Happy Wednesday, everyone. We’re just four days away from learning which teams will square off in Super Bowl LVII. Word is that John Breech demanded to take this day off so he could stitch an “LVII” patch onto his Joe Burrow jersey, but we’re still waiting for confirmation on that. In the meantime, you’ve got me, Cody Benjamin, to deliver all the latest from around the NFL.
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We’ve got Championship Weekend predictions, coaching interview updates, and much more:
1. Today’s show: Bold predictions for AFC, NFC Championship
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Ryan Wilson and John Breech joined Will Brinson on Wednesday’s “Pick Six NFL” podcast to forecast both the AFC and NFC Championship Games with bold predictions. Some highlights:
- Brinson believes Deebo Samuel will lead all wideouts, including A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, in receiving yards. But he’s unsure on the actual contest: “My heart is screaming Niners, Niners, Niners. My head is screaming Eagles, Eagles, Eagles, because they don’t have a rookie quarterback. But both teams are so stout on both sides of the ball.”
- Sully foresees the NFC title game as a low-scoring affair, predicting that San Francisco won’t top 17 points in Philly.
- Wilson is all over Cincinnati in the second straight Bengals-Chiefs AFC Championship, projecting Joe Burrow and Co. will win by at least seven points while absorbing no more than two sacks against a Kansas City pass rush led by Chris Jones.
Catch the full episode (and subscribe for daily NFL talk) right here.
2. Prisco’s picks: Bengals, Eagles advance to Super Bowl
Pete Prisco has stayed in the green making playoff predictions. Now he’s back with projections for each of the conference championships. Here’s a sampling of his analysis:
- Eagles 30, 49ers 21: The Eagles had another big rushing day against the Giants, which is the basis of their offense. Jalen Hurts can throw it, but they have to be able to run it here. That’s why their top-rated offensive line is key. They have to get push in the run game and keep Nick Bosa and gang off Hurts…
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