Sunday, January 18, 2015

NFL Conference Championships 2015 - Picks

There is no question that both games should be quite exciting and competitive.  For both games, there are similar dynamics at play: experience versus the young guns.

NFC - Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks.

The Seahawks have had quite a year in pursuit of back to back championships.  Today they are faced with the Aaron Rodgers' Packers.  Seattle took the season opener against the Packers but each team has travelled a long season to get where they are.

I would have to give the edge to Seattle at home with the loud crowd booming and thundering their support for their home team.  I also like the Seattle defense to give Rodgers trouble in and putting pressure on him.  He already is not 100% with his calf.

The Pick:  Seattle Seahawks -7.5

AFC  - Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots.

The Colts have had a great run in the playoffs so far, but as much as I hate to say it the Patriots have the edge on experience in these games.  Brady and company are on a quest for NFL immortality seeking a fourth Lombardi trophy, today they get a step closer.

The Pick - New England Patriots - 6.5