NFC playoffs
Atlanta Falcons have the best chance to win the NFC as they have home advantage throughout the playoffs and Matt Ryan has only 2 losses in the Georgia dome in his first three seasons in the NFL while he has always found ways to win games. The field will be good as it is indoor and Matt Ryan can put numbers up and if he can not get yards through the air then maybe on the ground while the defense can get turnovers which shortens the field and should go to the superbowl.
New Orleans Saints is the only team that I believe can have a chance to win in the Georgia dome as they have won their last 2 games in the Georgina dome and they are last year's superbowl champion. The Saints have a great offense lead by Drew Brees who could put up huge numbers and the run game is not really good but it could work well enough for them and the defense can make enough stop to win any game while shorten the field with takeaway.
Chicago Bears have a chance to win the NFC if the Saints beat the Falcons because I think that Bears D on a cold day in Chicago could find a way as Brees may not be able to complete enough passes to put up big #'s so I believe that it would be a low scoring affair and the Bears would win the game.
Eagles/Packers who ever wins this game should be in all likelihood heading to Chicago and if that teams beats the Bears in a scoring game they will be headed to the Georgina dome where the Falcons take them apart or Eagles host the Saints and Vick could create problems with his legs and complete passes to win the game. If the Saints host the Packers it more likely that the Saints will be headed back to the superbowl but really on a perfect field with two gunslingers playing it will probably whoever has the ball last will win.
Seahawks will need a lot of help from the 13th man against the Saints and from their defense as they go through the playoffs because lucky bounces and perfect opportunities will be the main reason how they can stay in the playoff picture.
In recapping the Falcons will have their biggest challenges against the Saints and if the Saints win it will be anyone's game really.
AFC playoffs
New England Patriots are on a huge roll and Tom Brady has not lost on home field in like 27 games and will more than likely find a way to beat anyone and everyone who steps on the field while Bill Belichick will be able to put together a game plan for every team and be able to beat every team. The only way that the Patriots do not go to new cowboy stadium for the superbowl is if either Pittsburgh or Baltimore go into New England and in a very close game they get a big break that helps them win i.e. a turnover, a punt return, or a big penalty and then it would be most likely the team that beats the Patriots.
See U Saturday
Tom Mehegan
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