Historical Review of Championship Sunday

Thought I would shed some knowledge of the last time all 4 teams were in the conference championship. All of these organizations have advanced to and won the Super Bowl in their history. Lets look at the last time these teams were in their respective conference championship games:

Baltimore Ravens

• Last time they were in the AFC Title game: Loss against the Steelers in '08
• Last time they won the AFC title game: 2000 game at Oakland.
• The last two time the  Ravens made it to this game, they won one and lost one. Ravens have a good chance at winning this weekend, considering that they have beating the Patriots in Foxboro in a playoff game two years ago. Three years ago against the Steelers, it was a tough game for the Ravens, who lost 23-14. This was Joey Flacco rookie season. Well now Flacco may be the key for the Ravens advancing the Super Bowl.

New England Patriots

• Last time they were in the AFC Title Game: Win at home against the Chargers in '07
• Last time they were defeated in an AFC Title Game: Lost in a classic game in Indianapolis in '06
• It's been 4 years since the Patriots last made it to the AFC Title game. Including this game, Pats in the 2000's have made it to 6 AFC title games (4-1 in those games). Patriots have a great home record in the playoffs historically, however one of those loses they have came at the hands of the Ravens. This could be a dangerous game for the Pats if their defense does not improve.

New York Giants

• Last time they were in the NFC Title Game: Win at Lambeau in '07 NFC title game
• Last time they were defeated in an NFC Title Game: NEVER! 4-0 all-time in NFC title games
• Well history may serve the Giants a win. Giants have never lost in this round. Wins against the Redskins, 49ers, Vikings and Packers the Giants are looking at getting the 49ers for a second time in team history and at Candlestick Park, like their first win against the 49ers in '90 NFC title game.

San Francisco 49ers

• Last time they were in the NFC Title Game: Loss in '97 NFC title game against Favre and Packers.
• Last time they won in the NFC Title Game: Win against the Cowboys in '94 NFC Title game
• Well this weekend's game could be an exact look as the 1997 game, rain rain and more rain. That game against the Packers was a messy afternoon for 49ers fans and they do not want to repeat that same outcome. Alex Smith and the offense should have some advantage in this game with the winds and the sloppy track.