1. NFC Championship 2013: How San Francisco Can Shut Down Atlanta's Aerial Attack

    Getting after Matt Ryan is the best way to stop the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship Game. It will be an admittedly tough task for the San Francisco 49ers ...

    Joseph Zucker Written by Joseph Zucker about 4 months ago 1,568 reads 4 comments

  2. Ravens vs. Patriots: Defense Will Propel New England to Super Bowl

    It's easy to focus on the New England Patriots' explosive offense this season, but their defense will be the difference in the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 4 months ago 416 reads 0 comments

  3. 49ers vs. Falcons: Matt Ryan Must Spread Ball Around for Atlanta to Win

    In the heavyweight fight that is the San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons, Matt Ryan really needs to spread the ball around for Atlanta to win. Why is this so important? Well for one, Ryan can't simply lock on to Roddy White or Julio Jones...

    Jeremy Fuchs Written by Jeremy Fuchs about 4 months ago 1,270 reads 1 comments

  4. Super Bowl Predictions 2013: Harbaugh Brothers Won't Waste Second Chance

    This time last year, head coaches Jim and John Harbaugh were preparing for the exact same situation. Win one game, and face each other in the Super Bowl. After both suffered defeat in 2012, these two brothers won't do so again in 2013...

    Ethan Grant Written by Ethan Grant about 4 months ago 8,915 reads 1 comments

  5. NFL Playoffs 2013: Impact Players Who Need Great Championship Performance

    In order to advance to the Super Bowl, each of the final four teams remaining in the NFL Playoffs will need to have a lot of players step up and have great championship performances...

    Jeremy Fuchs Written by Jeremy Fuchs about 4 months ago 342 reads 0 comments

  6. Ravens vs Patriots: AFC Championship Will Be Ray Lewis' Final Stand

    The Baltimore Ravens have defied the odds, winning two playoff games amidst the impending retirement of its franchise cornerstone...

    Mike Hoag Written by Mike Hoag about 4 months ago 1,233 reads 1 comments

  7. NFC Conference Championship: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More

    The San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons are one win away from reaching the Super Bowl. The top two seeds in the NFC took care of business in their first playoff games and will now battle for a chance to face the AFC champion in two weeks...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 4 months ago 1,844 reads 2 comments

  8. Ravens vs. Patriots: Matchups Baltimore Must Win to Pull Upset

    As inspirational as Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens' playoff run is, the New England Patriots are playing the best football in the NFL right now...

    Brian Mazique Written by Brian Mazique about 4 months ago 517 reads 0 comments

  9. NFC Championship Game: 49ers Rushing Attack Will Lead to Super Bowl Berth

    The NFL Divisional Round is behind us and it was a doozy . One of the most impressive performances came from second-year quarterback Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers ...

    Daine Pavloski Written by Daine Pavloski about 4 months ago 3,004 reads 26 comments

  10. Highlighting the Biggest Mismatches of NFL Conference Championship Weekend

    Parity is the name of the game in today's NFL , but the upcoming slate of conference championship games features a slew of potentially lethal mismatches. Each team has at least one matchup that features an overwhelming advantage...

    Nick Kostora Written by Nick Kostora about 4 months ago 7,106 reads 29 comments

  11. 49ers vs. Falcons: X-Factors for Both Sides in NFC Championship

    We've reached the final weekend of the NFL playoffs until Super Bowl Sunday, and the No. 1 and 2 seed from the NFC are going to square off to decide who heads to New Orleans and who heads to the golf course to fix the old slice...

    Ethan Grant Written by Ethan Grant about 4 months ago 537 reads 1 comments

  12. 49ers vs. Falcons: San Francisco's Pass Rush Will Be Crucial in NFC Championship

    While most of this San Francisco 49ers team continues to peak at the right time (I'm looking at you, Colin Kaepernick and Michael Crabtree ), the pass rush is faltering into obscurity...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 4 months ago 3,811 reads 12 comments

  13. How the New England Patriots' Offense Can Thrive Without Rob Gronkowski

    The New England Patriots are moving on to the AFC Championship Game to face the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday at Gillette Stadium. But star tight end Rob Gronkowski won't be a part of the action...

    Oliver Thomas Written by Oliver Thomas about 4 months ago 3,790 reads 4 comments

  14. NFL Playoff Predictions: Only One Harbaugh Will Coach in Super Bowl

    Jim Harbaugh will lead the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance with a win over the Atlanta Falcons. John Harbaugh, his brother, will again fail to get over the hump against the New England Patriots...

    Mike Hoag Written by Mike Hoag about 4 months ago 3,085 reads 1 comments

  15. 49ers vs. Falcons: Early Stat Predictions, Simulations for NFC Championship Game

    It's a matchup of polarizing philosophies when the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons meet in the NFC Championship Game. The 'Niners are a run-first offense that like to control the line of scrimmage and work play-action...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 4 months ago 18,849 reads 90 comments

  16. Colin Kaepernick: 49ers Young QB Will Be Key to NFC Championship

    Colin Kaepernick has become a San Francisco savior seemingly overnight. Coach Harbaugh made the tough call to start Kaepernick after former starter Alex Smith went down with an injury and has kept rolling with the youngster ever since...

    Daine Pavloski Written by Daine Pavloski about 4 months ago 1,447 reads 1 comments

  17. NFL Playoffs: Expect 49ers and Ravens to Meet at Super Bowl XLVII

    Before the NFL Playoffs began this season, I made my predictions for how they would play out. I did not have much faith either the San Francisco 49ers or the Baltimore Ravens...

    Dean Siemon Written by Dean Siemon about 4 months ago 1,068 reads 0 comments

  18. 5 Biggest Differences in Patriots vs. Ravens Rematch

    In Week 3 of the regular season, the New England Patriots traveled to M&T Bank Stadium to face the Baltimore Ravens ...

    Kyle Oland Written by Kyle Oland about 4 months ago 1,852 reads 4 comments

  19. Can the Atlanta Falcons Shut Down a Red Hot Colin Kaepernick?

    As the Atlanta Falcons prepare to host the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, defensive coordinator Mike Nolan might as well haul a cot into his office...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 4 months ago 6,998 reads 33 comments

  20. AFC Championship 2013: Ray Rice vs. Stevan Ridley Key Matchup to Watch

    The AFC Championship rematch between the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots should be a battle for the ages, and Sunday's showdown could come down to one key matchup: Ray Rice vs...

    Stephen Sheehan Written by Stephen Sheehan about 4 months ago 803 reads 0 comments

  21. NFL Playoff Schedule 2013: Offensive Players to Watch in NFC Championship Game

    Well, it's safe to say the NFL playoffs haven't disappointed thus far. Leading up to the conference title games this weekend, we've seen several nail-biters in the postseason, whether ...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 4 months ago 5,547 reads 0 comments

  22. 49ers vs. Falcons: Defense Will Decide NFC Championship Game

    When you have an NFC Championship game that features Colin Kaepernick , Frank Gore, Michael Crabtree , Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and Roddy White, it is easy to get lost in the offensive potential for both teams...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 4 months ago 443 reads 0 comments

  23. AFC Championship Game 2013: Biggest Questions Facing Ravens and Patriots

    If you were looking for an AFC Championship Game that would provide as many stories before the game as it would after the final score, it is hard to imagine one better than the Baltimore ...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 4 months ago 1,895 reads 4 comments

  24. Breaking Down How Much Each QB Should Be Trusted in NFL Conference Championships

    As we saw in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, quarterbacks are ultimately going to decide the outcome of games. This is going to be even more true as we head into the conference championship games...

    Matt Stein Written by Matt Stein about 4 months ago 10,032 reads 106 comments

  25. New England Patriots vs. Baltimore Ravens: Biggest X-Factors in AFC Championship

    The New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens are two evenly matched teams—their last two tilts have been decided by four points total. The AFC Championship Game will come down to who makes the big plays in crucial situations...

    Evan Javel Written by Evan Javel about 4 months ago 2,339 reads 1 comments

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