NFL AFC and NFC Championship Week Early Thoughts and Picks....

@vanzack

 Rams win. Not even close!!!

@chic-cardinals

 You r vile

I heard the same exact numbers today.  14-7.  The "it's hard to beat a team three times in a row" is a myth lately. 

On the chiefs/bengals game from week 17, that was an all time performance by the zebras for Cincy. I didn’t have action on the game, but with my KC AFC futures I was heavily interested because of the worry of Kc having to play LAC in the WC. So many big bs calls to extend drives for cincy, or take away huge offensive plays for Mahomes. A fairly officiated game and the chiefs wouldve won by at least 7 maybe 14. They won’t get the necessary help from the zebras in Kansas City. Go KC

Good luck Van.  Always appreciate your write-ups.  

@vanzack

Nice write ups! With you, except for the projected totals. Barring a major let down, I can't see the Chiefs having to punt at all in this game, but I do think Cinci gets into the twenties. With Niners/Rams I'd wager one of these teams doesn't hit the 20s (which means you can unload on the over, ha ha!). A lot of people on both sides are talking about Jimmy G's liability, holding their breath when he drops back, etc. It's possible, but I think he's just as likely to pitch a gem. He's just not hitting his potential and I think the doubters - especially among the coaching staff, affect his play. If he can get into an attitude of saying "Fk IT" and get on a roll, I won't be surprised if a month from now we're counting the number of teams that want to give him his next big contract! You van laugh at that, and I wouldn't blame you, but I've seen what he's capable of...BOL 

  right on there Van with the defensive pressure, Zach Taylor came out after that first game and said Chris Jones was the best defensive player they'd gone up against all season....Buffalo's offensive line is significantly better than the Bengals, Frank Clark, CJ95 and Ingram be spending lots of time that backfield often come Sunday....I see this game playing out similar to last year's AFC Championship game vs. Buffalo.  Bengals might strike first but KC will go on their run at some point and get that double digit lead...from there Burrow will be in trouble.  BOL all 

As always, thanks for sharing your work. I've been riding along with your for a while here. I think the Rams/Niner game will be very close. Last time around, the Rams had the win and cover in hand and just needed a first down to ice it. they chose to burn up SF's time outs instead. the Niners were in what amounted to a de facto playoff game last time. the Rams were not. Not to say they weren't fighting, but they weren't fighting for their lives. I can see a scenario where it's close at the end and the Rams (due to better QB play) win by a TD. Coaching edge goes to SF of course. But I'll probably be on the Rams at home here. If their D is good enough to keep Tom Brady in check, it's good enough to force Jimmy G to make a crucial error.

I think we know that...

Caesars sent out a tweet that KC would be -3.5

Care to expand on that?

Either way, GL

@YouWish

One of the reasons I am encouraging everyone to watch the game again.

It was a strange one.

Not laughing.  Can easily see all of what you see.

@kcblitzkrieg

 Agree.

Understand the reasoning.

Interesting Stat:

Bengals took most sacks in the NFL when facing a 4 man defensive pass rush

I'll add the following caveat...

"as long as Spags doesn't keep calling ZERO blitz on 3rd and 25" 

@vanzack

 I can dig it 

It's hard to buck the trend of 49er dominance over the Rams.

I like KC @ +130 to win the Super Bowl !

Good luck everybody.

@vanzack

 Cincy QB burrows got best record in last 4 games be careful they r a good team KC might win but +7 is a lot

That is an interesting take.

Just got 49ers at +3.5 -108.

@vanzack

 Great write up man, you give a lot of beneficial information, for me at least. I have to agree with you on KC, they got the experience, coach, and qb which more times than not prevail in the playoffs. Throw in a bit of revenge factor and you got yourself pretty solid reasons for a KC win and cover. The second the Rams line came out at 3.5- I said Rams LINE DICTATES THE GAME. Man, that's an enticing line for a 9ers bettor, right? Not only did Vegas give ya 3 points after you've beat them 6 times in a row, they gave ya the hook as well AND you'll have more fans than the Rams at SOFI!!!!  Cannot disagree with the points you made, very solid, especially about McVey self destructing in big games. BUT, Rams turn now. Donald, Floyd, Miller on the D line is where they're gonna win.  Stafford, Kupp, ODB, Higbee, Akers will be too much.  Jimmy G will get his interception or 2 because of the high pressure he will experience all game. I'm not getting into the conspiracy chit, but you really gotta think about the NFL and what Kronke did bringing that team to LA??? Just some food for thought and my take on the game. GL to you rest of the way and I enjoy reading your stuff!!!!!!!!!!!

Love the Chiefs this week. Think Cincy walks into a buzzsaw and gets routed. Will be on Andy and Pat large.

Haven't figured out the NFC yet. Weird game. Best of luck this week.