NFL Predictions 2013: Postseason

  The stage is set for another postseason run.  Who will hold up the Lombardi Trophy in February in New York/New Jersey?  Here are the teams competing for that prize if you have forgotten (Or just too lazy to scroll down to see again):

     NFC:                                                            AFC:
    1. Seattle Seahawks                                     1. Denver Broncos
    2. Atlanta Falcons                                         2. Cincinnati Bengals
    3. Green Bay Packers                                   3. Houston Texans
    4. New York Giants                                       4. New England Patriots
    5. San Francisco 49ers                                  5. Baltimore Ravens
    6. New Orleans Saints                                   6. Kansas City Chiefs



Wildcard Round:
NFC:
49ers over Giants
Packers over Saints

AFC:
Ravens over Patriots
Texans over Chiefs

  The Wildcard Round of the playoffs shows some pretty exciting matchups.  First we have the Super Bowl runner-up, the 49ers taking care of business against the Giants.  Then, the Super Bowl champion Ravens taking down the Patriots again in Foxboro.  Further north, we see the Packers overwhelm the Saints in the cold of Lambeau Field.  And the final matchup has the Texans getting their third straight opening playoff game win, with a victory of the Chiefs.  Now onto the Divisional Round.


Divisional Round:
NFC:
Seahawks over 49ers
Packers over Falcons

AFC:
Broncos over Ravens
Bengals over Texans

  The second round gives plenty of intrigue.   The Broncos get revenge on the Ravens for last year's divisional round game, while the other number one seed Seahawks handle their division rival 49ers.  The Falcons continue to struggle in the playoffs despite playing at home, and the Bengals finally defeat the Texans in the playoffs, as Houston fails yet again to get past the second round.  Next is the conference championships.


Conference Championship:
NFC:
Seahawks over Packers

AFC:
Broncos over Bengals

  And the matchup is set for Super Bowl XLVIII.  Who will come out on top?

The 2013 Super Bowl champion is:

The Denver Broncos.
That's right ladies and gentlemen, the Denver Broncos are your Super Bowl XLVIII champs.  Peyton Manning wins his second title, and will the first quarterback to win a Super Bowl for two different teams.  The Broncos are a very fun team to watch, as are the Seahawks, but it is Denver who wins because someone has to in this great matchup.  Just a great finish to what should be a great football season.