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Round 3 NFL Playoff Predictions

Sunday
Game: Green Bay at Seattle

Pick: Seattle - One has to be pulling for the hampered Aaron Rodgers somewhat, but I have a difficult time seeing a hobbled Rodgers going into Seattle and getting the better of the best defense in the league. Seattle's on a roll and is once again looking like the Super Bowl-winning team from a year ago. I'll go with the home team in this one by a touchdown.

Result: Seattle 28 Green Bay 22 OT

Record: 1-0


Game: Indianapolis at New England

Pick: New England - With the AFC Championship game at Foxboro, this has all the makings of a Bill Belichick/Tom Brady victory, especially with the impressive way they overcame a two touchdown deficit in their come-from-behind win over Baltimore a week ago. Indy is a team on the rise, but is still a year or two away from seriously contending for the Super Bowl. I'll go with the Pats at home by 10.

Result: New England 45 Indianapolis 7

Record: 2-0


Week Record: 2-0 (1.000)

Overall Playoff Record: 7-3 (.700)

Regular Season Record: 163-92-1 (.639)

Overall Record: 170-95-1 (.642)

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