There are four teams remaining after a long grueling NFL season. At this point of the season coaches are exhausted, and players are nursing injuries. All of that goes out of the window when trying to achieve the ultimate goal to reach and win the Super Bowl. Here are our selections for the teams who will make it to New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Feel free to comment on our selections!
San Francisco 49ers @ Atlanta Falcons, 3:00pm, ET
Both teams played extremely well last week in their respective divisional match ups. Colin Kaepernick’s video game like numbers, and Matty Ice’s first playoff victory dominated the headlines last weekend. Atlanta Falcons have the home field advantage, but they may be at a disadvantage against the 49ers. The Georgia Dome is a fast track and players such as Kaepernick, Michael Crabtree, Frank Gore, Vernon Davis, and Randy Moss could take advantage of playing in the dome. The Falcons struggled mightily against dual threat quarterbacks this season, and Kaepernick possess the ability to do damage on the ground and in the air. On the Falcons end they have a potent offense, and will look to attack with Tony Gonzales, Roddy White, and Julio Jones in the passing game. It will be a lot harder for the Falcons to go up and down the field against the 49ers due to them having a stout defense. It will be a great game at the start, but I think that the 49ers defense will make the “Dirty Birds” one-dimensional forcing Matt Ryan to beat them through the air. I know it is a homer pick, but my Niners will be heading to New Orleans for the Super Bowl.
Baltimore Ravens @ New England Patriots, 6:30pm, ET
Both teams won their game in different fashions. Tom Brady & the Pats dominated the Houston Texans, and The Baltimore Ravens won a double overtime thriller against the Denver Broncos. Tom Brady looked sharp as usual, and the Patriot running game has the ability to take over games as well. The Ravens are fueling off of the inspiration of Ray Lewis, who is set to retire at the end of the season. The Ravens are fighting to win the big one so they can send Ray off into the sunset. With Jim Caldwell calling plays the Ravens have been more balanced than usual. Ray Rice and Anquan Boldin are getting the touches that they should have been getting years ago. It is hard to bet against Brady, but something in me feels like the Ravens will not let No. 52 down. Ravens win in a tight game in Foxboro.
