Wild Card Round AFC
Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) @ Indianapolis Colts (11-5)
The chiefs are a newbie to this years playoff after starting off the season at 9-0 before losing 5 out of there last 7 games. The Chiefs have won 1 game against a current playoff team giving them a record of 1-5 against playoff opponents. They have a fantastic defense statistically speaking, however they have been suspect against good teams. One of those good teams was the Colts who defeated them handily 23-7. The Colts have Marquee wins against really good opponents, the Broncos, Seahawks and 49ers. Second year Andrew Luck has taken this team far, and I like him better than Alex Smith, however Andy Reid simply doesn't lose in first round, so Chiefs have talent and the coach, Colts are still rebuilding. Chiefs win 24-22
San Diego Chargers (9-7) @ Cincinnati Bengals (11-5)
The San Diego Chargers were the lone AFC team to come out of the group of 4 that were vying for seed number 6. They got there by a missed field goal, and a 3 point overtime win against backups. This team has done well to make it to the playoffs, McCoy comes in his first year and he does it. Phillip Rivers led an explosive offense with his best season ever. However they will have to go in the third toughest home venue in Football at PBS to face a really good Bengals team. When Andy Dalton is on they are the worst nightmare for any team. A strong defense an explosive offense and a home game will lead to the first playoff victory by the Bengals since 1990, When Andy Dalton was 3. Bengals win 34-17
Wild Card Round NFC
New Orleans Saints (11-5) @ Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)
The return of Sean Payton has brought the Saints back to the elite status among NFL teams, they were absolutely fantastic at home going 8-0. However they couldn't seem to do anything on the Road, which is where they will have to go to battle Chip Kelly and his high-paced high-octane offense led by Nick Foles and Lesean McCoy. The weather will be cold, the Saints are a dome team. New Orleans won't overcome it's road woes as the weather will slow down there team as Lesean McCoy runs on by and takes Philly to the next round. 42-38
San Fransisco 49ers (12-4) @ Green Bay Packers (8-7-1)
The return of Aaron Rodgers in the last week of the season pushed the Pack into the playoffs as they try to hold off the San Fransisco 49ers who have been red-hot and firing on all cylinders. They are the best 5th seed I've ever seen. This is the playoffs, this is the time when Kaepernick shines his brightest. It is also when Rodgers shines his brightest, however the team around Rodgers is too weak to hold off San Fran, San Francisco wins 27-21
Divisional Round AFC/NFC
Cincinnati Bengals (11-5) @ New England Patriots (12-4)
If my prediction be correct then the Pats would host the Bengals in the divisional round. The Patriots this year just followed Brady again as he completely took over his team as all his best receiving options were either injured in jail or had a Broncos uniform on. Julian Edelman earned the nickname MiniTron for his performance this season. However for every time the Pats would look brilliant they would falter consistently needing to comeback against weaker teams. The Bengals would be on that first playoff win in 23 years high, and with that taste of victory I believe they would go onto a whole other level of playing well. However with it being on the road in the Playoffs Andy Dalton will struggle, however I think that Brady will as well, Defense wins it for the Bengals just like it did for them earlier versus the Pats Bengals win 16-13
Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) @ Denver Broncos (13-3)
The Denver Broncos have the best offense in the history of football, led by arguably the best QB in the history of football Peyton Manning. Who in this season threw for 55 touchdowns, shattering Brady's record of 50. This led them to a 13-3 record and 2 games of easily handling the Chiefs, there opponent. The only problem with the Broncos Is there defense which is again without Von Miller. This is the Playoffs, you will not score 50 points every game, so your defense can not be a liability and in Denver it is. Andy Reid finds a way to win as Peyton's weird postseason struggles continue Chiefs 31-28
Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) @ Carolina Panthers (12-4)
Cam Newton is now more than a fantasy god, he is a a winner. He led his team up and down fields with last second game winning drives to beat good teams. The Panthers also have a fantastic defense led by Star Louteilelei and Luke Kuechly. They play very well at home and are hot at the right time. The Eagles offense will not have the running prowress against Carolina in Carolina as they will have to put it on Nick Foles to win the game. However with the Eagles lousy Defense the Panthers will simply put the game out of reach, this one won't be close. Panthers 38-20
San Francisco (12-4) @ Seattle Seahawks (13-3)
The best rivalry in football at the moment gets a matchup in the playoffs. Century Link Field will be rocking as they watch their Seahaks led by Russel Wilson and Marshawn Lynch. the Seahawks are an all around powerhouse and they are even better at home. However with a rivalry game in the Playoffs, you can pretty much throw Stats and numbers out the window anything can happen in this game so I'll say 49ers win 24-23
Conference Championships
Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) @ Cincinnati Bengals (11-5)
The AFC Championship would be in Cincinnati for the first time since 1988 in the Freezer Bowl where the Bengals beat the Chargers in wind chill -37 degree weather. Will it be that cold I do not know. However what I do know is that Cincinnati will be rocking with Who DEY chants as Andy Dalton and Aj Green continue their home dominance and head to the Super Bowl with a 24-21 thriller against the Chiefs.
San Francisco 49ers (12-4) @ Carolina Panthers (12-4)
The NFC Championship will feature two extremely hot teams in the Panthers and Niners. However the Niners have been here before, I believe the Star will shine too bright for River Ron and Cam as Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers head to their second straight Super Bowl. Colin Kaepernick shows up to play as Niners win 35-31
SUPER BOWL XLIII IN NY/NJ
CINCINNATI BENGALS VS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
This would be the third time these teams have met in the Super Bowl, both of them Bengals losses and both of them classics! I believe that this is truly the Bengals year as they finally beat the 49ers in the big game. Andy Dalton pulls a Joe Flacco and expect big money his way and a new car as he wins Super Bowl MVP. The Bengals win in a thriller as the Niners begin a Bills like Super Bowl loss streak. CINCINNATI 28-27
WHO DEY WHO DEY WHO DEY WHO DEY.
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