AFC Championship Picks


It all comes down to this. Four teams, two games, and one big prize.

New England Patriots (12-4) vs. Denver Broncos (13-3)

The Case for the Patriots: They've been here before, to remarkable success. Tom Brady shines in these big games, Bill Belichick is an incredible coach, and no matter what obstacles have been in their path, the Patriots have overcome it. They are a great team, and they've already taken the Broncos best shot and over come it. In November, when these teams met, the Broncos took a 24-0 first half lead, then the Patriots came back to win. Oh, and Tom Brady is 10-4 against Manning in his career.

The Case for the Broncos: No team in NFL history has had a better offense than the Broncos had this year. Peyton Manning has had a historic season, and despite all that the only thing on his mind is the Super Bowl. The Broncos are at home, where they are better, and the Patriots are a different, weaker team than the one that beat the Broncos in November. In addition, the weather won't be a factor today. If not now, when for Manning and the Broncos?

The Pick: Matt — Broncos; Lindsay — Broncos


San Francisco 49ers (12-4) vs. Seattle Seahawks (13-3)

The Case for the 49ers: No NFC team has been hotter down the stretch than the 49ers. They have gotten healthy at the right time and have all the momentum going strong. They are also more battle tested, having made it to the Super Bowl last season. And in that hot stretch, the 49ers beat the Seahawks near the end of the season.

The Case for the Seahawks: They have been the best team in the NFL all season, and they are one of the best home teams in the NFL. They pounded the 49ers in Seattle earlier in the season, and in the season prior. The Seahawks have a fierce defense and they have a fierce rivalry with the 49ers. They worked all season for the right to host this game because they are dominant in Seattle.

The Pick: Matt — Seattle; Lindsay — 49ers

Last Week: 4-0
Lindsay: 3-1

Season: 142-123
Lindsay: 133-132

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