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5 Bold Predictions For New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos In AFC Championship Game

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A familiar showdown is coming for the AFC Championship Game, as Tom Brady and the New England Patriots will travel to take on Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. Here are five bold predictions for next Sunday’s game.

5. Both Quarterbacks Will Have a Rushing Touchdown

Both Quarterbacks Will Have a Rushing Touchdown Jim Rogash Getty Images
Brady and Manning are not pictures of athleticism, especially at their advancing ages, but both Hall of Famers will have a rushing touchdown next Sunday.

Brady and Manning are not pictures of athleticism, especially at their advancing ages, but both Hall of Famers will have a rushing touchdown next Sunday.

4. Emmanuel Sanders Will Have More Catches Than Julian Edelman

Emmanuel Sanders Will Have More Catches Than Julian Edelman Joe Robbins Getty Images
Tom Brady got Edelman back for the Divisional Round with good results. Sanders is just as important a target for Peyton Manning, and viewers can expect him to produce big.

Tom Brady got Edelman back for the Divisional Round with good results. Sanders is just as important a target for Peyton Manning, and viewers can expect him to produce big.

3. Peyton Manning Will Have More Passing Yards Than Tom Brady

Peyton Manning Will Have More Passing Yards Than Tom Brady Sean M. Haffey Getty Images
In order to negate Denver's pass rush, Brady is sure to be getting the ball out quickly with plenty of short throws. Manning obviously has his limitations, but you can expect his receivers to rack up yards after the catch to boost his yardage total.

In order to negate Denver's pass rush, Brady is sure to be getting the ball out quickly with plenty of short throws. Manning obviously has his limitations, but you can expect his receivers to rack up yards after the catch to boost his yardage total.

2. Steven Jackson Will Score a Touchdown

Steven Jackson Will Score a Touchdown Mike Ehrmann Getty Images
Jackson has not had much of a role since signing with New England late in the regular season, with just 27 carries and two catches in three games. But he could be a prominent part of the team's red zone offense against the Broncos, and Jackson will get a moment in the proverbial playoff sun.

Jackson has not had much of a role since signing with New England late in the regular season, with just 27 carries and two catches in three games. But he could be a prominent part of the team's red zone offense against the Broncos, and Jackson will get a moment in the proverbial playoff sun.

1. Rob Gronkowski Will Have Fewer Than Five Receptions

Rob Gronkowski Will Have Fewer Than Five Receptions Maddie Meyer Getty Images
Containing Gronkowski is obviously a top priority for any defense facing the Patriots, and the Broncos will be no different. Expect the league's best defense to mostly succeed in doing so, even if Gronk gets loose for a big catch and run or two.

Containing Gronkowski is obviously a top priority for any defense facing the Patriots, and the Broncos will be no different. Expect the league's best defense to mostly succeed in doing so, even if Gronk gets loose for a big catch and run or two.

Brad Berreman is a writer for RantSports. Follow him on Twitter and like him on Facebook.
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