2008 AFC Championship
The Patriots couldn't ask for a better season this year. With a win over the Jaguars, the Patriots stretch their win streak to a staggering 17-0. The only other team to do that were the 1972 Miami Dolphins, who won the Super Bowl championship that year and ended their season 17-0. So the Patriots could do, what no other NFL team has ever done, if they finish off their Cinderella story. The Patriots ran past the Jaguars this Saturday with a 31-20 victory over Jacksonville. Brady seemed unstoppable completing 26 of 28 passing, and throwing for 262 yards with 3 touchdowns. He has set a franchise record for most passes in a season, overthrowing Peyton Manning by one touchdown. The other AFC divisional game was the San Diego Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts. The Chargers stunned the home crowd of Indianapolis with a 28-24 victory over the Colts this past Sunday. Peyton Manning couldn't do it all, after throwing for over 400 yards and 3 touchdowns, the Chargers defense was too much for the Colts. The Chargers had some crucial interceptions when they needed it the most. The San Diego Chargers will travel to the New England Gillets Stadium to take on the Patriots. The San Diego Chargers may be without several key players, including Ladainian Tomlinson who suffered a bruised knee, and go to receiver Antonio gates who hurt his toe as well as quarterback Phillip Rivers. On the other hand the New England Patriots all seem to be healthy.The game will be played Sunday on January 20, 2008 at 3:00 PM in New England.
AFC Championship History
The American Football Conference is one of the most exciting games in football next to the Super Bowl – some might say even more so, as the AFC win determines the team in the league that will go to the Super Bowl. The AFC Championship is a semi final game that matches up the two top teams in the AFC division in the NFL. The winner receives the Lamar Hunt trophy – and faces the NFC champions in the Super Bowl. The Current Champions are the Indianapolis Colts, but this coming January might change that! The AFC began when the NFL and American Football League merged. The 10 former AFL teams, along with the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. Towards the end of each season, a series of playoff games between the top six teams in the AFC happen – the four division champs and two Wild Card Teams. The two remaining play the AFC championship – and one of them may even make it to the Super Bowl. However, since the ’75 – ’76 season a Wild Card team cannot host the game – unless both Championship participants are wild card draws.
2008 AFC Championship Odds
This Championship looks to be all about the Colts and the Chargers. Indianapolis pretty much has it clinched, and is looking strong and – so far – unbeaten. The Chargers still rule the west with a 2 game lead. But we can’t forget the wild cards – Jacksonville’s 9-4 record may make them a runner, and Cleveland has surprised everyone this year at an 8 -5.
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