AFC-NFC Championship Game-Today...Who will advance?

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   Michael Willisposted 15 years ago

   Today is the day for the AFC Championship Game and the NFC Championship Games. The winner advances to Superbowl XLIV.
   
   Game #1- NY Jets @ Indianapolis Colts
   Game #2- Minnesota Vikings @ New Orleans Saints
   
   There has been a lot of attention in the media this year surrounding the playoffs. Brett Favre, NY Jets surprise run have led the topics.
   
   
   
   My Picks:
   Indy-27   NY Jets 17
   Saints-38   Vikings-27
   
   #3 pick--Favre will return next year to try again for another Superbowl as well as a MVP. He now trails Peyton Manning in that category by one.

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      prettydarkhorseposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Michael, I think Vikings will win 35-28

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   freespirit579posted 15 years ago

   I think the Jets defense will shutdown Peyton and also I think Jarred Allen will reek havoc on Drew Brees.
   
   Jets vs. Minnesota in Super Bowl XLIV

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      Michael Willisposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      If that happens, it would be Brett Favre against another team he played for and the  media would love it!

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   Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years ago

   The Jets cannot afford any mistakes against the Colts, and that puts tremendous pressure on the team.
   
   The Colts have much more leeway, they can put the game away early, but even if they don't, no one is better at 4th quarter comebacks.

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      Michael Willisposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I do believe your Colts team will get to the Superbowl. Manning just has so many choices where to throw the ball.

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   maven101posted 15 years ago

   The New Orleans and Minnesota game IS the Super Bowl...

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   wavegirl22posted 15 years ago

   In the words of the great Tom Landry
   
    
   Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable. ~

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      Michael Willisposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      My favorite coach!!!

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      Cagsilposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      A very smart man. Hey Shari. What's up lady? How are you doing today?

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         wavegirl22posted 15 years agoin reply to this

         on edge watching the Jets!

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      drej2522posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Agreed! Okay, I'm convinced...I'm rooting for the Jets today!

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   dohn121posted 15 years ago

   Despite the many naysayers, the JETS do have a chance.  Today is their Superbowl.

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   dohn121posted 15 years ago

   Wow...7-3 Jets.

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      wavegirl22posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      stopping the Colts on the 1  . brings back memories of the Giants under Parcells

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   A Texanposted 15 years ago

   When was the last time a rookie QB took a team to the Superbowl? Has it ever been done?

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      Michael Willisposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      No rookie QB has started in Superbowl.

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         Michael Willisposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Hey there Texan. Good to see you back.

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         drej2522posted 15 years agoin reply to this

         I could have sworn Marino was a starting Quarterback his rookie season...(shrugs) maybe it was his first starting season...

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            EYEAM4ANARCHYposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            Marino made it his second year.

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               richbrown80posted 15 years agoin reply to this

               eye,
               
               I'm with you, I thought Marino got their as a rookie

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      dohn121posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      I don't think so, but Marino did it in his second season

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   Michael Willisposted 15 years ago

   What a pass play. Sanchez will to have to have a career/ break-out day for the Jets.

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    dohn121posted 15 years ago

    BTW, how smart do the Jets look now after picking up Braylon Edwards.  One man's trash is another's ticket to the Super Bowl (perhaps).

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       Michael Willisposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       That was a very smart move.

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    EYEAM4ANARCHYposted 15 years ago

    Jets are looking good thus far.

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       wavegirl22posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       looks like they are shaking up Peyton . he looks mighty pissed!

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    A Texanposted 15 years ago

    Marino wasn't a starter on the 83 team and Miami did not go in 84

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       EYEAM4ANARCHYposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       He became a starter in game six of his rookie year and made the pro bowl. They made it to the '85 SB, which was played after the 84 season.

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    Michael Willisposted 15 years ago

    Another long pass...Colts better tighten up that defense.

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    dohn121posted 15 years ago

    Um...I'm starting to BELIEVE.
    
    Update: 14-6 Jets

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       Michael Willisposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       It is about ti be a bigger lead! I wouldn't want to have to come from too  behind against that Jets defense.

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    dohn121posted 15 years ago

    Geez this is a good game:
    
    17-13 Jets now.

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    Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years ago

    Colts made some bad mistakes in the 1st half, but they look to be back on track now.

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       Michael Willisposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       They are giving Manning more time to throw and defense is all over Wayne and Clark, so Garcon and Collie are making plays.

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    Tom Cornettposted 15 years ago

    Colts! 

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    EYEAM4ANARCHYposted 15 years ago

    The Colts are 3-1 when trailing at halftime. Nice, completely meaningless stat CBS gave us.

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       Michael Willisposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       lol, they have to fill the air space I guess.

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    dohn121posted 15 years ago

    Jay "Touchy" Feely is NOT feeling it today...I wonder what Scott Norwood is up to these days

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       Michael Willisposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       He hasn't been dating Jessica Simpson has he?

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          dohn121posted 15 years agoin reply to this

          I wonder if those six points he should've gave them is going to amount to a hill of beans at this game's end.  In truth, this should be a 1 point game.

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             Michael Willisposted 15 years agoin reply to this

             And that last miss was 52 yards.

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    Ron Montgomeryposted 15 years ago

    Yawnnnnnn, typical Colts game

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       Michael Willisposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       And the Colts are in!

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    EYEAM4ANARCHYposted 15 years ago

    Those last minute scores in the first half are killing teams against the Colts.

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    Tom Cornettposted 15 years ago

    Colts!  Oh yeah! 

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    richbrown80posted 15 years ago

    Like the picks, disagree with Vikings, think the Saints will pull it out, check out my site for my breakdown of the games.
    
    nflandcollegefootball.com

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       Michael Willisposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I liked your site Rich. Good layout and info. I will bookmark it. If you do a Superbowl article, when I write my Superbowl hub I will add your page as a link.

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    Michael Willisposted 15 years ago

    Finally..............New Orleans Wins!

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    prettydarkhorseposted 15 years ago

    truly deserving! Congrats SAINTS>>>>
    
    
    NIGHT everyone,

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    Paul Edmondsonposted 15 years ago

    Tough to see Favre go out like that.  The turnovers killed them....and that last drive penalty with too many men in the huddle was painful to watch.

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