Final 2013 NFL postseason predictions

**Corvus Corax** · 01-04-2013, 08:14 AM

AFC

Wildcard: Ravens over Indy
Texans over Bengals
Divisional: Broncos over Ravens
Patriots over Texans
Championship: Patriots over Broncos

NFC

Wildcard: Packers over Vikings
Seahawks over Redskins
Divisional: Falcons over Seahawks
Packers over Forty-Niners
Championship: Falcons over Packers

Super Bowl XLVII: Patriots over Falcons

COMMENTS: I am still optimistic about the Ravens' chances in advancing in the playoffs. They remind me of the Giants of last year (written off in December; postseason longshot based on poor stats; but getting healthy at the right time). Their key players are getting healthier - but are they sufficiently recovered? Their biggest challenge would be winning in Denver. If they get past the Broncos, 5280 feet upward, then look out.

I have the Patriots beating the Broncos because I believe Denvers' current long winning streak will be their undoing. In the NFC, Seattle really looks strong but their inexperienced QB is the problem. Atlanta is much too strong at home - with something to prove in the postseason (QB criticized).

Next up.

**ActualSpamBot** · 01-04-2013, 08:18 AM

AFC Championship- Baltimore at New England.

NFC Championship-Seattle at Green Bay.

SuperBowl- Baltimore vs Seattle.

Champions? Baltimore.

MVP- Ray gets it as the emotional pick, but we will only go as far as J5 and Little Ray Ray can take us.

**Mista T** · 01-04-2013, 08:19 AM

It would be shocking to see the Falcons in the NFC championship game. Seattle is now the NFC darling child.

Patriots won't survive on the road.

I want to see Baltimore-Seattle,but expect to see Seattle-Denver.

**Justlovemybirds** · 01-04-2013, 08:24 AM

I can honestly see the Texans losing to the Benglas, The other Texas QB is also struggling and Cincy's pass rush will only make it worse.

I still wan't to see a Harbowl but the Seahawks look unstoppable in the NFC.

**GOTA** · 01-04-2013, 08:32 AM

AFC

Wildcard Weekend:
Ravens beat Colts
Bengals beat Texans

Divisional Round:
Broncos beat Bengals
Patriots beat Ravens

AFC Championship Game:
Patriots beat Broncos

NFC

Wildcard Weekened:
Packers beat Vikings
Seahawks beat Redskins

Divisional Round:
Seahawks beat Falcons
Packers beat Forty-Niners

NFC Championship Game:
Packers beat Seahawks

Super Bowl:
Packers beat Patriots

Belechick's reputation starts to drop after losing his 3rd Super Bowl and 2nd straight.

**Ravens27Girl** · 01-04-2013, 08:46 AM

If the Ravens can beat the Broncos on the road at Mile High (assuming we get that far), there is no NFC team that will beat us in the Superbowl...NO ONE. I think we could beat the Patriots but Broncos will have me curling up in a fetal position.

For the record, I hope it is ANY other AFC team that makes it to the SB other than the Patriots if it's not us.

**Kyle Cactus** · 01-04-2013, 08:50 AM

AFC
Wildcard
Ravens over Indy
Texans over Bengals

Divisional
Broncos over Ravens
Patriots over Texans

Championship
Broncos over Patriots

NFC
Wildcard
Packers over Vikings
Seahawks over Redskins

Divisional
Falcons over Seahawks
49ers over Packers

Championship
49ers over Falcons

Super Bowl XLVII
Broncos over 49ers

Honestly, I can see all of the wild card games going either way. In the NFC I can't see the Redskins or Vikings making to the Super Bowl, but anythings possible. They're certainly capable of winning a game or two. In the AFC I feel like a Broncos-Patriots Championship game is highly likely. They seem to be a cut above the other AFC teams, so I think they'll be tough to beat at home in the divisional round.

**Kyle Cactus** · 01-04-2013, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by GOTA

Belechick's reputation starts to drop after losing his 3rd Super Bowl and 2nd straight.

While I could see some fans and media grumble in this scenario about how he "can't win the big one anymore," I think most would recognize that getting to consecutive Super Bowls only adds to Belichick's legacy. That would be 6 Super Bowl appearances in 12 years.

**Ngata Da Vida** · 01-04-2013, 08:57 AM

AFC:

Ravens over Colts
Texans over Bengals

Patriots over Texans
Broncos over Ravens

Patriots over Broncos

NFC:

Seahawks over Redskins
Packers over Vikings

49ers over Packers
Seahawks over Falcons

49ers over Seahawks

SB:

49ers over Patriots

**GOTA** · 01-04-2013, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Kyle Cactus

While I could see some fans and media grumble in this scenario about how he "can't win the big one anymore," I think most would recognize that getting to consecutive Super Bowls only adds to Belichick's legacy. That would be 6 Super Bowl appearances in 12 years.

There was a lot of bitching about Marv Levy getting into the Hall of Fame after going to 4 straight Super Bowls. Belechick's legacy is safe but I don't think he'll automatically be on the top of the best coach in NFL lists like he's been the past decade.

**wickedsolo** · 01-04-2013, 09:07 AM

A lot of people think that the Ravens can't beat Denver or New England on the road, huh?

**Justlovemybirds** · 01-04-2013, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

A lot of people think that the Ravens can't beat Denver or New England on the road, huh?

Denver I completely understand, New England, though, I don't think it should be a forgone conclusion that they can't win there.

**goodandfast** · 01-04-2013, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

A lot of people think that the Ravens can't beat Denver or New England on the road, huh?

Not me. Not very optimistic if we go to Denver, but if we get to go to New England, I expect that the Ravens take that game. My ideal scenario is BAL over Colts, Bengals over Texans, BAL over Pats, Bengals shock Denver, BAL over Bengals at home. Highly unlikely, but a man can dream can't he?

**GOTA** · 01-04-2013, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

A lot of people think that the Ravens can't beat Denver or New England on the road, huh?

I don't think the Ravens can beat any team in the playoffs on the road. That includes the can't happen matchups of at Indy and at Cinci.

**ActualSpamBot** · 01-04-2013, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by GOTA

I don't think the Ravens can beat any team in the playoffs on the road. That includes the can't happen matchups of at Indy and at Cinci.

I don't think there's a team we CAN'T lose to sure, but the idea that there's any team in the NFL that we can't beat, home or away, is simply too defeatist to be taken seriously.

When we're on point, I don't think you could stop us with an All Star team. (Conversely, when we're in that awful stank mode like Jacksonville last year, I'm pretty sure we could MAYBE play Notre Dame to a draw.)

**Ngata Da Vida** · 01-04-2013, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by GOTA

I don't think the Ravens can beat any team in the playoffs on the road. That includes the can't happen matchups of at Indy and at Cinci.

I think they could win @ Cincy but not Indy. If we are talking hypotheticals, I think they could win at Minnesota, and they should have and could win at Washington. Perhaps they could win at Atlanta. Anything beyond that, though, would be a big stretch.

**JMUpurkfool** · 01-04-2013, 10:03 AM

AFC WC:
CIN over HOU
BAL over IND

NFC WC:
SEA over WAS
GB over MIN

AFC DIV:
BAL over NE
CIN over DEN

NFC DIV:
ATL over SEA
GB over SF

AFCC:
BAL over CIN

NFCC:
ATL over GB

Super Bowl:
Baltimore over Atlanta

**Ravens27Girl** · 01-04-2013, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

A lot of people think that the Ravens can't beat Denver or New England on the road, huh?

Well I just said in another post that I think we can beat the Patriots....and yes, on the road. I honestly don't think we can beat the Broncos but I swear with this Ravens team (and the recently added motivation), anything can happen.

**Ravens27Girl** · 01-04-2013, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by JMUpurkfool

AFC WC:

AFC DIV:
BAL over NE
CIN over DEN

AFCC:
BAL over CIN

NFCC:
ATL over GB

Super Bowl:
Baltimore over Atlanta

That's a real stretch to think Bengals would upset the Broncos. I just don't see it but the thought of it makes me giddy. You better believe I am rooting for the Bengals over the Texans and then over Denver (only if we win out too). I would love a Ravens/Bengals AFCCG at home but I probably have a better chance at winning the lottery.

**JMUpurkfool** · 01-04-2013, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Ravens27Girl

That's a real stretch to think Bengals would upset the Broncos. I just don't see it but the thought of it makes me giddy. You better believe I am rooting for the Bengals over the Texans and then over Denver (only if we win out too). I would love a Ravens/Bengals AFCCG at home but I probably have a better chance at winning the lottery.

I really don't think it's that big of a stretch.

http://www.bengals.com/schedule/game/2012/regular9/

They already played a fairly close game.

Manning has been bounced from the playoffs in his teams first game 7 out of the 11 times he had played in the postseason.

The Bengals front four should be able to get pressure on Manning and Willis McGahee will be absent this time.

AJ Green is one receiver who can get the best of Champ Bailey and BJGE is a downhill runner who won't turn the ball over.

If they play it will be a close game.