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2017 NFL Predictions: Division winners, playoff standings, etc.

By Keith Rivas

Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 AFC Championship Game

Aug 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) celebrates after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) celebrates after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

So, we’ve made it to the AFC Championship game and it’s the two teams we’ve all been expecting — except not really.

Instead of a bold fight between two usual suspects, the Raiders and Chiefs are going to provide a new flavor of rivalry to post-season football.

Derek Carr will get the best of Alex Smith, but Jamaal Charles will get creative and tear up the Oakland defense for big runs.

Other than that though, don’t expect too much offensive production on the Chiefs’ side of things.

Alex Smith has had a lot of almost good enough moments, especially during his time in San Francisco, and this season will be more of the same for him.

As for Derek Carr and Amari Cooper, they’re going all the way and will represent the AFC.

The Raiders will make it to Super Bowl LI and play on the biggest stage in professional football.

2017 AFC Championship Prediction:

Raiders 27, Chiefs 15

AFC Champion: Oakland Raiders

Next: NFC Playoff Predictions - First Round

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