Champions Tour pros offer NFL predictions

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With the weekend approaching, that can only mean two things -- golf and football. Five Champions Tour players give their picks on who will dominate on the gridiron this week.

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Dana Quigley is pulling for his New England Patriots.

John Cook: "I've always been a San Diego Chargers fan and I think they'll shock the world and beat New England this weekend. I'd like to see Brett Favre go back to the Super Bowl again so I think the Green Bay Packers will win the NFC."

Jerry Pate: "It's a slam dunk. New England's going to be playing the Green Bay Packers."

Jim Thorpe: "New England is in for sure. Their offensive line gives Tom Brady so much time to complete passes. I think they'll play Green Bay. Green Bay is playing well right now."

Peter Jacobsen: "Conventional wisdom goes with New England. The thing that impresses me is their offensive line. Tom Brady gets great protection and their offensive line probably doesn't get enough credit. It's also hard not to pull for Brett Favre. If the Packers get into the Super Bowl and then win, it would be a magical story. Of course, New England trying to go undefeated is pretty special too. New England is the clear favorite but it's hard to go against the Packers."

Dana Quigley: "Obviously, I think New England will be in the game. You can't bet against them. They've got too many weapons for San Diego. They'll play the New York Giants. The Giants are a big-time organization and they'll be a Manning in the Super Bowl. It's not the right one, but a Manning nonetheless. "