AFC Championship

Sunday, January 24th, 3:00PM

Chris

Peabo

Kevin

Brett

Rich

James

Comments:

C: The Jets have to be the luckiest team in the NFL, the Chargers fell apart last week and all but handed the Jets the game. I don’t expect that from the Colts as the starters seek revenge for the Jets putting an end to their perfect season earlier this year. Even though I didn’t expect the Jets to beat the Chargers, I can’t imagine them beating the Colts.

P: The Jets are a good team and beat the Colts in the regular season even though most of the starters for the Colts didn’t play. The Jets Defense is spectacular but I don’t think they can hold the Colts down. Peyton Manning is the smartest quarterback to ever play. He will study the Jets, and he will get past them and make it to his 2nd Super Bowl.

K: The Jets’ run ends here. There’s no way a rookie out-does Peyton Manning.

B: With everything to lose, I heretoforth present my pick of the week. The Jets are a solid team, and they’re going to throw a lot at the Colts. The rushing attack is going to be present, and I expect to see some interesting wildcat plays thrown down. The Colts will again completely rely on their passing, and this will end up being their downfall. Yes, Peyton Manning is unbelievable. I don’t expect many sacks, as he gets the ball off amazingly fast. However, the Jets should be able to apply just enough pressure on him to try and draw out some turnovers. This is the best defense in the league, and this game will completely hinge on their ability to draw at least a few turnovers from the Colts offense. Crazy pick? Maybe. But as studly and majestic as Peyton Manning is, there’s room for an upset here, and it’s not out of the realm of possibility.

R: I would be alright if the Jets actually won the game but Indy will be motivated for this game, and I am sure Ryan will open his yup and say something stupid.

J: The now infamous Week 15 match up now gets a full 4 quarters of game play. The Jets defense is for real, holding a potent Chargers offense to just 14 points, but never underestimate mister 4-time MVP Peyton Manning.

NFC Championship

Sunday, January 24th, 6:40PM

Chris

Peabo

Kevin

Brett

Rich

James

Comments:

C: These two teams have been on a collision course all season, and for one of them to have lost last week would have left a lot of disappointed fans, but after this game no one should be disappointed. Both teams are pretty even so the edge goes to New Orleans who will have home field advantage, and the Super Dome will be LOUD.

P: The Vikings defense can manhandle the saints O-line. I think the game comes down to that match-up. But it will be a close game.

K: Brett Favre’s mission isn’t complete just yet. Drew Brees and co. will be back next year.

B: If Bush continues hitting his marks, this is going to be a very intense game. The strength in the trenches are going to make it a battle to get runs up the middle, so if Bush is playing well, he’ll have plenty of opportunity to take some outside runs, which could be very dangerous for Minnesota. I simply think that the Vikings are hitting all the right marks right now, and they are one hell of a team.

R: Please, please, please do not have a Indy/ Minnesota Super Bowl. GO SAINTS.

J: I’ll be honest. With as bad as my picks were last week, I’m picking the Saints because part of me wants to see ole No. 4 back in the big dance. That being said, this game could really go either way. These are the top two offenses in the NFC going head to head. The Vikings D has an edge with consistency of play, but Darren Sharper will be on the prowl in the Saints secondary hawking any errant Favre passes.