AFC and NFC Championship games forecasts
NFL Championship Sunday Preview
The NFL's Championship Sunday promises an exciting spectacle, featuring the top two teams from both the AFC and NFC. The day's action kicks off with the NFC Championship game between the Carolina Panthers (14-3) and the Arizona Cardinals (13-4) at 6:40 p.m., followed by the AFC Championship game between the New England Patriots (13-4) and the Denver Broncos (13-4) at 3:05 p.m.
In the NFC, both the Panthers, led by MVP-caliber quarterback Cam Newton, and the Cardinals, spearheaded by Carson Palmer, boast formidable quarterbacks. The Panthers, relatively healthy on defense, will face the Cardinals without All-Pro Tyrann Mathieu. Despite a 31-0 lead over the Seahawks last Sunday, the Panthers allowed 24 unanswered points in the second half, raising questions about their defensive consistency.
The Cardinals, who had trouble against the Packers, surrendering a Hail Mary touchdown that forced overtime, could potentially burn Carolina on big passes. However, the matchup favors the Panthers, who have not lost since the 2014 regular season.
In the AFC, the Broncos, with one of the most dominant defenses in the league, leading in sacks and yards allowed, are predicted to dethrone the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Patriots. This is a rematch of the Broncos' 30-24 overtime victory over the Patriots on Nov. 30 in Denver.
The Patriots, with Tom Brady playing well at 38 years old, face challenges with an injured defense, with top linebacker Jerod Mayo being placed on injured reserve. Peyton Manning of the Broncos, showing signs of age, will look to lead his team to victory.
The NFL's MVP candidate from the Panthers is Bryce Young, not Cam Newton as one might expect. The Panthers' only defeat this season came in Atlanta by a touchdown.
The NFC Championship game will be broadcast on Fox/5, while the AFC Championship game will be broadcast on CBS/2. Both games promise to deliver thrilling football action, setting the stage for the Super Bowl in February.
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