Final 2013 NFL postseason predictions
AFC
Wildcard: Ravens over Indy
Texans over Bengals
Divisional: Broncos over Ravens
Patriots over Texans
Championship: Patriots over Broncos
NFC
Wildcard: Packers over Vikings
Seahawks over Redskins
Divisional: Falcons over Seahawks
Packers over Forty-Niners
Championship: Falcons over Packers
Super Bowl XLVII: Patriots over Falcons
COMMENTS: I am still optimistic about the Ravens' chances in advancing in the playoffs. They remind me of the Giants of last year (written off in December; postseason longshot based on poor stats; but getting healthy at the right time). Their key players are getting healthier - but are they sufficiently recovered? Their biggest challenge would be winning in Denver. If they get past the Broncos, 5280 feet upward, then look out.
I have the Patriots beating the Broncos because I believe Denvers' current long winning streak will be their undoing. In the NFC, Seattle really looks strong but their inexperienced QB is the problem. Atlanta is much too strong at home - with something to prove in the postseason (QB criticized).
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It would be shocking to see the Falcons in the NFC championship game. Seattle is now the NFC darling child.
Patriots won't survive on the road.
I want to see Baltimore-Seattle,but expect to see Seattle-Denver.
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I can honestly see the Texans losing to the Benglas, The other Texas QB is also struggling and Cincy's pass rush will only make it worse.
I still wan't to see a Harbowl but the Seahawks look unstoppable in the NFC.
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AFC
Wildcard Weekend:
Ravens beat Colts
Bengals beat Texans
Divisional Round:
Broncos beat Bengals
Patriots beat Ravens
AFC Championship Game:
Patriots beat Broncos
NFC
Wildcard Weekened:
Packers beat Vikings
Seahawks beat Redskins
Divisional Round:
Seahawks beat Falcons
Packers beat Forty-Niners
NFC Championship Game:
Packers beat Seahawks
Super Bowl:
Packers beat Patriots
Belechick's reputation starts to drop after losing his 3rd Super Bowl and 2nd straight.
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If the Ravens can beat the Broncos on the road at Mile High (assuming we get that far), there is no NFC team that will beat us in the Superbowl...NO ONE. I think we could beat the Patriots but Broncos will have me curling up in a fetal position.
For the record, I hope it is ANY other AFC team that makes it to the SB other than the Patriots if it's not us.
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AFC
Wildcard
Ravens over Indy
Texans over Bengals
Divisional
Broncos over Ravens
Patriots over Texans
Championship
Broncos over Patriots
NFC
Wildcard
Packers over Vikings
Seahawks over Redskins
Divisional
Falcons over Seahawks
49ers over Packers
Championship
49ers over Falcons
Super Bowl XLVII
Broncos over 49ers
Honestly, I can see all of the wild card games going either way. In the NFC I can't see the Redskins or Vikings making to the Super Bowl, but anythings possible. They're certainly capable of winning a game or two. In the AFC I feel like a Broncos-Patriots Championship game is highly likely. They seem to be a cut above the other AFC teams, so I think they'll be tough to beat at home in the divisional round.
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Originally Posted by
GOTA
Belechick's reputation starts to drop after losing his 3rd Super Bowl and 2nd straight.
While I could see some fans and media grumble in this scenario about how he "can't win the big one anymore," I think most would recognize that getting to consecutive Super Bowls only adds to Belichick's legacy. That would be 6 Super Bowl appearances in 12 years.
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AFC:
Ravens over Colts
Texans over Bengals
Patriots over Texans
Broncos over Ravens
Patriots over Broncos
NFC:
Seahawks over Redskins
Packers over Vikings
49ers over Packers
Seahawks over Falcons
49ers over Seahawks
SB:
49ers over Patriots
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Originally Posted by
Kyle Cactus
While I could see some fans and media grumble in this scenario about how he "can't win the big one anymore," I think most would recognize that getting to consecutive Super Bowls only adds to Belichick's legacy. That would be 6 Super Bowl appearances in 12 years.
There was a lot of bitching about Marv Levy getting into the Hall of Fame after going to 4 straight Super Bowls. Belechick's legacy is safe but I don't think he'll automatically be on the top of the best coach in NFL lists like he's been the past decade.
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A lot of people think that the Ravens can't beat Denver or New England on the road, huh?
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Originally Posted by
wickedsolo
A lot of people think that the Ravens can't beat Denver or New England on the road, huh?
Denver I completely understand, New England, though, I don't think it should be a forgone conclusion that they can't win there.