NFL AFC Championship Game Colts At Patriots Preview

Last week I posted previews of the NFL divisional playoff games and gave my thoughts on which teams would win. I came out a soft 3-1 with my picks. I say soft because if you want to be technical I was really 2-2, picking the Cowboys over the Packers in my head, but hoping beyond hope that the Packers would win, which they did.

The other game that I lost last week was the Indianapolis Colts against the Denver Broncos. I really thought that the Broncos would run and throw up and down the field on the Colts defense, unfortunately that wasn't the case. Thanks in part to the Colts defense, which played very well, and a  previously undisclosed injury to Denver quarterback Peyton Manning, that seemed to limit his mobility and pass accuracy.  Taking nothing away from the Colts' Andrew Luck, who had just a spectacular game.

In today's AFC Championship game sees the New England Patriots taking on the Colts in Foxboro. It's supposed to be cold and rainy up there today which will give Tom Brady and the Patriots a distinct advantage. However, the Patriots have had the Colts and Luck's number for a rather long time now. The Patriots haven't lost to the Colts during the Andrew Luck era.   playoff games. Today will be no different, the Patriots just don't lose home.

My pick? The Patriots over the Colts 28 - 23

See what CBS Sports Pete Prisco and Pat Kirwan have to say in their preview of the AFC Conference Championship between the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots:

Colts at Broncos AFC Divisional Playoff

In opinion, this last game of the weekend between the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos will be the least competitive of the four NFL playoff games this weekend. The Colts have no business being on the field. Their defense sucks and the only reason why they are in the playoffs is due to the play of their quarterback Andrew Luck.

Luck is a carbon copy of the guy he replaced as the Colts quarterback, Denver quarterback Peyton Manning.  Luck has great regular season and early playoff numbers but falls short because his team around him becomes exposed by superior teams this time of year, much like the Colt teams Manning lead for most of his NFL career.

The Broncos will be the superior team on the field in Denver later today. The only advantage the Colts hold over Manning and the Broncos will be the placekicking of future NFL Hall of Famer, Adam Venatieri . This game could get out of hand early but I think Andrew Luck will do his best to make it seem competitive but in reality it will be anything but. Broncos 38 Colts 23

See what the guys from CBS sports have to say:

Pete Prisco and Pat Kirwan preview the AFC Divisional matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.

Princess Picks Jets Over Colts in AFC Championship Game on Sunday

It's been a while since I posted predictions from the prognosticating camel of Popcorn Park Zoo, Princess, December 4th to be exact.

At the time Princess's won- loss record stood at 7-7 and I just couldn't take another prediction of a Giants win that evenually turned to a defeat.

Since that time however, Princess has manage to turn it around and has now amassed a 12-9 record going 5-1 since week 14. During that time she has chosen the Jets successfully 4 times.

So this week she goes back to the well and predicts a Jets win once again. Here's what she had to say:

"Hmmmm, this is a real real tough one... You know how much I like Payton, the best QB to ever play the game....but I think the Jets have caught lightning in a bottle the last couple weeks."

So for all Jets's fans in the area, I hope she's right. It really would be something to have the Jets represent the AFC in the Superbowl after a 31 year run of mediocrity.

NFL - AFC Championship Jets Vs. Colts Preview

CBS SPORTS- Can the New York Jets continue their improbable playoff run when they take on the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC title game? Jason Horowitz and NFL.com analyst preview the game, which you can watch on CBS this Sunday at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Two Shore Boys Taken During 1st Round Of NFL Draft

It was a big day for two Monmouth County shore boys, Knowshon Moreno and Donald Brown, both were drafted earlier today during the 1st round of the NFL's annual players draft.

Local Middletown legend Knowshon Moreno, who played football for Middletown High School South before moving onto the University of Georgia was the 12th selection in the draft, being taken by the Denver Broncos.

Here is what the scouting report had to say about Moreno:

Knowshon Moreno has the speed, strength, and ability to finish a run through, and gets up right away to get to his next touch. He is the top RB prospect this year and will make an immediate impact on the league next year. Projected to be taken some where in the teens but will instantly have a positive effect on whatever team takes him.

Atlantic Highlands native Donald Brown, played his high school ball for Red Bank Catholic before going on to star for the University of Connecticut. Brown was selected #27 by the Indianapolis Colts.

Here is what the scouting report had to say about Brown:

A solid all-around back who has shown he can be effective running inside or outside, Brown is more quick than he is strong and would be best used on counters, misdirections and in space. However, he has shown he can do everything well and has clear starter potential. Could really excel in a zone-blocking scheme.
Borderline first-round talent.

Congratulations to both Moreno and Brown, from what I have heard about both of them they are each upstanding and level headed kids who are great citizens and individuals. Both should excel in the NFL for their new teams. 

Chargers Stun Colts in Overtime, 23-17

The San Diego Chargers upset the Indianapolis Colts in overtime Saturday, 23-17. Darren Sproles accounted for 328 all-purpose yards in the victory.

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