NFL Playoff Schedule 2017: Predictions, Coverage Guide for Championship Bracket

January 18, 2017   ·   David McCracken   ·   Jump to comments

Championship Game Weekend is the NFL's equivalent to the Final Four. Four teams will enter, but only two will advance for a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.
In the AFC, two usual suspects emerged, as the New England Patriots, led by Tom Brady, host Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Playing the Patriots in New England is a tall task for any team, especially in the postseason. But the Steelers are one of the few teams in the league who have the right amount of fire power on offense to stay around in any game.
In the NFC, the Atlanta Falcons get one more chance to say farewell to their beloved Georgia Dome as they host the Green Bay Packers in the stadium's last game before the Falcons move to their new arena next season.
But looking to spoil Atlanta's day will be the Packers, who are anchored by arguably the best quarterback in football right now. Aaron Rodgers has been on fire since the second half of the regular season began, which is a main reason...

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