As predicted by the Dallas Technology Center on July 11, 2012, the championship game will be between the two powerhouse teams of Carolina and Washington.
Both teams were dominant in their divisions, regularly dispatching almost all opponents. The Redskins two losses were against NYG but one of those was computer coached by the Redskins. Carolina's single loss was against the only other dominant team in the league and only real competition to the Panthers, the San Diego Chargers. The regular season loss was avenged in the AFC Championship game. Either team would've been worthy contenders for this season's championship.
There aren't enough superlatives to describe the Redskins' and Panthers' squads. They both rank in the top 5 in most offensive and defensive categories. This is a not Super Bowl where either team overachieved in the playoffs and knocked out superior talent. These teams have the best talent and are well-coached.
The numbers keep spitting out the Panthers as two touchdown favorites but Washington had a tendency to do better than the point spread than Carolina. It's hard to believe a team led by Aaron Rodgers, a team average over 32 points a game is going to get beat by 14. However, the Panthers have arguably the best pass defense in the league.
Although the Redskins may make it a closer game than the spread, the DTC is still predicting the Carolina Panthers to be the 2012-2013 USAFL Champions.
Washington Redskins +14 vs Carolina Panthers
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