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Top seeds, especially in the NFC, controlled conference title game appearances for the first 15 years of the current NFL playoff format. But, over the past seven years, lower seeds have changed that trend dramatically.

This Sunday, the Ravens and Patriots face off in the AFC Championship game and the Giants and 49ers battle for the NFC Championship. Which two teams will win and advance to the Super Bowl?

Team by team analysis of all 16 AFC teams complete with roster changes, outlook, schedule spotlight, fantasy radar and a 2010 highlight

The latest in a series of predictions for the upcoming NFL season.

One writer's projections for the 16 teams of the American Football Conference, heading into the 2011 NFL season.

A preview of the AFC with predictions for the 2011 season.

The 2011 New England Patriots' schedule will give the AFC East crown and probably much more. Here's why:

The New England Patriots actually have a pretty easy schedule. Why won't they win the Super Bowl?

This article provides predictions and TV time for the 2011 Pro Bowl game between the AFC and NFC at Aloha Stadium.

This article explains one of the possible theories why the New York Jets didn't come to play in the first half of the AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A Steelers win puts them in the Super Bowl for the eighth time, with six wins. The Jets would be back for the first time since 1969 and the "miracle" win. The Jets are not looking for a miracle this time to get to the Super Bowl -- just a win...

The New York Jets try to return to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1967; when and where you can watch them in the New York City area.

Here are my picks for the 2011 NFL Pro Bowl offensive rosters.

The Jets and Steelers went above and beyond to beat their arch rivals last week. But although this week's game determines a Super Bowl berth, they don't have their enemies to fuel their fire, leading to a quiet buildup this time around.

Can the New York Jets continue their quest to Super Bowl XLV or will the Pittsburgh Steelers get redemption from their week 15 loss?

Here are some things to look for this Sunday as New York battles Pittsburgh for the AFC crown.

This article offers TV info & predictions for the 2011 AFC championship game b/w New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Instead of the AFC championship game being in New England, everyone was shocked to see it would be in Pittsburgh - except for the Jets. Yet New York now has to get their second win against the Steelers in Heinz Field in over a month.

No matter what, the AFC championship game would be a rematch of a regular season battle. It will now either pair the Steelers against the Patriots or Jets - who both knocked the Steelers off on the road this year.

Both the 2011 AFC Championship Game and the 2011 NFC Championship Game will be on Sunday, Jan. 23

The AFC stands to be the big story of the NFL playoffs this weekend. In both games, one of the league's bitterest rivalries will be renewed, starting with the Ravens vs Steelers and ending with the Jets vs Patriots.

These 2011 NFL Divisional round predictions against the spread and totals feature my brief explanations of my safest pick, hardest pick, and my overall picks without detailed explanations. Why I like the road teams in this season's divisional round.

My first peek at the NFL playoff teams leaves me is disagreement with Las Vegas oddsmakers. What teams have the best chance of winning the Super Bowl?

The 2011 NFL Playoffs are upon us. Here is the AFC breakdown.

Week 17 saw a little clarity come to the playoff pictures, especially in the AFC, where the New England Patriots not only won their game against the Buffalo Bills but also clinched home field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. The playoffs...

Tom Brady and his Pats are undeniably the hottest team in the NFL. The Patriots have conquered the AFC in regular season. As the football seasons comes to an end, the Patriots outshine every team in the NFL.