Monday, January 24, 2005
From Four To Two
Last week's revised NFC Championship Game prediction: Atlanta 23, Philadelphia 20. The Eagles didn't let a fourth chance get past them, winning 27-10 to get back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1981 and after three straight conference championship game losses. The Eagles' line was much stronger than the Falcons' on both sides, and Michael Vick was contained throughout. Solid win.
Last week's revised AFC Championship Game prediction: New England 34, Pittsburgh 20.At one point late in the game, it actually was New England 34, Pittsburgh 20, but two late touchdowns upped the score by 7 each. There is no denying now how great the New England Patriots are. It really shouldn't have been a surprise, but people seem to be so caught up in fantasy leagues and worrying about stats that they just don't notice how steady Tom Brady is, even without throwing huge numbers onto the ledger.
Revised Super Bowl prediction: Not just yet, not the score, anyway. We here at E.K. Nation know the Patriots will win; the question is by how much and by what score. We'll come back later with that.
