NFL Playoff Schedule 2012: Patriots' Tom Brady Will Enjoy Being at Home

Quarterback Tom Brady is going to be comfortable this weekend, as his New England Patriots will be hosting the Baltimore Ravens in this weekend's AFC championship game.

Home is a place where Brady thrives. He has gone 69-12 over his career at home, while he has managed to lose 25 games on the road.

With Brady, home-field advantage really kicks in, and the Ravens should be concerned.

Many will argue that the Ravens annihilated the Patriots back in the 2010 playoffs while on the road. The Ravens won that game 33-14, holding Brady to just 154 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions.

This time around, things will be different.

That was Brady's first full year back since he missed the entire 2008 season, and he has managed to come back around quite nicely.

He is coming off of a huge home playoff win over the Denver Broncos, completing 26-of-34 passes for 363 yards and six touchdowns. It was vintage Brady, and it looks like we are going to be witnessing what this guy can do in the playoffs once again.

Not only is Brady a factor, but tight end Rob Gronkowski has just been ridiculous. In that win over the Broncos, he had 10 receptions for 145 yards and three scores. He is almost impossible to stop, and he will certainly give this defense a tough time.

There is no denying that the Ravens have a tough defense, with studs like safety Ed Reed, defensive end Terrell Suggs and linebacker Ray Lewis. They have come through time and time again this season, but they haven't faced this Patriots team.

This defense has been strong all season, but they will be truly tested in trying to stop Brady. If they can keep him under 200 yards like they have done to pretty much the rest of their opposition, they have a chance to take this game.

That just doesn't seem likely, as, with players like Wes Welker and Gronkowski healthy, the Ravens are going to have their hands full in slowing down this pass attack.

After what happened in 2010, Brady will avenge his home crowd and take claim a victory at home like he has done so time after time.

2012 Playoff Schedule:

AFC Championship Game: Baltimore Ravens vs. New England Patriots Sun. Jan. 22 at 3 PM ET on CBS

NFC Championship Game: New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers Sun. Jan. 22 at 6:30 PM ET on FOX