NFL Championship Games

Colts/Jets:
This should be lopsided. The Jets only got into the playoffs because the Colts pulled their starters while they were playing them. The Colts were undefeated as long as they played all of their starters the whole game. The Jets run well and play great aggressive well disguised defense. Their rookie QB Mark Sanchez has shown glimmers of hope, but has a passer rating of 63. The Colts have a solid D that allows yards, but few touchdowns. Peyton Manning is the man. He is the master of figuring out what the defense is going to do and exploiting it. The Jets have the reputation of blitzing and Peyton makes defenses pay when they blitz, but the Jets really aren't mad crazy blitzers. They just disguise what they are doing. If they can fool the master, Peyton and they can run against the Colts' speed defense the Jets have a chance. I expect that this will look a lot like last week's Colts game against the Raven D that was until this year coached by the Jets' coach Rex Ryan.

Colts win 24-13


Saints/Vikings:
This game could go any way. These are the most complete teams. They both can run. Saints put up 120 yards a game the the Viking have Adrian Peterson, though he has not been producing a lot the last part of the season. They both can pass. Brees had the best passing numbers of the season and Favre is legendary. He has had the best season of his 19 year, Hall of Fame career. Saints D is what was missing last year and has been a turnover machine. The Viking D has been one the top teams at getting fumbles and the Saints have been prone to them this year. The Viking D has been brutal against the run that last few years and has Allen and Edwards as pass rushing madmen. Both teams have a dynamic returner with Reggie Bush and Percy Harvin. They have solid kickers. They both play in domes. Either defense could step up though the Viking's D seems more likely, but Favre has had more meltdowns in the past than Brees. It is a wash, so I would say the home team Saints have the edge, but I'm pulling for the Viking team that has lost 4 Super Bowls to get their for a fifth time and I'm hoping for a win.

Brain says: Saints 31-27
Heart says: Vikings 38-24