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For what they’re worth, my predictions:

1. Even though I’d like to see the Steelers prevail, I suspect the Broncos will maximize their home field advantage and take the AFC Championship in a close one - 30 - 27.

2. The Panthers have to the NFC Championship before, but the Seahawks are a buzzsaw this year (who’d have ever predicted that phrase before this year?) and the Panthers can never quite seem to win the big one. Why I’d root for the Seahawks: it’s nice to shake things up once in a while; they’re likely to win anyway; they need the money to pay for a professional uniform makeover. Why I’d root for the Panthers: The Bucs beat them out for the division championship, and it’s nice to have bragging rights over the Super Bowl winners.

My Superbowl predictions? AFC beats NFC, no matter who makes it.