Call me a homer/crazy, but I really think the Patriots have a good shot to win this game, and I think the Chargers would have a much better shot if they had...... Malcom Floyd.
The Patriots can stop the run, especially if Vince Wilfork is on his A game. Hopefully the Patriots force Rivers to throw, and while I know Rivers is extremely talented, I don't know if his recievers can make the plays in this game. If they had Floyd, he would have given the Chargers a significant height advantage over the Patriots secondary, and the one thing Samuel and others can't stop is height.
The Patriots offensive line has been amazing, and I think to counter San Diego's great pass rush, we'll see a lot of old school Patriot screens and quick outs/curls.
If the Patriots and Ravens both win, the Patriots will make the Superbowl. If the Chargers and Ravens win, the Ravens will make the SB. If the Colts and Chargers both win, the Chargers make the SB. If the Patriots/Colts win, the Colts make the SB.
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