NFL Playoff Predictions

49ers vs. Falcons

Last week, Matt Ryan was lucky enough to get his first playoff win in his career, after the Seahawks didn't show up to play at all in the first half.  This week will be different for the Falcons because they are facing the 49ers, who are the best overall team in the NFC.  If the Falcons want to win, their defense has to find away to stop the 49ers from running the read-option.  If Colin Kaepernick is able to run the ball similar to how he did last week against the Packers, the 49ers will easily win this game.  The 49ers' defense and running game will continue to play well, and they will beat the Falcons 35-27, to secure a berth to the Super Bowl.

Ravens vs. Patriots 

This will be the second consecutive season that the Ravens and Patriots meet in the AFC Championship Game.  In order for the Ravens to win this year, Joe Flacco will have to continue to play well, and take advantage against the Patriots' weak secondary.  Two things that will determined the outcome of this game will be time of possession and special teams.  Whichever team is able to control the time of possession, by running the ball effectively, and being able to get good field possession, by making plays on special teams will win this game.  For the second consecutive year this game will come down to the very end, but this year the Ravens will win 24-21.

NFL Playoff Predictions

Seahawks vs. Falcons

Matt Ryan still has no playoff wins in his career and he will have a very tough time winning today against the red hot Seattle Seahawks.  The Falcons should be prepared for today's game after having a bye last week, but Seattle's physical cornerbacks and running game will be very tough to beat.  If the Falcons want to win this game their defense needs to step up and be able to stop Marshawn Lynch.  The Seattle Seahawks will win this game 35-24 because the Seahawks running game will be to much for the Falcons' defense and Matt Ryan will have trouble throwing the ball down field to his receivers.

Texans vs. Patriots

These two teams met in Week 14 and the Patriots complete destroyed the Texans, winning 42-14.  This game will be more competitive and physical, but it is really hard to pick against the Patriots at home.  The Patriots have the best offense in football, and their passing game will be just to much to handle for the Texans.  Tom Brady will have a great day throwing for over 300 yards and he will lead the Patriots to a 34-24 victory over the Texans.

2012-2013 NFL Preview: AFC East

The AFC East will not be a very competitive division this season.  The Patriots will win this division again this season with 12 or 13 wins, and the Bills will come in second with 10 wins.  I don't expect the Jets or the Dolphins to be very competitive teams this season, and both of them will have a below .500 record.  For the Patriots to be a great team they have to improve their defense from last year, and they need to be able to run the ball more consistently.  The Bills improved their defense and were able to keep some of their explosive offensive talent this offseason, and they will be an improved team from last season.  The Jets and Dolphins won't be competitive become they have below average quarterbacks and awful offenses.  With the easiest schedule in the NFL, the Patriots will win the AFC East.

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