AFC Playoff Predictions: Changing of the guard?

DIVISIONAL WINNER:

Chargers 14-2

Colts 13-3

Steelers 12-4

Patriots 12-4

WILD CARDS:

Jaguars 12-4

Jets 9-7

WILD CARD ROUND:

NY Jets @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Brett Favre magic is not enough for the Jets as they are over matched in this game against the Steelers. Big Ben jumps on them early and often and Willie Parker ends the hopes of a Favre come back as the Steelers win 35-21 to advance and giving Tomlin the first playoff win in his administration.

Jacksonville Jaguars @ New England Patriots

How unlucky do the Jags have to be to draw the Pats in the opening round? The Jags make this a dog fight until the end of the game when Moss catches a bomb from Brady to lead by 10 going into the final minutes of the game.

Not being a come from behind type of team the Pats end the Jaguars season with a turn over winning the game 24-14 and advancing to the divisional round.

DIVISIONAL ROUND:

New England Patriots @ San Diego Chargers

The rematch of the 2007 AFC Championship game as these two teams just dont like each other. LT run all over the Pats defense early setting the tone and the Chargers defense gets in Brady's face early and often forcing Brady into bad throws.

The game remains close until Jones Drew scores late in the final period for the upset and the end of the Pats dynasty. Chargers win 27-21 to advance to their second straight AFC Championship game.

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Indianapolis Colts

The rematch of the 2005 AFC Championship game proves to be just as exciting. Fireworks in the first half as Manning lights up the score board for the Colts and same is said for Willie Parker and the Steelers offense.

Late in the game Bob Sanders picks off a Big Ben pass and the Colts go up by 14 and seal the win to advance to the AFC Championship game wit the 35-21 win.

AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME:

Indianapolis Colts @ San Diego Chargers

Rematch of the 2007 AFC Divisional game and much of the same. The Colts cant slow down the rushing attack of LT and the Chargers keep Manning off the field. Manning has to throw to try to save the game but makes a costly error which seals the win for the Chargers 38-28.

SUPERBOWL 43:

San Diego Chargers vs. Seattle Seahawks