NFL Playoffs 2015: Schedule, Odds and Final Predictions for AFC, NFC Games

The day we've all waited for is finally—well, two weeks away. Even though Sunday isn't the Super Bowl, it features two massive matchups that will have any NFL fan salivating.

In the first showdown, the Seattle Seahawks will host the Green Bay Packers for the NFC crown. If that matchup sounds familiar, it's because it was the exact same game that kicked off the regular season.

For the nightcap, Andrew Luck will try his hand against Tom Brady in Foxborough yet again. The New England Patriots have faced the Indianapolis Colts three times with Luck under center and have blown them out each time.

Leading up to the two championship games, below is a look at the schedule, latest odds and final predictions.

Visitor	Home	Spread	Over-Under
Green Bay Packers	Seattle Seahawks	SEA -7.5	46.5
Indianapolis Colts	New England Patriots	NE -6.5	54

NFC Championship

The NFC season will end exactly how it began when the Packers travel to Seattle. The reigning champions easily dismissed Green Bay in their first meeting, but things might be a little different Sunday.

One player who has stepped up for the Seahawks defense in the playoffs has been Kam Chancellor. The safety was as disruptive as possible against the Carolina Panthers, highlighted by a huge pick-six in the fourth quarter.

Following the game, Richard Sherman had high praise for his teammate, per Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times:

"

Kam Chancellor damages people's souls.

[...]

Kam doesn't get the respect he deserves. Any time you say another strong safety is playing better than him, then you're not watching tape. Who else is playing better? Show me the tape. Show me the playoff tape. Show me in a big game that somebody else played at a higher level, and I'd appreciate it.

"

However, even Chancellor and the Legion of Boom won't be able to slow down Aaron Rodgers. The four-time Pro Bowler has led the Packers to a another run through the playoffs with the win over Dallas.

Closing in on the end of his 10th season with Green Bay, Rodgers knows how important getting back to the Super Bowl would be for the franchise. He spoke about the prospect of winning a second ring (via Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com):

By the end of the game Sunday, it will be Rodgers and the Packers ultimately moving on to play in February. He'll have to take down a mighty Seahawks team to do so but has a potent offense around him to win in the rematch.

Prediction: Packers 23, Seahawks 20

AFC Championship

It's never easy to bet against Tom Brady, so I won't. The Patriots have been rolling this season ever since an early loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Their only losses since that point have come against the Packers and Buffalo Bills—with Brady sitting on the bench for the second half.

Mike Sando of ESPN.com offers his take on Brady this season:

Equipped with a ton of weapons like Comeback Player of the Year Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman and Brandon LaFell, the Patriots have exactly what it takes to make it back to the Super Bowl.

Even with an improved defense this season, the Colts offense likely won't be able to keep up with the Patriots. With three games separated by a minimum of 21 points since Luck took over, expect a closer game with a confident Indy team looking to make a statement.

At the end of the day, however, Brady will be riding off into the Super Bowl yet again. This time, he will be looking to make a statement of his own: that he can still win the big game after two consecutive failed attempts.

Prediction: Patriots 31, Colts 24

Odds via OddsShark.com. 

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