The first of two AFC games is set to take place in the cold temperatures of Denver, Colo. this Saturday.
The Denver Broncos will host the Baltimore Ravens as both teams are hoping to clinch a spot in the AFC Championship game set for Jan. 20.
The Broncos dominated the AFC West with 13 wins and three losses while the Ravens secured 10 wins and six losses.
The Ravens enter the AFC Division game after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 24-9. Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin set a franchise record with 145 yards receiving, which included the clinching touchdown (TD) against the Colts.
The Broncos automatically qualified into the division games and didn't have to play wild card.
In comparing the two quarterbacks (QB), Peyton Manning has better numbers than Joe Flacco. Manning has managed 37 TDs, 300 completions, 583 attempts, and totaled 4,659 yards. Flacco recorded 3,817 yards and in the process made 22 TDs, 317 completions, and 531 attempts.
According to playmakers and bookies, the Broncos are heavy favorites to win Saturday's game, in fact, they are the favorites to win the Super Bowl XLVII ahead of the New England Patriots.
While the bookies are heavily leaning toward the Broncos, fans' responses are mixed on NFL.com:
Christine Millwee: "Denver all the way!"
Jonathan Marcy: "Broncos win 34-17....woah....same score as last time."
Amy Kaschel: "don't get so sure of yourself the final score will be 42 to 0 ravens win. ill admit flaco sucks but if he gets hurt it wont even matter because we have tyrod taylor."
Nick Raez: "I cant wait till the ravens come to denver and put a beating on the broncos! this is going to be like last years game in the divisional between the giants and the packers. ravens win 31-13."
Tony Seciwa: 'I think I'll go with the Ravens this time. I'm not particularly a fan of either team but I like to see how far Baltimore will go."
Justin Holt: "This game is going to be really close. It might even go in to overtime. It won't be easy but I think the Broncos can win this one. Remember that it is the NFL and anything can happen. I do see the broncos and patriots going to the AFC Championship. However the Ravens and Texans are both seeking revenge and there far better teams then they where in previous weeks. I can wait to see what happens but I am a broncos fan and because of that I'm going to say where winning it all."
Who do you think will advance to the AFC Championship game?
Find out on Sat., Jan. 12 at 4:30 p.m. on CBS.
Fans can listen to the game live with the NFL's Audio Pass, including Super Bowl XLVII, click here. The game will be replayed on NFL's Game Rewind, click here to access.
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