In a lot of cases, Championship Sunday is better than the Super Bowl...not only do you get two games, they are usually hard-fought contests that come down to the wire...Pats/Indy last year is a prime example...alas, I don't see it happening today in either game...hopefully I get these two right to make up for my underwhelming playoff record so far...
San Diego (+13.5) at New England-- Yes, the Chargers shocked the world last week...for their heroic efforts, they got to fly back home and then back across the country to face the best team on the planet on their chilly home turf...punk ass Rivers is doubtful, LT and Gates are hobbled and this gutsy team is simply overmatched in every aspect...but this is why the play the game...everyone outside of New England is rooting for the Pats to lose and not only does Belichick and Company know it, they thrive on it...I don't see how this game is any different than Week 2 when Pats spanked them to the tune of 38-14...only an act of God could derail Tom Brady...Pats have not covered their gargantuan spreads in 6 out of last 7 but that changes today in definitive fashion...pick: Patriots.
New York Giants (+7) at Green Bay-- The GMen are true road warriors and now look for their third straight playoff win away from home...we live in a bizarro universe that has Eli winning on the road while Peyton loses at home...Eli is the wild card here and is apt to make mistakes at Lambeau with the swirling winds, bitter cold, and crazy Cheesehead fans...NY pass rush might not be as effective against solid Packer O-line...bottom line is this: don't bet against Brett Favre in a big game at home...I went against that logic last week and that 14-0 Seahawk lead was only a tease...this could be respectable for a bit but I think Pack breaks free and heads to Arizona for a showdown with Pats...pick: Packers.
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