1. 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 3,791 reads 4 comments

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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 1,451 reads 1 comments

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Ray Lewis Retirement: Playing out Like a Fairy Tale

    The story line couldn ’t be any better for one of the greatest defensive players in the history of the NFL . First, Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens got the chance to match up against No...

    Judd Cohen Written by Judd Cohen about 4 months ago 528 reads 0 comments

  15. Ravens vs. Patriots: Pivotal Matchups That Will Determine Outcome

    The 2013 AFC Championship Game was pre-emptively billed as a rematch between old foes, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady . What we got was "same story, different actors...

    Brian Leigh Written by Brian Leigh about 4 months ago 368 reads 0 comments

  16. NFL Playoff Picture: Key Storylines to Watch in Each Conference Title Game

    As hard as it may be to believe, these 2013 NFL Playoffs can get even better. Last weekend saw the upset of Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos at the hands of Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens...

    Joseph Zucker Written by Joseph Zucker about 4 months ago 1,265 reads 0 comments

  17. NFL Playoffs 2013: Funniest NFL Memes for Each Remaining Playoff Team

    There are four teams left in the 2013 NFL Playoffs and each one of them will have a shot at a Super Bowl appearance. Four more teams lost this weekend to set the NFL Final Four...

    Soven Bery Written by Soven Bery about 4 months ago 8,459 reads 3 comments

  18. Why Colin Kaepernick Is the Most Dangerous Player Left in the NFL Playoffs

    The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from the Super Bowl for the second straight season and, in their emphatic 45-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers last Saturday night, ...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 4 months ago 5,527 reads 23 comments

  19. Who Has the Advantage at Every Position in Conference Championship Games?

    The field in the 2013 NFL playoffs has gone from 12 to eight and now to four. By this weekend, the participants for Super Bowl XLVII will be determined after the San Francisco 49ers, ...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 4 months ago 109,361 reads 112 comments

  20. San Francisco 49ers: 5 Reasons Why Win over Packers Bodes Well Against Falcons

    The Packers pass, the Falcons pass and the San Francisco 49ers , well, defend the pass. For as dominant as the 49ers are against the run, they’re just as proficient in pass defense, at least in terms of statistical ranking...

    Joe Levitt Written by Joe Levitt about 4 months ago 3,193 reads 24 comments

  21. Ravens vs. Patriots: 5 Matchups That Will Decide AFC Title Game

    Second verse, same as the first! For the first time since the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns met in successive AFC Championship Games in 1987 and 1988, two teams are double-dipping ...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 4 months ago 3,806 reads 4 comments

  22. Colin Kaepernick: Dual Threat Has San Francisco 49ers Close to Super Bowl XLVII

    Colin Kaepernick 's Twitter bio seems a bit atypical for the starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers : "Trying to be #1 in a world that accepts #2...

    Ryan  Papaserge Written by Ryan Papaserge about 4 months ago 1,708 reads 5 comments

  23. AFC Championship Game 2013: Key Players, Injuries and Team vs Team Analysis

    For the first time in 25 years, it's time for a grudge match of sorts in the AFC Championship game, as for the second consecutive season the Baltimore Ravens will travel to face the New England Patriots with a trip to Super Bowl XLVII on the line...

    Gary Davenport Written by Gary Davenport about 4 months ago 1,372 reads 0 comments

  24. NFL Playoff Schedule: When to Catch Each Remaining Game of 2013 Postseason

    An incredible divisional round is over, but there are still three games left in the 2013 NFL postseason. None of the eight teams this past weekend scored fewer than 28 points and two of the four games came down to game-winning field goals...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 4 months ago 6,259 reads 0 comments

  25. Wicked Good NE Patriots to Host Baltimore Ravens in AFC Championship

    When you say out loud, “ Patriots versus Ravens ,” which team name sounds more ominous? Most would obviously select Ravens as a common representation of foreboding...

    Glenn Card Written by Glenn Card about 4 months ago 1,475 reads 8 comments

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