[Impy]

Imp's Pickz

I expect a competitive game but I am picking against the Pats? No way.

Lagertha's squad seem to have fate on their side , Vikes

Teeman8r and Rbmillerjr, if you want me to record your picks with the rest simply tell me what you want your little icon to be.

Bender's NFL Live Thread: Conference Championships

Sunday, Jan 21, 2018

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[bagster]

Very fine picks, Impmeister.

I see the Jags and Eagles are underdogs on the FreeRepublic odds board.

Which means they will probably win.

[Conservative Gato]

Jags played well against the Steelers but I wondered which Steelers team would show up. Jags defense could show up again but there is just too many things going for New England, so I'll have to pick the Patriots

I questioned if Case Keenum was a playoff QB and he proved he can get the job done. Can he do it two weeks in a row in the playoffs and on the road? Unless Nick Foles wakes up, I have to give the edge to the Vikings.

CGato

[teeman8r]

Little icon??!

That hurts.

No need. Betting against the patriots seems crazy enough, no need to create a paper trail. Hehehe... I have always enjoyed the season, no matter how bad the ravens have done, due to this thread. Thanks for doing it.

No dog, er, raven in this fight.

[Enterprise]

Amateur analysis here. (based partially on other people's analysis). Starting with assuming that Brady's hand is ok. The Jaguars have to beat Brady with Fournette, and getting to Brady quickly. If they can keep the game low scoring they have a chance. But when Brady is on offense they have to cover - EVERYONE. This is a whack-a-mole game. No matter who the Jaguars cover, there is someone else to consider. Yeah, they can cover Gronk, but only so much. They have to also account for Amendola, Hogan, and Brooks. Not to mention that Brady has threatening RB's of his own with Lewis and White.

As others have pointed out, the Patriots' defense is not going to be so open as was the Steelers' defense. Jaguars are going to have to earn their points the hard way - their work is cut out for them.

[Red Badger]

Jags Vikings Superbowl....................

[Rummyfan]

Conference Championship Weekend! We are down to four teams. And for the seventh year in a row, one of those teams is the Patriots. Some things don't change.... So here we go.

Bender's NFL Live Thread: Conference Championships

Sunday, Jan 21, 2018

Jaguars versus the Patriots. Liked what the Jaguars did last week. I would have never believed they could have scored 45 points against the Steelers after only scoring ten against the Bills. Now they get the Patriots. While some wags are saying the Jags have the system to beat the Patriots - strong running game, great defense, Tom Coughlin's magic Patriot-beating powers - I just don't see them scoring enough to outscore Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, et al. Plus the Pats are at home, plus the Pats are playing for .... immortality. We will see New England in the Super Bowl. Again. PATRIOTS.

Vikings versus the Eagles. Ah, a more interesting match-up... After the Minnesota Miracle last Sunday, are the Vikings the team of destiny? I forgot last week, the Eagles have a pretty stout defense, holding Atlanta to only one TD. And Case Keenum, God Bless Him, is not Matt Ryan. Nor is Stephon Diggs (a Terp!) Julio Jones. But I don't think that matters as Nick Foles is well, Nick Foles. And I don't see Foles being able to lead the Iggles to enough points to beat the Vikings, who have a pretty strong defense of their own. Minnesota wins to become the first team to host the Super Bowl while playing in it. VIKINGS.

[campaignPete R-CT]

Winners . . .

Jackson ville
Vikes