NFL Conference Championship Bettors Guide.

Last Week: 1-3 straight up; 2-2 against the spread.
Overall: 3-5 straight up; 4-4 against the spread.

New York Jets (+8) @ Indianapolis Colts: I could say so much about this game and break it down to a T...but I'm too lazy to and besides it has been reiterated time and time again. The Jets as I stated last week have only lost two games this year by double digits...meanwhile the Colts have six wins in double digits this year...however only two in their past 9 wins (including postseason; to BAL and DEN). It's gonna be tough for the Jets to really stop Peyton Manning who is the master of the chess game; and if the Jets are forced to play from behind it may get difficult. With that said, the Colts' fast D can be had and will be worn down by the Jets' O. It'll be close, but in the end my heart will be broken. By the way this is the first time in history that a conference championship game will be coached by 2 rookies (but really, Peyton Manning is the one in charge here). Indianapolis 20 NY Jets 16

Minnesota Vikings (+3.5) @ New Orleans Saints: The Saints had a virtuoso performance last week against Arizona; completely dissecting that sieve of a defense while keeping Kurt Warner & company out of sync. It'll be much tougher this week against a defense that also played flawlessly last week in Minnesota. The Vikings' D-Line completely dominated the Cowboys last week and if they can pressure Brees, it will get VERY interesting. Keep in mind although the Vikes are 4-4 on the road this year, they are 11-1 in games played indoors (9-0 at home; 2-1 on the road with the only loss at Arizona). The Superdome will prob be the most raucous it has ever been and if any other team was going there, I'd have the Saints easy. But with Brett Favre...ugh. Minnesota 34 New Orleans 27

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