[Stardust]

In the NFC, it will be the team with the best record. If Seattle or New Orleans gets the top seed, then count on that team representing the NFC. They just won't lose at home.

In the AFC, it's still wide open to me. The only shot that the Bronco's have is if they have homefield advantage, BUT, they had it against Baltimore last year. If Peyton has to play with the temp in the 30's, then the Bronco's will not advance no matter who they play. I think that the Pats are still the team to beat, but their Defense is still not Super Bowl caliber. But, when you have Tom Brady slinging it, the Pats always have a chance.

Chiefs are pretenders and not someone that I take seriously. Their D is legit, look what Rivers did to that D this weekend.

I worry about the Bengal's as soon as they leave the confines of Paul Brown Stadium. They have already proven that they can beat Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers at home, but if they travel outside of their timezone, they just don't seem to respond.

This just might be one of those years that the 6th seed goes to the Super Bowl. To me, the winner of Thursday's Steelers/Ravens game just might be the AFC champion when it is said and done!

My prediction right now - Saints/Patriots. Patriots win the Super Bowl due to this being played outdoors in New York (Dumb place for a Super Bowl).