AFC Championship Game

Pittsburgh Steelers (13-4) vs New York Jets (13-5)

     The Jets are flying high after defeating the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots both on the road, but this is the week I believe their season comes to an end. During the regular season the Jets got lucky and beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh. However, in that game the Steelers were without two key players, Heath Miller and Troy Polamalu, but both of them will be playing in this game. In addition the Jets young quarterback Mark Sanchez and has been playing mistake free football, but the Steelers number one defense will confuse him and put an end to that this weekend. The Steelers have a group of experienced players who are used to playing in big games and that experience will prevail in this game.

Lets see how the teams match-up:
Quarterback (QB) - Advantage Steelers; Ben Roethlisberger is the hardest QB to bring down in the league and is the most accurate QB outside of the pocket
Runningback - Even, This is perhaps the key to the game, whichever team is able to run the ball can control the clock and keep the other offense off the field. The Jets probably have a slight advantage because of their line.
Wide Receivers - Advantage Steelers; This is another close call but the QB play gives them the edge.
Offensive Line - Advantage Jets; The Jets have a solid line and need to protect their QB to have a chance in this game. The Steelers line is riddled with injury and must play better.
Defense - Advantage Steelers; Pittsburgh has the number one in the league with the best safety in the game and the best group of linebackers. However the Jets do have a pair of top rate cornerbacks and they need a big game to give the Jets a chance.
Special teams- Advantage Jets; This was the difference in the first game when the two teams played in the regular season and could decide this game once again.

Predictions:
     The Steelers are not going to lose their record breaking 15th championship game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. It will however, be a close game with the Steelers winning 24-17 to advance to the Super Bowl.