Friday, January 20, 2017

Conference Championship predictions

Green Bay Packers (10-6) vs Atlanta Falcons (11-5)

Packers come in off a win last week against the Cowboys. The team is riding high on an eight game winning streak. QB Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 40 touchdowns and just seven interceptions this season and has a passer rating of 104.2. The defense finished the season ranked 11th in takeaways.

Falcons come in off a win last week against the Seahawks. The team is on a five game winning streak. QB Matt Rayn threw 38 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 2016 and has a passer rating of 117.1. The defense finished the season ranked 15th against the run.

Packers lead the series matchup 17-14 and despite the Falcons home field advantage, will get the win on Sunday. Prediction: Packers

Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5) vs New England Patriots (14-2)

Steelers come in off a win last week against the Chiefs.QB Ben Roethlisberger has thrown 29 touchdowns and 13 interceptions with a passer rating of 95.4 in 2016. The defense finished 2016 ranked third in yards allowed per game.

Patriots come in off a win last week against the Texans. QB Tom Brady threw for 28 touchdowns and two interceptions in 2016 and finished with a passer rating of 112.2. The defense finished 2016 ranked first in points allowed per game.

Steelers lead the series matchup 15-14 but Patriots will get the win at home on Sunday. Prediction: Patriots

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