AFC Champs (again)

The Patriots won their 6th AFC Championship by beating the San Diego Chargers 21 - 12 on a frigid Sunday night in Foxborough. Despite a disappointing night for Tom Brady (22-33, 2 TD's, 3 INT's) the Patriots were able to hold the banged-up Chargers to only four field goals, not allowing any touchdowns. It's the team's 5th Conference title since Robert Kraft purchased the team back in 1994 - twice as many as any other NFL team within that span. The perfect Patriots leave for Arizona on Sunday in advancement to Super Bowl XLII where they will face the red hot New York Giants. As you remember, the Patriots edged the Giants 38-35 in New York back on December 29th. The Giants haven't looked back since earning hard-fought victories on the road over Tampa Bay (24-14), Dallas (21-17) and Green Bay (23-20).

New England will be making their sixth all-time appearance in the big dance (second to only Dallas who has appeared in 8). The Patriots last three Super Bowl victories were decided by merely a field goal, and everyone can expect another close contest with the Giants.

To help keep all us Patriot fans humble, consider this: The Giants haven't lost a game on the road in 10 games. But as inclement weather seems to be the only thing to slow down the Patriots, Glendale's expected temperature on Super Bowl Sunday should be in the 70's where the Patriots average 41.5 per game.

I'm hoping for a blow-out, but my senses tell me this will be a nail-biter! I look forward to checking in with you live from Arizona!