NFL Conference Championships

[spelunker64]

Who Wins

SD @ NE

NY @ GB

[spelunker64]

San Diego

Green Bay

[NDSUFREAK]

10 above 0, probably snow. i'll go with GB :D

[spelunker64]

10 above 0, probably snow. i'll go with GB :D

Weather Channel says 4 degrees

[grizband]

New England
Green Bay

I've been calling for that match up since week 9!

[NDSUFREAK]

Weather Channel says 4 degrees

xhurrayx xhurrayx xhurrayx xhurrayx

[grizband]

Weather Channel says 4 degrees
I like the sound of that!

[Go...gate]

Eli Manning will struggle in that weather. I think the Packers have to be heavily favored.

[CCUCheer]

New England and Green Bay

GO PATS

[CoastalFan2005]

It's the Pack vs. the Pats for the Super Bowl...

[813Jag]

I just can't pick the Giants. xnonono2x Yes, I'm still bitter. ,:(

[UNHWildCats]

I just can't pick the Giants. xnonono2x Yes, I'm still bitter. ,:(


its only been a couple hours, its understandable

[813Jag]

its only been a couple hours, its understandable
It'll last for a while, my wife kicked me out of the living room. xlolx

[Fresno St. Alum]

Packers vs Patriots rematch of Super Bowl XXXI hope the Packers can get there and win again like the last time they played NE in the Super Bowl.

I want San Diego to win real bad against NE though.

[brownbear]

Green Bay will win (Favre vs. Eli in the cold)

I can't pick New England, so I have to pick the Chargers.

[Grizalltheway]

The NFL is definitely hoping for Green Bay-New England. That would draw some massive ratings. xnodx

[Fresno St. Alum]

doesn't the NFL always get massive ratings

[Grizalltheway]

doesn't the NFL always get massive ratings

The teams in the participating can definitely affect the ratings though. See Seattle-Pittsburgh a couple of years ago.

[Fresno St. Alum]

Green Bay = better market than NY Giants? Sounds fine in my book

[TheValleyRaider]

Green Bay = better market than NY Giants? Sounds fine in my book

It's the "Favre Factor"

Favre vs. Brady is as high-wattage as you can get with superstar QBs. Attracts all the extra attention and even more viewers than normal. NY is a plenty fine football market, and they'll follow the Giants if they should get there. But the Packers (who have a massive fan base of their own) + Favre = Big ratings for the Super Bowl

[Fresno St. Alum]

you mean like me in california and OB in Wyoming. When I was at the Packers-Chargers game at San Diego in 2003 half of the fans were Packers fans

[UNHWildCats]

i dont think it matters who represents the NFC, as long as a 18-0 Patriots team is in it, its going to get as big a rating as possible... even people that hate the Patriots will tune in to see history possibly made.

But there certainly would be a bigger story if its the packers...... can you imagine the scenerio of Brady and Favre shaking hands at the end of the game and having it be Favres final game, sorta like passing the torch on...... Will be a great scene, as long as the Pats are victorious.... :p

[Fresno St. Alum]

If it's Favre's final game that means the Packers won Super Bowl XLIIxnodx

[grizband]

If it's Favre's final game that means the Packers won Super Bowl XLIIxnodx
Exactly, Favre won't leave unless the Pack win the Super Bowl, so he can go out on top like Elway.

[OB55]

It's the Pack vs. the Pats for the Super Bowl...

Again xsmiley_wix

[OB55]

Exactly, Favre won't leave unless the Pack win the Super Bowl, so he can go out on top like Elway.

That means a victory in the 2008 Super Bowl, AND the 2009 Super Bowl.

Packers are freaky young, Brett is having fun. Doesn't look like a guy at the end of his career to me. xwhistlexxwhistlex

Yes, wishful thinking on my part, but I'm just sayin'.


Oh yeah, there is the Giants BTW. Their come to Dallas win was big time, and their defense in the 4th quarter was exceptional. xnodx

[Gil Dobie]

Good luck to all four teams this weekend, and a little more to the Pack.

This team is similar to the 1997 team, Grant with the same number on his back as Levens. But they have to beat the Giants first, then talk Super Bowl.

[spelunker64]

Looks like SD has a better chance than NW according to the above poll...

[Cocky]

I just can't pick the Giants. xnonono2x Yes, I'm still bitter. ,:(

Look at the bright side, now Tony will have more time for Jessie.

[mlbowl]

Well...my heart says S.D. vs. N.Y. but my head says N.E. vs. G.B.

[LacesOut]

This is who I want to win.......

GB
SD

[813Jag]

Look at the bright side, now Tony will have more time for Jessie.
That does nothing for me. xlolx Unless he shares her, now that's fan appreciation. xlolx

[FCS Preview]

Huge vote total in favor of GB here. I'm a bit surprised only one person has picked NY so far.

The weather we be an equalizer. Favre had only 178 yards (IIRC) yesterday. The Giants are fine in keeping it on the ground. And NY is not a warm-weather or dome team. Playing in the cold is no big deal. I'm sure they'll be in GB a few days before hand to get used to whatever the weather throws at them.

Should be a great game. I expect GB to win, but will not be completely shocked if NY takes it. I was more shocked the Giants won yesterday than I would be if they win next weekend.

[spelunker64]

Should be a great game. I expect GB to win, but will not be completely shocked if NY takes it. I was more shocked the Giants won yesterday than I would be if they win next weekend.

I'd agree with that

[OB55]

Huge vote total in favor of GB here. I'm a bit surprised only one person has picked NY so far.

The weather we be an equalizer. Favre had only 178 yards (IIRC) yesterday. The Giants are fine in keeping it on the ground. And NY is not a warm-weather or dome team. Playing in the cold is no big deal. I'm sure they'll be in GB a few days before hand to get used to whatever the weather throws at them.

Should be a great game. I expect GB to win, but will not be completely shocked if NY takes it. I was more shocked the Giants won yesterday than I would be if they win next weekend.

Did you see who that was? xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

More of a wish than a prediction I would dare to guess. xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

[spelunker64]

Let's match-up the positions between the Chargers-Patriots

QB-Patriots
RB-Chargers
TE-Chargers
OL-Push
WR-Patriots

DL-Chargers
OLB-Chargers
ILB-Patriots
S-Patriots
CB-Chargers

K-Patriots
P- Chargers

Patriots-5
Chargers-6
Push-1

[FCS Preview]

Did you see who that was? xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

More of a wish than a prediction I would dare to guess. xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

xlolx No I didn't look. xlolx

Probably just wants to see the "I Am Legend" thing come true. xlolx

[spelunker64]

Packers-Giants

QB-Pack
RB-Push
TE-Pack
OL-Pack
WR-Pack

DL-Giants
OLB- Pack
ILB- Giants
S- Pack
CB- Pack

K- Pack
P- Giants

Packers-8
Giants-3
Push-1

[spelunker64]

Did you see who that was? xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

More of a wish than a prediction I would dare to guess. xlolxxlolxxlolxxlolxxlolx

He loves New York Teams...

[TheValleyRaider]

you mean like me in california and OB in Wyoming. When I was at the Packers-Chargers game at San Diego in 2003 half of the fans were Packers fans

The NFL is very interesting in that it has several large, nationwide fanbases, especially compared to other pro-sports. The Packers and Steelers in particular seem to have fans everywhere. The Cowboys seem to also, but I'd say they're a step behind those 2. Others, especially older sides like the Giants and Bears also seem to have relatively large followings (although I guess that makes sense given NY and Chicago).


Huge vote total in favor of GB here. I'm a bit surprised only one person has picked NY so far.

The weather we be an equalizer. Favre had only 178 yards (IIRC) yesterday. The Giants are fine in keeping it on the ground. And NY is not a warm-weather or dome team. Playing in the cold is no big deal. I'm sure they'll be in GB a few days before hand to get used to whatever the weather throws at them.

Not technically, but you can't deny they've been playing their best football in more optimal weather conditions. It was nice vs. New England, 70 in Tampa and high 50s in Dallas. The fear of a pass-happy gameplan like they had vs. the Skins a month ago (wow, was it really that long ago?) still lingers with me.


Should be a great game. I expect GB to win, but will not be completely shocked if NY takes it. I was more shocked the Giants won yesterday than I would be if they win next weekend.

After yesterday's win, nothing they do this season will shock me any more. Bring on the Pack! xnodx


Packers-Giants

QB-Pack
RB-Push
TE-Pack
OL-Pack
WR-Pack

Can we count RB for the G-Men, given it was NY that traded Grant to GB right before the season started? xreadx

[spelunker64]

Can we count RB for the G-Men, given it was NY that traded Grant to GB right before the season started? xreadx

Good point. :D

[FCS Preview]

After yesterday's win, nothing they do this season will shock me any more. Bring on the Pack! xnodx

Amen! (9-1) on the road this year! I think they set a record yesterday for most road wins in a season.

Certainly no 12-win (counting post-season) team has ever had only 3 home victories.

[Gil Dobie]

I was not surprised to see the Giants win yesterday. Dallas hasn't played very up to their ability since the Green Bay Game. I would not be surprised if the Giants beat the Packers either, more disappointed than anything. The Packers have the best 5 receiver set in the NFL, it's hard to defend for any team. IMO, this poll only says who people think will win, not the odds on a team winning.

[UNHWildCats]

Let's match-up the positions between the Chargers-Patriots

QB-Patriots
RB-Chargers
TE-Chargers
OL-Push
WR-Patriots

DL-Chargers
OLB-Chargers
ILB-Patriots
S-Patriots
CB-Chargers

K-Patriots
P- Chargers

Patriots-5
Chargers-6
Push-1

The Patriots have a very very good DL and with Gates hobbled it becomes atleast a push at TE.....

[Gil Dobie]

The Patriots have a very very good DL and with Gates hobbled it becomes atleast a push at TE.....

Pats O-Line is awesome, the time Brady gets is crazy. I don't see the same on the Chargers side.

[brownbear]

Amen! (9-1) on the road this year! I think they set a record yesterday for most road wins in a season.

Certainly no 12-win (counting post-season) team has ever had only 3 home victories.

The 2005 Steelers went 9-2 on the road (10-2 if you count the Super Bowl as a road game).

[FCS Preview]

The 2005 Steelers went 9-2 on the road (10-2 if you count the Super Bowl as a road game).

SB is a neutral-site game :D (see: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/pit/2005_games.htm)

So they tied a record :D

[spelunker64]

The Patriots have a very very good DL and with Gates hobbled it becomes atleast a push at TE.....

RE- Castillo/Seymour PUSH
NT- Jamal Williams/Vince Wilfork CHARGERS
LE- Olshansky/Warren/ PUSH


I'd give you a PUSH on TE if Gates doesn't get better over the week

[mlbowl]

Pats O-Line is awesome, the time Brady gets is crazy. I don't see the same on the Chargers side.

Rivers had all day to throw the ball yesterdayxbangx

[UNHWildCats]

Williams and Wilfork are very close I think thats a push as well

[spelunker64]

Williams and Wilfork are very close I think thats a push as well

I don't know, Jamal has been the best 3-4 NT in the NFL for awhile now I think...

[spelunker64]

Pats O-Line is awesome, the time Brady gets is crazy. I don't see the same on the Chargers side.

The Bolts have had some issues on the line this year.

Hardwick was out for awhile, McNeill wasn't playing well early, the right side is still uncertain...

[CCUCheer]

The Patriots know whats at stake... they hopefully won't slip up this game. PATS on to the SUPERBOWL!!!! GO PATS!!! :-D

[UNHWildCats]

Ya hes been the top for awhile and Wilfork is young, but he's right there with Williams.... If anything I'd favor the younger guy.

[spelunker64]

Maybe his lower character is influencing me...

[TheValleyRaider]

New England (hobbled Charger O can't keep pace with Brady, Moss and Co.)
New York (probably should be the Pack, but gosh darn it, I believe)

[saint0917]

San Diego

Green Bay

[UNHWildCats]

AGS has three geniuses

Seahawks Fan (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/forum/member.php?u=2676)
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[TheValleyRaider]

AGS has three geniuses

Seahawks Fan (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/forum/member.php?u=2676)
TheValleyRaider (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/forum/member.php?u=54)
UNHWildCats (http://www.anygivensaturday.com/forum/member.php?u=1262)

I don't know about you other two, but I'd like to point out I've been 9-1 this postseason xthumbsupx :)
(picked Indy over the Chargers xwhistlex )