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NFL Playoff Predictions: 2017 match ups, winners, and Super Bowl champion

By Keith Rivas

Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Giants vs Falcons

Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates a touchdown by running back Devonta Freeman (not pictured) with running back Tevin Coleman (26) in the first quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 38-32. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates a touchdown by running back Devonta Freeman (not pictured) with running back Tevin Coleman (26) in the first quarter of their game against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 38-32. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s easy to be surprised by what the Falcons have done this year. They’ve managed to secure home field in the divisional round by winning the NFC South — the same division as last year’s conference champ.

While rooting for them to get to the Super Bowl might seem like a just cause, the reality is they’ll have to go through the Giants.

Quarterback Matt Ryan is having a great year so far, but that Giants defense is more than capable of ending that abruptly.

It’s a side of the ball that has caused problems for even rookie sensation Dak Prescott — beating the former Mississippi State player twice already.

While the game is in Atlanta, the Giants are no stranger to playing in unfavorable conditions.

Eli Manning is a different player in the playoffs, and that has to be respected, even now.

As bold as this sounds, I see the Giants walking all over the Falcons and landing a conference title game date with the Lions.

Prediction:

44. 38. 31. Final. 21

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