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thefinishline 12/23/10

NFL Post Season Shaping Up in the NFC

by Shawn Brown

Just as the New England Patriots are pulling away from the group in the AFC, the Atlanta Falcons are doing the same in the NFC. They are currently heading the NFC with a 12-2 record and refuse to lose at home. Only one NFC team has shown enough brawn to beat the Falcons and that was a road game in Philadelphia.

The other team to defeat Atlanta was the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. But they won’t have to see them again this season unless it’s in Dallas in February, but not likely.

The Eagles on the other hand refuse to go away. At 10-4 after miraculously coming back and defeating the New York Giants on Sunday (week 14), they top the NFC East and are certainly a force to contend in the postseason.

Not to speak prematurely, but it’s not too farfetched to predict a NFC championship showdown between the Falcons and the Eagles. Yes, a battle of the birds of prey! Factually speaking, while the Falcon is faster, the Eagle is much bigger and stronger. Now if it comes to this match up for the NFC title, will that be the case? With the Falcons looking to clinch home field advantage, it’s going to be very difficult for any team, no matter how big and strong to clip their wings. But there are a few other teams to consider before we settle on that match-up, like the Chicago Bears and the defending Super Bowl Champs the New Orleans Saints.

The Bears at 10-4 won their division and clinched a playoff spot. But the Saints (also at 10-4) are just behind the Falcons. The last time the division rivals met, the Falcons came out on top with a field goal in overtime. So the Saints are certainly looking to get even and will get their chance on Sunday. But this time it’s in the Georgia Dome, enough said.

So at this point it would seem that the NFC is up for grabs and four teams are within its reach. Who will it be: Atlanta vs. Philly, Chicago vs. Atlanta, or will the Saints rise once again? Or will the New York Giants (9-5) work a miracle and pick up a wild card? If you ask me, no matter how you look at it, a bird is going to be represented in the NFC Championship. Thoughts?
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