On to the AFC Championship Game

[Tony C.]

It was great to see the Patriots play up to their level yesterday.  I was a bit worried about the game with all the pre-game media talk of Gronkowski having potential knee and back issues as well as Brady with an ankle problem.  Both had great games.  What a difference having Edeleman back and healthy made, too.

Who would you like to see the Pats face in the AFC Championship Game - the Steelers or the Broncos?  On a gut level the Steelers worry me more.  Peyton Manning has had a difficult inconsistent season and has a history of not playing to his potential in the Playoffs.  What do you guys think? 

 

[Hook#3287]

Go Pittsburgh!!

I'd rather see the Pat's play the Steelers in Foxboro, than the Bronco's at Mile High.

If we end up playing in Denver, I hope Belichick gets the team there tomorrow.

That acclimation thing is real.

[Tony C.]

Good points Hook.  I didn't account for the Home Field Advantage versus the Denver Altitude.  Either way it's going to be tough.

Go Pats!

 

[Karen]

I agree with Hook, altitude can wreak havoc on even the strongest of us. Hoping for home field advantage, so those that like to watch the game at Foxboro can get another party under their belts. Guess we'll find out later today...

[ybnorml]

Not that I wanted to hear " OMAHA OMAHA " any more, but feel Payton
is more apt to be rattled by the Patriots defense that Big Ben would have been.
I never once heard Phyllis Simms mention the 'high altitude and lack of oxygen'
when the Steelers were on defense.
The lack of oxygen will come in to play if the Patriots let the Broncos stay on the
field for long drives. It's always the defense that gets tired, never the offense.
This game should be played in Foxboro, hope the bull$hit games that ended the regular season
don't come back and haunt them. If so, that will fall on Bill's shoulders for not mentally
preparing his team properly.