The most storied of the possible AFC Championship games would to be able to a matchup between they and Patriots. There is often a tremendous level of history between these two teams associated with playoffs and the media might have been from a frenzy if these two teams were squaring somewhere.
Indianapolis Colts: OT Debbie.J. Fluker, Alabama- Andrew Luck took Fooball Panthers Fans way too many hits in the rookie season. Fluker could be a pillar at right tackle for the colts. His ability to be an order as a run blocker also makes him very quarterback-friendly.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (-3) VS. Carolina Panthers: Its now or never for the Saints as they come off a bye and a loss of profits at home the week before. Losing two successively with this kind of talented team is rare but the Panthers could easily get Jake Delhomme back an excellent aid their chances in this particular game.
When the Giants hired Tom Coughlin in 2004, they were coming off a season when they set a team record with 127 penalties for 1,090 measures. Last year they obliterated that mark (143 for 1,115 yards) because of this far in 2006 may well on pace for 152 penalties for 1,112 yards.
During the 1983-1984 season, the Seahawks earned a 6-6 record, before soaring back into playoff rivalry. They ended the summer season strongly, completing it with a respectable 9-7 record. Associated with playoffs, Seattle would demolish the Broncos (31-7), and then also edge the Dolphins 27-20. The Seahawks then faced the L . a . Raiders, the actual LSU AFC Championship game. The Raiders took a commanding 20-0 lead by halftime, and eventually defeated the Seahawks, 30-14.
2) Donovan McNabb (@ Oakland): McNabb threw in almost 260 yards and three scores with the information was his first full bet on the season last week end. Now, he plays his second full contest (hopefully) against the woeful Raiders, who are average, at best, in pass shield.
What is really exciting in Carolina could be the potential of your new regarding receivers. Steve Smith continues to anchor the unit, but new draft picks Armanti Edwards and Brandon LaFell will give the Panthers some new targets. Who'll end up being obviously target most likely in question, but other positions are wide available. The Panthers also have several of the most improved tight ends in the NFL with Dante Rosario in pull.