New England Patriots: Predicting every NFL game and their path to the Super Bowl

Conference Championships

#2 Oakland Raiders @ #1 New England Patriots

I hope this game is played in the snow. Games seem more fun that way, and the replays from 2001 will seem so much more intense. The Raiders will look for revenge as their young core aims to punch their way to their first Super Bowl. Not this time Derek Carr! While Oakland’s offense should play well, and they do have Khalil Mack on defense, they don’t have the weapons to keep up with New England. This could be a big game for someone who didn’t produce as much in the regular season, like Danny Amendola again or Dion Lewis. Dwayne Allen could also be a huge factor in double TE sets for the Patriots. Let’s call this one 34-24 New England and another trip to the Super Bowl for the Brady Bunch.

#3 New York Giants @ #1 Green Bay Packers

While fans have long been clamoring for a Green Bay and New England Super Bowl, another game with the Giants will draw just as much interest. Eli Manning will work some crazy magic once again as someone makes a terrible play for the Packers to cost them the game. Aaron Rodgers does all he can to get the W, but his teammates let him down once again.