Playoff Picture: Conference Round

The season started with thirty two teams, competing for four spots in the Conference Championship games. If only these two games today can live up to the hype as last weeks Divisional games were. The Denver/Baltimore will go down not only as one of the best playoff games, but one of the best games of all-time. Whether you chose the Broncos or Ravens, we were all rooting for both teams to score back and forth and for the game to never end. Peyton Manning ended his season in disappointment, but don't worry. He'll be in the same situation tomorrow, but no with such a superb record and winning streak. Colin Kaepernick has proven that he can step up in big game time situations after beating Green Bay, and I am convinced that the Niners rushing game and pass and rush defense will step up against Atlanta in the NFC game. Both the Niners and Falcons have talented targets on offense, but the defense separates the men from the boys, and Frisco should have the edge on the road. Atlanta played a great game coming back trailing to Seattle last week, but their coaching seems to be scrambled up, and poor play calling could alter the result of today's game. The Patriots/Texans game was only close at halftime as the Texans only trailed by four, but sloppy turnovers gave the game over to Tom Brady to take control.

I hope Joe Flacco steps up in the biggest game of his life so far, but it will be hard to fight such a potent player named Brady and a coach named Belichick. I'm giving the Patriots the edge, but I'm hoping for opposite results. I hate the Patriots. The "Brady Reign" needs to end tonight. I also like San Francisco on the road against Atlanta. All I ask is these two games to be spectacular in all three phases of the game. It's time to watch the pre-game shows with a bag of chips and salsa on your coach, not planning to move until about eleven o'clock tonight. Happy Conference week everyone.

There are only two weeks left until the Giants Super Bowl XLVI reign is over. Let's enjoy the time we have left as defending champions!