NFL Championship Predictions

After one great weekend of football that did not disappoint, except the Patriots game, that one seemed over before it began, we had a 2 OT thriller in Denver, a huge comeback by Seattle only to fall short in the closings seconds, and a shootout in San Fran. So whats expected this Championship weekend..hopefully the same!

San Francisco 49ers @ Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta proved to me last week they are not quite ready yet to play with the big boys. And San Fran put up a ton of points against Green Bay who's D I think is better than Atlanta's. With a great running game, a QB who can throw and run, good defense San Fran wants to reach a goal they fell short of last season and I think they get it this time.

49ers will win 31-20.


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Obviously there is a lot of pressure on Matt Ryan to lead his team to the Super Bowl. Finally got a playoff win. They have home field and the Super Bowl will be played in a dome. Can he get it done? Hard to say. He has the recievers to do it. Other than their D, he will be the key to the game. Kaepernick was under the radar and now is on Atlanta's radar as the main threat on San Fran's offense. If he gets time to throw or gets no pressure and uses his legs like he did against Green Bay...watch out Atlanta...your season will end fast.

Baltimore Ravens @ New England Patriots

This I think will be the best game of the weekend. A dirty battle will happen. Ravens want revenge from last season where they fell a catch short of the Super Bowl. The Patriots want to prove they are no fluke and want to continue their offensive presence against the Ravens D. Baltimore has a ton of momentum coming back against the Broncos and Joe Flacco is playing for a huge contract. But in my mind, Patriots, yep REALLY hate to say it, but they are the better team and possibly the best team in football. UGGH..can't believe I had to say that. The Patriots lost earlier this season to the Ravens and these two always play close games, but at home, a tough offense and a improving D...

Patriots will win 31-27.


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Patriots picked up Talib for next to nothing and have gotten a lot more than they gave up for him. Talib is showing his talents and finally getting things straightened out on and off the field. He will have a challenge this week facing Torrey Smith or Anquan Boldin. Both WR's are playing lights out in the playoffs. And Joe Flacco is throwing the ball everywhere. If Talib can shut out one of these guys taking a weapon away it will help New England's D massively. If Torrey Smith gets open like he did against Denver, could be a long day for Pat's D.