Predicting Who Will Win the NFL Championship Games

From Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, the Complex Sports team is predicting who wins each NFL championship game.

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Jan 17, 2020
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Oct 1, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Oct 1, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Championship Sunday is here. The NFL season is down to four teams, who are vying for two spots in the Super Bowl. We have the Tennessee Titans heading to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs and Aaron Rogers and the Packers heading to San Francisco to battle the 49ers. The Chiefs and 49ers are both favored by a TD in the games, but as we've seen this postseason, anything can happen.

Just look at the Titans and the complete domination of the Patriots and Ravens on the road. Is the Titans run about to end at the hands of Mahomes and the Chiefs, who fell behind 21-0 against the Texans before absoutely blowing them out. On the NFC side, the 49ers continue to showcase their dominant defense, but the Packers look like a worthy opponent and it's never smart to count out Aaron Rodgers. 

With NFL season winding down, we're here to make our picks, both ATS and straight up, for a championship weekend that many expect to fully live up to the hype. 

Tennessee Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs (-7)

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Chopz - 

ATS: After the Chiefs and Texans game, I’m going with Patrick Mahomes and company to cover the seven points. 

Straight Up: Chiefs take this and finally return to the Super Bowl. 

Adam - 

ATS: I’ve taken road dogs time and time again this season so I’m not going to stop now that it’s Championship Weekend. Tennessee was 4-2 as road dog ATS this year, second best in the NFL behind the 49ers. And in those six games, Tennessee covered by an average of 11.5 points. Give me the Titans. 

Straight Up: While it would be insane if the Titans pulled off another upset, the magic ends in Arrowhead. 

Angel - 

ATS: Kansas City covers and the Titans turn into the pumpkin they truly are!

Straight Up: Chiefs. 

Zion - 

Straight Up: Chiefs. 

Green Bay Packers vs. San Francisco 49ers

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Chopz - 

ATS: I think this will be a super close game, and much closer than the seven. Packers here. 

Straight Up: I’m honestly conflicted here. It’s not easy to beat Aaron Rodgers, let alone twice in one season, but I think the 49ers are the better team. 49ers vs. Chiefs Super Bowl, it is. 

Adam - 

ATS: You know who I’m taking. Road. Dog. 

Straight Up: Beating a team twice in one season is tough. We all know Green Bay got embarrassed earlier this year. If you think that’s happening again then you’re a lunatic. I’m picturing a close game that Aaron Rodgers somehow steals late—that is if Jimmy G. doesn’t make a massive mistake that seals it mid-way through the fourth for the Packers. 

Angel - 

ATS: I’m going to take the Packers +7 here. Aaron and the Packers are gonna go down swinging. 

Straight Up: The Niners are just better.

Zion - 

Straight Up: Never doubt Aaron Rodgers. 

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