IMDb v2.1 2019 NFL Pick 'Em - Conference Championships
Jan 13, 2020 7:34:58 GMT
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Post by sdm3 on Jan 13, 2020 7:34:58 GMT
Tennessee @ Kansas City
As the Colts and Texans showed in the regular season, the Chiefs can be beaten in the trenches by dominating time of possession and running the ball effectively. Something the Titans know a thing or two about with the league's rushing leader on their team. On the other hand, as the Texans just showed in the postseason, nothing matters when you're facing a QB like Mahomes. I hear the commentary about Andy Reid's postseason history, but Mahomes changes everything. He's a guy that would've taken the Chiefs to the Super Bowl last year if not for Dee Ford's foot. I just can't see this Chiefs team losing back to back AFC title bouts. The Titans have been truly impressive and I'm sure that Henry will have another big game, but their defense can't stop Mahomes when he's playing at this level and when his weapons are healthy.
CHIEFS 37-24 TITANS
Green Bay @ San Francisco
I think the Packers have a lot going against them in this game. Even throwing out the regular season matchup, it doesn't look good. A healthy 49ers defense is a juggernaut and guess what, they're healthy again. That line will be in Rodgers' face all game and if they can stop Dalvin Cook, they can stop Aaron Jones. Sherman will take care of Adams and GB don't have any other reliable receivers. What's more, it's a rookie head coach going up against possibly the league's best offensive playcaller in Kyle Shanahan. All GB have are this idea that Rodgers will conjure some magic reminiscent of his past self, and their pass defense. However, the Niners don't need to rely on the pass; their eminently creative run game will dominate. I think this will look a bit like the 2016 NFC Championship where the Falcons wiped the Packers off the field. Oh, Shanahan was calling plays that day too.
49ERS 42-20 PACKERS
As the Colts and Texans showed in the regular season, the Chiefs can be beaten in the trenches by dominating time of possession and running the ball effectively. Something the Titans know a thing or two about with the league's rushing leader on their team. On the other hand, as the Texans just showed in the postseason, nothing matters when you're facing a QB like Mahomes. I hear the commentary about Andy Reid's postseason history, but Mahomes changes everything. He's a guy that would've taken the Chiefs to the Super Bowl last year if not for Dee Ford's foot. I just can't see this Chiefs team losing back to back AFC title bouts. The Titans have been truly impressive and I'm sure that Henry will have another big game, but their defense can't stop Mahomes when he's playing at this level and when his weapons are healthy.
CHIEFS 37-24 TITANS
Green Bay @ San Francisco
I think the Packers have a lot going against them in this game. Even throwing out the regular season matchup, it doesn't look good. A healthy 49ers defense is a juggernaut and guess what, they're healthy again. That line will be in Rodgers' face all game and if they can stop Dalvin Cook, they can stop Aaron Jones. Sherman will take care of Adams and GB don't have any other reliable receivers. What's more, it's a rookie head coach going up against possibly the league's best offensive playcaller in Kyle Shanahan. All GB have are this idea that Rodgers will conjure some magic reminiscent of his past self, and their pass defense. However, the Niners don't need to rely on the pass; their eminently creative run game will dominate. I think this will look a bit like the 2016 NFC Championship where the Falcons wiped the Packers off the field. Oh, Shanahan was calling plays that day too.
49ERS 42-20 PACKERS