Patriots - Broncos: AFC Divisional Playoff Live Diary

It took me all day to decide what to do for today's Patriots - Broncos game, but I ended up making the simplest choice, which is to stay home and watch the game by myself.  I've been out the last few nights, so I'm fine with relaxing today.  And since I'm home, I can write before and during the game.

Right now the 49ers are ahead of the Saints 20-14.  The Saints have turned the ball over four times, and yet they still stand a chance.  I picked the Saints -3.5, but would like to see the 49ers win for a few reasons.  The Patriots own the Saints draft pick, so the higher the better.  Also, I may be more afraid of the Saints than the Packers in a potential Super Bowl match-up.  All the NFC teams will be tough for New England to compete against.

I went back and read my Live Diary from the first Patriots - Broncos game.  There are some telling details that led to the result, a 41-23 Patriots victory in Denver on 12/18/11 Box Score.