Conference Championships Predictions

The battle for the seats in the Super Bowl has arrived. We have three QB's who were the first overall picks in the draft and then there is Brady who went number 199 in his, but of course he has the most rings. This will be a great weekend seeing some rivalries back in action and a comeback QB taking on a youngster. The number one vs two seed in both matches, which will be some intense games. The funny thing in my opinion is how, if Brady continues his normal Manning destruction and goes on to beat one of the NFC teams in the Super Bowl, both of which he has already beaten once, then he gets to go up and share the stand and get his trophy from Goodell. Goodell, the guy who tried to punish Brady and the Patriots over the deflate rumors back before the season. If Brady keeps things going for the Patriots, then he gets the last laugh while Goodell will most likely be in a heavy state of frustration up on that podium.  

Patriots @ Broncos

Well here we go again, Brady vs Manning. This will be their 17 meeting, as Brady has taken home 11 of the 16 so far including previous AFC Championship games. However Brady does not have a great history in Denver, but after the Broncos performance, barley overcoming the heavily injured Steelers, I do not have much faith in Denver. The Patriots have a lot of their weapons back and we have not seen anyone be able to stop Gronk. The spread favors the Patriots by three and I think it will be a defensive game with New England having control from from the start of the second half on. Patriots 23-17.

Cardinals @ Panthers

Carson Palmer has looked really good coming off his ACL injury last season.  I honestly saw him as the comeback player of the year, but in reality you can't take that from Berry. However Palmer was not very impressive against the Packers who's defense doesn't compare to that of Carolina's. I have been hearing a good amount of doubt towards the Panthers however, but I see this as a game that will be decided by the QB. Both have strong defense, but Palmer coming off his first playoff win, is an in the pocket guy, while Newton can run. I think the pressure the Panthers will put on Palmer is what is going to prevent him from always being able to find Fitzgerald down the field, while Newton is more capable of escaping and finding his targets and or running for the first himself. The spread favors Carolina by three and I am going to say Panthers 31-27.

Last Week: 2-2

Record:164-100