Sunday January 22, 2012

Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots
Tom Brady has been here many times before and every time he has been here he has succeeded with a perfect 4-0 record in AFC Championship games. This game, however has a different feel from the others. This is a game that Baltimore really SHOULD win. The Pats have one of the worst pass defenses in the history of the NFL and the Ravens have one of the best defenses in the game today. Unfortunately for the Ravens, the game is not played on paper. When these teams line up to play for the right to go to the Super Bowl the temperature will be in the upper 20's and there will be lots of snow around the arena. That has all the makings of a miserable day for Joe Flacco and company and we all know Tom Brady lives for that type of weather. Patriots 33 Ravens 13.

New York Giants at San Francisco 49'ers
The Giants are a very dangerous team right now. They seem to be able to run and pass on any defense and make timely stops and force lots of turnovers against any offense. The funny thing about this game is it appears the Niners are playing the exact same way. Alex Smith may have finally arrived after a gutsy final minute touchdown drive to beat the high powered New Orleans Saints. In a game of two teams so evenly matched I always favor the home team. This week is NO different. Niners 24 Giants 20.

Wildcard Predictions: 2-2
Divisional Round Predictions: 2-2