I think the Super Bowl may be an all Pennsylvania affair. Pittsburgh v. Philadelphia. Both teams have some injuries to get past. Pittsburgh will have a few weeks to heal up. Same with Philly with the exception of Owens. I don't see any other team in the NFC being better than the Eagles though, even without Owens. Any other thoughts?
I'm going out on a limb here, the Steelers I believe have the right equipment, but N.E knows how to win. I am a HUGE Steelers fan, so GO STEELERS!!! NFC, pulling for G.B. But it doesn't matter who it is, AFC will take it.
JJ
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Eagles are way banged up. The defensive line is very banged up. No wide receiver of consequence. It'll be tough for them to get to the finals let alone the super bowl.
I look at the NFC and still don't see anybody beating the Eagles in Philadelphia, even banged up and without Owens. Plus they have two or three more weeks to rest and recuperate.
Green Bay seems to have problems with its defense - did you see the missed tackles last weekend. Minnesota could get hot (I really like Culpepper), but the team seems to make dumb mistakes that costs them. Atlanta is a possibility, I don't know much about them - I have the feeling they've been inconsistent but could get hot. St. Louis, if they get in, seems to be inconsistent and also makes dumb mistakes. Just don't see any of these teams beating Philly in Philly.
I agree with JJ, the AFC is way strong this year. If the conference championship comes down to Pittsburgh v. New England in Pittsburgh that game will be something to see.
Every team that will make it to the NFC playoffs, while not quite up to the AFC standard this year, are dangerous squads. All have gamebreaker players and this year's playoffs are shaping up to be most excellent.
Lots of very good matchups shaping up
If i could pick, it would be Eagles/Colts, odds are low on that one though. More realistic and hopeful pick is Eagles/Pats. Cream rises to top...
I'm gonna have to say chances are slim for the Eagles/Colts, but if it happens, I'm still gonna say AFC takes it this year. Plus IF carolina makes the playoffs, as hot as they are, I wouldn't doubt their ability to come into Philly and win. Also, GB has the man who knows how to win in the playoffs leading them onto the field. I see another disappointing end in Philly either early or in the Super Bowl, either way I believe they are going home at most NFC champs and thats it.
JJ
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I'm a huge Steelers fan, so I'm quite biased on who I want to win the Super Bowl. But, as unbiased as I can be, I really think that there is no team in the NFC that can beat any of the top 4 teams in the AFC this year. Pittsburgh, NE, Indy, and SD - those have to be, as a group, the best set of playoff teams in quite a long time.
From the NFC, I think Philly is still the team to beat, even without TO in the lineup. It seems like every other team (except for the Falcons) either backed their way into the playoffs, or had to win their last game to get in. Atlanta has a shot, although I still think that they're too much a one-man-show. I was really hoping to see New Orleans in the playoffs this year, but they fell just short.
So, my biased picks for the Super Bowl: Pittsburgh over GB
I'm with ya, would love to see a Pitt vs. GB. That would make my day, although when Pitt beat them I would have to rub it in the wife's face, b/c her cousin plays for GB. But wouldn't that be oh so sweet...
JJ
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