by Scott Kacsmar (IND-KC) and Rivers McCown (LAC-NE)
The main narrative of this week's AFC playoff games is a difficult draw for both of the home teams that earned first-round byes. The Chiefs get the hottest team in the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts, in a matchup of the top two teams in weighted DVOA. Meanwhile, the Patriots get a Chargers team that had superior stats and more wins during the regular season. Home-field advantage and that extra week of rest still have the Chiefs and Patriots as favorites in these games, but bettors are also considering the Patriots' mystique and the Chiefs' distinct lack of it.