Here are predictions for Sunday’s NFL Championship games:
PACKERS (-3.5) about Buccaneers; More than 51.5
The “got there early” Bucs fans anticipating Tom Brady’s choice of Tampa Bay as his optimal home (no income tax, long a powerful incentive, a key to lavishly paid league stars) were confident in Brady’s ability to make this point. in the campaign in one piece and anticipate significant potential rewards at this point.
One relevant factor that remains decisive is that it became clear early on that Green Bay was going to be a powerful NFC favorite, as long as Aaron Rodgers and his main countrymen maintained their solid regular season form to the extent that they actually gained a home advantage throughout the game. . NFC playoffs.
These two very popular teams met earlier this season in Tampa, where the peloton jumped to a 10-point lead, but couldn’t hold on as Rodgers had a rare off day. Weather conditions will be much more favorable for the Packers and Rodgers this time around, but we’re looking at a projected high in the high 20s, after the primary threat of snow passes on Sunday morning. This could be viewed as unfavorable for the Bucs, but we’ve seen Brady put in too many bad weather performances to be too concerned about backing this underdog just for weather reasons at the spot.
As good as Tampa’s frontline indoor defense can be, they take on one of the all-time masters in Rodgers, who uses a passing release just as quickly as anyone who currently sees meaningful play time in this league. Brady will need all of that, as this is the Bucs’ third consecutive game and their fifth in the past six games, which is why owners and coaches place so much emphasis on achieving the comfort of a home advantage. As for those who want a projected weather image:
Green Bay’s attack, which also features RB Aaron Jones, is much more balanced than any of the remaining season survivors. It’s not that Brady and Tampa will be DOA when they start another of their relatively slow starts, but Green Bay’s good behavior throughout this season has earned the home field, and we expect the favorite to give Rodgers a clear shot at his second ring. .
Choose: Packers, 31-23.
CHIEFS (-3) more than bills; More than 53.5
Coinciding with the drafting and subsequent steady development of QB Josh Allen, hosts of savvy soccer folks feel that this is strictly Buffalo’s game to lose, despite their status on the road. There is considerable legitimate concern about the modern miracle QB Patrick Mahomes, with his ouchy-toe problem of even greater concern than his early week limitation under the concussion protocol. Mahomes remained limited in practice until Thursday, but approved the protocol on Friday, stating that he will play, though concerns linger about absorbing another critical blow.
Audiences are in love with these accounts as the second half of the season was largely a showcase for one standout Allen appearance after another, coupled with its flashy receivers. Impressive quarterback performance is fun to watch, especially when a team is playing a solid running game to back it up. That said, we will be committed to the defending champions for the record at this point, despite their sustained past few months of close, close non-covers. When Kansas City is hooked late, they react and keep their competition safe … and the performances the Chiefs have put in should be good enough to cover Sunday given the prevailing number, which is more reasonable than the usual fare on KC
We’re wary of the feverish public deference to the Bills, and while we’re looking to continue chasing an NFL side trying to peg down consecutive Super Bowl titles … we don’t want to commit to doom, given the explosive offensive talents on the field.
Choose: Chiefs, 31-24.
Last week: Sides: 2-2; Over / Unders: 1-3
Playoffs: Sides: 7-3; Over / Unders: 5-5