break' defense, who do crucial things at the right moments of a game. The Pats d-line need to stand up to the Steelers o-line a bit. On the other side, the key to the Pats O is No 12 himself, Tom Brady. He makes that offense run. That is why the key for the Steelers D is to get physical with him from the whistle itself. As he gets older, I do notice that he, at times, he will try to get the calls.
ok, my prediction ... Steelers win by 3 in a close game
NFC Championship
Falcons vs Packers, at Atlanta
Many are saying that this game could be a high scoring game, with the score in the 30s. With explosive offences, that maybe so.
Matt Ryan is playing at MVP like standards to a point he is among in contention to be this season's MVP. His array of weapons are wide - from RB twins Freeman & Coleman, WR Julio Jones and TE Austin Hooper. Credit has to be given to the OC (Kyle Shanahan) who has really utilized this group of players
What can one say about Aaron Rodgers for the past 8 games? Unbelievable. The win vs the Boys solidified him as the hottest QB right now. When GB was at 4-6, I thought his season was nearly over, but credit to the coach McCarthy and his team, making the adjustments, and Aaron looks good again. His supporting cast have also been good in supporting him, even though Jordy Nelson is still a bit injured.
For me the key to this game is which D plays its best game on this day, given the explosive offences of both teams.
My prediction .... Atlanta by 7.
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