On the cusp of the 2014 NFL season, our analysts provide their predictions,
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Jason Kelce Jersey over . The ' balanced attack overcomes and Co. in the second half to claim the AFC crown for the second straight season. : over . Denver's defense is better this year, and so is New England's. But can key contributors like and stay healthy?: over . Brady goes into The House That Peyton Built (where three seasons ago) and beats 's top-seeded , punching his ticket to Arizona (where seven seasons ago) with a chance at redemption.: over . Denver survives San Diego but, after beating the last year, is unable to repeat that feat. Turnovers are the key in this AFC title rematch.: over . Kordell Stewart will not be involved.: over . Sign me up for Manning vs. Brady one more time. Denver is the best team in the AFC.: over . is a baaaaaad man -- and he is part of a very good team
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Marvin Wilson Jersey work in concert with the ' improved defense to end Seattle's hopes of repeating.: over . New Orleans' home-field advantage proves to be the deciding factor in this battle of NFC heavyweights. solves 's defensive riddle and torches Seattle for 400 yards in a surprising shootout in the Superdome.Brooks: get scarierEveryone knows Seattle has a superb D, but Bucky Brooks says the 'Hawks are ready to rock on the other side of the ball. : over . Seattle beats New Orleans in . 's big plays make the difference.: over . Nineteen weeks after beating the in Seattle , the go into the league's second-toughest road venue and emerge with a trip to the .: over . Green Bay tops Chicago in a hard-fought, emotional victory, but doesn't have enough left over to overtake the 'Hawks at their place.: over . The trick will be winning enough regular-season games to earn home-field advantage in the playoffs.:
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