More Fearless Predictions

I think I'm 0 for the playoffs but I know you're all waiting for these picks with baited breath. To recap, it was a great weekend of playoff action although I missed a lot of the action because we took the kids skiing to Montage over the holiday weekend. For Daria's benefit, I ordered a Dr. King cake right after New Years and the lady at the bakery laughed at me. Once again I was shut out and had to eat Tastykake.

In any event, it was a tremendous win by the Broncos over the defending champs. It was also a great win by the Steelers, although I believe that the Dungy family tragedy is the real reason the Colts season was ruined. The AFC title game should be great much like the Broncos - Browns title clashes in the late 80s. Interestingly, it will be Duce Staley's fifth consecutive trip to the championship game (3 with the Eagles and 2 with Steelers). Is this a record Uncle Brucie ? If he loses his 5th consecutive championship game will that be a record ? This poor guy is like the Gene Mauch of the NFL.

In the NFC, the Panthers were very impressive. For some reason, the Bears keep losing first round playoff games at home. Also Seattle looked very good in their win over Washington. Now without further ado, here we go.

NFC Championship Game

Carolina 28 Seattle 24 This team is on a roll despite all of the injuries and John Fox is a great coach. The Seahawks have had a great year, but they're not playoff tested.

AFC Championship Game

Denver 21 Pittsburgh 17 A great playoff run by the Steelers, but the Broncos are awesome at home in the playoffs.

PS Don't bet the mortgage.