AFC Championship Preview and Pick

Garrett Podell, Managing Editor

AFC Title Game:

 

Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots

 

TV: CBS, 5:30 pm CT

Ever since his days at Stanford, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has been touted as the next great NFL quarterback. Standing between him and his first ever Super Bowl appearance is the one and only Mr. Patriot Tom Brady. In his 15th season, Brady is where Luck desires to be: MVP, Super Bowl Champion, and an all-time great. In their three matchups, Brady’s Patriots have won all three by 21, 22, and 35 points. Every game between these two AFC heavyweights starts close, but by the third quarter, the Patriots always seem to find a way to put the game out of reach. Last time, it was unheralded running back Jonas Gray going for 200 yards rushing and four touchdowns. Also, the New England defense just always seems ready for everything the Colts throw at them. They have All Pro corner Darrelle Revis to match up with Pro Bowl wide receiver T.Y. Hilton; up and coming linebacker Jamie Collins to match up with tight end Colby Fleener; and 6 foot 4 inch corner Brandon Browner to match up with veteran, wide receiver Reggie Wayne. In the end, Coach Bill Belichick, Brady, and the rest of the Patriots will find a way to once again blow out the Colts.

 

Patriots-35 Colts- 21