As the NFL season reaches its midpoint, former Super Bowl champion AJ Hawk has offered his early prediction for the championship matchup.
During a recent appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show”, the former linebacker tabbed the Buffalo Bills and his former team, the Green Bay Packers, as the two squads most likely to compete for the title next February.
The Buffalo Bills have emerged as a dominant force this season with an impressive 7-1 start, “according to Yahoo Sports.”
Although the team suffered a narrow loss to the New England Patriots earlier this month, they have since rebounded with four consecutive victories.
Hawk acknowledged his long-standing support for the Buffalo franchise while explaining his decision to choose the Packers as their opponent.
Regarding the selection process, “Hawk stated during the broadcast” that he decided to yield to peer pressure when making his final assessment.
He noted that while the Packers are beginning to find their rhythm, the situation remains fluid throughout the remainder of the schedule.
Hawk spent eight seasons with the Green Bay organization from 2006 to 2014 and secured a Super Bowl title with the club in 2011.
Despite currently sitting at the bottom of the NFC North standings, the Packers have shown signs of life with recent wins over the Patriots and the Panthers.
The two teams identified by the analyst are scheduled to face off against one another on December 14 in Green Bay.
As the league moves through Week 10, several other favorites are also vying for a spot in the championship game, which is set to take place at SoFi Stadium.
Fans and analysts alike continue to monitor these developments as the playoff race intensifies across the conference landscape.