Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears
Prediction: Bears 27 - Seahawks 14
Actual: Bears 35 - Seahawks 24
The Bears victory guarantees the third meeting of the Packers and Bears this season and 181 times overall. This will be the first time they face for the right to go to the Superbowl though.
This game got off to a bad start for the underdog Seahawks right from the start, after upsetting the reigning Superbowl Champs the week before the Seahawks came out flat in this game and got dominated the entire first half. The Seahawks punted on their first eight drives while the Bears scored on three of the first four drives. Seattle got the ball first and immediately went three-and-out. The Bears got the ball at the 34 yard line, and took only three plays to put seven points on the board. Jay Cutler threw a perfect pass through the snow flurries to Greg Olsen for a 58 yard touchdown. The Bears were able to score again on a 8 play 50 yard drive ending in a Chester Taylor 1-yard run to make it 14-0. Next Bears drive 9 plays-63 yards, Jay Cutler finished the drive with a 6 yard touchdown run to make it 21-0 at the half.
The Bears dominated the first half, controlling the ball for around 60% of the time and compiling 208 yards and holding the Seahawks to 88! The Bears got the ball first in the second half, the Seahawks desperately needed a stop and a quick score. The defense was able to force the Bears in to a three and out, but their offense also went three and out. The next drive by the Bears was the dagger, 14 plays, 70 yards, 8 minutes, touchdown by Jay Cutler. The Seahawks were then finally able to put some points on the board by way of a Olindo Mare 30 yard field goal, 28-3 end of the third quarter. The fourth quarter saw the Bears go into a prevent defense and allow Matt Hasselbeck throw touchdowns to Mike Williams (2) and Brandon Stokley, but Jay Cutler was able to score his 4th touchdown of the game with a pass to Kellen Davis for 38 yards. Final score: 35-24.
New York Jets @ New England Patriots
Prediction: Patriots 35 - Jets 21
Actual: Jets 28 - Patriots 21
The week leading up to this game was very entertaining for all fans of football, you had Antonio Cromartie, Rex Ryan, and the rest of the Jets talking trash all week and guaranteeing victory over their rival Patriots. They came out Sunday night and proved they were right. Going against the Patriots #1 ranked offense they were able to shut down Tom Brady and co. to the tune of only 3 first half points.
The Jets punted on their first drive and after the last game against the Patriots where the Patriots beat the Jets 45-3 it looked as if the Pats were going to do the same. They came out passing all over the Jets until a botched screen pass resulted in Tom Brady's first interception in 335 attempts. Nick Folk ended up missing the chip-shot field goal for the Jets so still 0-0. Brady was able to march his offense down the field again and get his team a field goal chance which Shayne Graham was able to knock through. The second quarter belonged to the Jets, Mark Sanchez was able to complete a 7 yard pass to LaDainian Tomlinson. It looked as if the Jets would go into the half up 7-3, then on a fourth down Patrick Chung called an audible changing the punt to a fake punt run, he botched the snap and was stopped short of the first down giving the Jets great field position which Mark Sanchez took full advantage of hitting Braylon Edwards who broke two tackles on his way to another Jets touchdown, 14-3.
The Patriots were forced to punt on their first two drives of the second half and all the momentum was with the Jets. On their third drive the Patriots were able to steal back the momentum with a 80 yard drive ending in a Alge Crumpler touchdown followed by a two point conversion by Sammy Morris. 14-11 Jets lead still but the crowd was alive again in Foxboro. The Jets needed a statement drive to get back the momentum and Mark Sanchez delivered again. 5 Plays 75 yards ending in a perfect fade throw to Santonio Holmes to make it a ten point game and put alot of pressure on Tom Brady to score quick. First drive of fourth quarter Brady was able to drive the Pats down the field 48 yards but failed to convert a 4th down giving the Jets the ball back with only 5:15 remaining.
The Patriots were able to force the Jets to punt in only 1:46, Brady was able to lead a field goal drive to make it a 1 score game 21-14. With only 1:57 remaining the Patriots were forced to try an onside kick which failed, Cromartie picked it up and ran it back to the twenty yard line, which Shonn Green converted in to seven points and basically sealing the win. 28-14 with only 1:41 remaining, the Patriots scored again but failed with the onside kick again putting the Jets in their second straight Conference Title game.
Predictions for Championship Games:
AFCCG:
New York Jets @ Pittsburgh Steelers
This is a tough game to pick but I am going to go with the Steelers winning this one. They have been winners ever since drafting Ben Roethlisberger. I think the Jets after having two huge emotional wins over rivals (Colts and Patriots) that I think this week could be a let down. I see a good defensive battle with turnovers being the key.
Final Prediction: Steelers 20 - Jets 14
NFCCG:
Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears
Another tough game, not to mention a rivalry game. These two teams split in the regular season, the bears winning the first meeting and the Packers winning a game they had to win in week 17 in Chicago. The Packers are the most dangerous team in the playoffs offensively in my opinion and I think that trend continues. I see Aaron Rodgers having another great game and the Packers coming out on top.
Final Prediction: Packers 21 - Bears 10
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