What will the Super Bowl LI match-up be?

And the quarterback who is more “on” on Sunday will send his team to Super Bowl LI in Houston. It’s just a hunch, but with so much love for Green Bay, I would wait until the spread drops at least to 4 to make this bet if possible. Watch both Championship match-ups live on Sky Sports 1, on Sunday January 22, from 7:40pm.

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Get ready for lots of points.

Ryan, a top candidate for the league’s regular season MVP, threw for 4,944 yards and 38 touchdowns in 16 games, second in the NFL behind the New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees (5,208 yards) and Rodgers (40 touchdowns). That took away Green Bay’s patented in-breaking routes and also created as a soft spy on Aaron Rodgers.

Rodgers has been battling the flu, as has receiver Jordy Nelson – who was already questionable with a rib injury, but the Falcons are still tired of his ability to extend plays outside the pocket.

Against the Falcons, you may see plays where Rodgers slides around and avoids rushers for seven or eight seconds before he throws the ball.

Defense will most likely be optional in this game.

“Matt’s got some stick; he’s got some good game”. As if this playoff game needed any more drama, this will be the last game the Falcons play in their home stadium, the Georgia Dome. I think they’ll score 86. While the Packers are much hotter now, Atlanta too has only gotten better this season.

My one concern about the Patriots is that they faced the easiest schedule in the league, per Football Outsiders, but I think that tells us more that we aren’t sure how good they are rather than that they must not be as good as their results.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hasn’t played well on the road all season, and last week’s divisional-round win at Kansas City was no exception. With a trip to the NFC Championship on the line, the Falcons came out and looked really, really bad. Will this trend continue in the NFC Championship Game? This is an advantage they will need to win this game.

Michael is listed as questionable after suffering a back injury. Last week they went big nickel even when the Cowboys buttressed their dominant ground game by playing an extra tight end or fullback.

This Falcons team has a dynamic offense and an improving defense.

Though the Patriots had to grapple with losing top weapon Rob Gronkowski for most of the season, they enjoyed unprecedented success at the running back position with the explosion of LeGarrette Blount. “But it’s fun. I’ve played against him a number of times, and I’ve gotten to know him throughout the years”. They should make things very interesting in a game where New England will be favored. The offense is also banged up with Chris Hogan, Martellus Bennett and rookie Malcolm Mitchell limited in practice.

Including their wins in the wild-card round and the divisional round, the Steelers have won nine straight games, stretching back to Week 11. Atlanta intercepted Russell Wilson twice last week and recorded three sacks.

Do I have any bold predictions for Sunday? The Steelers will win this game with clock-eating drives led by Bell.

Lewis missed the first half of the season in New England while recovering from surgery on his left knee. That’s what I appreciate about him.