RE: AFC and NFC Championship Games
Well...
The matchup I think I'd like the most to see is the Jaguars vs. the Vikings, just because neither team has ever won a Super Bowl.
However, as impressive as Jacksonville was against a Steelers team that came back to win game after game, Belichick and crew proved against the Titans (a team that beat the Jaguars twice this season) that they won't look ahead or overestimate a team. They also proved they weren't ready to break up the dynasty yet.
So, my guess is, Patriots beat Jaguars (your score is as good as any), and the Vikings will beat the Eagles. I'd like the Eagles chances better if they still had Wentz instead of a rather spotty Foles. Vikings have more offense right now to go along with their defense.
So, that makes it a first ever home game in a Super Bowl, with Minnesota vs. New England.
So, looks like we agree.
I think that would be a good matchup. And that homefield advantage for the Vikings...
I'm not too worried that the Patriots so easily handled the Titans. I think they were just posing and somehow actually managed to get past a few teams. They have a talented roster, but it always kinda felt like they were just acting the part, like they don't believe they're contenders yet.
Yeah, that was a heavy blow for the Eagles to lose Wentz, but Foles has come through enough that they're still in position for greatness.
Hope you're having a good week!