The divisional playoffs delivered as promised last weekend, giving us a thrilling Saints-49ers game, a record-setting Patriots performance, a dry but competitive Ravens win and a shocking upset by the Giants.  Can the conference championships possibly measure up?

That’s the first of many questions about these two games.  Can the poor Patriots defense slow down the Ravens offense?  Just how good is Alex Smith?  Does Joe Flacco have what it takes to get a Super Bowl berth?  Will the Giants turn it over against the 9ers the way New Orleans did?  What is our most compelling Super Bowl matchup?

Let’s explore that final point.  Our four potential Super Bowl match-ups are: Continue reading →