Last week I went 3-1 with my picks for an overall record of 7-1 so far this playoffs. Let’s see if I can keep the hot streak going.

AFC Championship Game: New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos: Sunday at 2:05 pm on CBS

The last times these two teams met in the playoffs was in the AFC Championship Game two years ago. The Broncos won that game 26-16. In this years matchup, the Patriots come into the game looking like the better of the two teams, even though they lost to the Broncos earlier this year. All of their best players are healthy now and they looked impressive in their 27-20 win over the Chiefs last weekend while the Broncos struggled to get past the Steelers. If the Broncos are going to win on Sunday, they’re going to have to rely on their running game. Peyton Manning is having the worst statistical season of his career and struggles to throw the ball even 15 yards now. Their defense also has to step up and create a few turnovers in order to win.

My prediction: The Patriots have struggled to win in Denver in years past. I believe the Broncos defense makes a few turnovers to give their offense good scoring chances. I got the Broncos winning a nail bitter, 21-20.

NFL Championship Game: Arizona Cardinals vs. Carolina Panthers: Sunday at 5:40 pm on FOX

After a nail biting overtime victory against the Packers last week, the Cardinals will travel to snowy Carolina this weekend. The weather might affect a struggling Cardinals running game, who only ran for 45 yards in last weeks game. The Panthers went up big in the first half of last weeks game, only to almost blow it all during the second half. They will be without one of their top defenders, Jared Allen, but have plenty of other playmakers on defense to get the job done.

My prediction: I think the Panthers defense will be too much for Carson Palmer, who played last week with an injured finger. I got the Panthers winning, 27-20.

These are the matchups I was hoping would happen this weekend. These are the four best teams in the NFL and it should be fun watching them all play against each other for a spot in the Super Bowl.