Last week we saw some competitive games in the divisional round. The road teams gave it a good fight, but the 4 home teams were able t prevail, just a week after the 4 road teams won. We saw it all last week. Chiefs screwed up time management. Rodgers had another hail mary, but a coin toss controversy inevitably ended the Packers season. The Panthers nearly blew a 31-point lead. Meanwhile, the battered and bruised Steelers led in the 4th quarter against the mightY Broncos, but third-string RB Toussaint fumbled with the Steelers driving, leading to the Broncos winning drive. It was wild indeed, with all 4 games being very good. This sets up for the first 1 vs 2 matchups in both leagues in one season since 2004. With a snowy weekend upon us, travel could get interesting which is another wrinkle to what should be an interesting sunday of games.
Broncos 23 Patriots 17
Analysis: Just two years ago these teams played for the AFC Championship in Denver. This year, they will do it again. Last time, it was the Broncos that prevailed. This year will be the same. It is true that both teams are different, but that won't change the result. The real difference to me is that the Broncos are at home. Patriots haven't won a road playoff game in a long time, and I don't believe that changes Sunday.
Cardinals 26 Packers 21
Analysis: Cardinals were able to escape with their lives last weekend even with the Rodgers putting up one of the best throws in the history of the NFL. As for the Panthers, they survived after leading 31-0 to win by the slim margin of 31-24. I continually said that I think the Cardinals are the best team in the league. That opinion has not changed. I think they are better than the Panthers. Cardinals defense will be able to get the job done as Palmer and the offense will be good enough.
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