The contact with a kicker stuff is about as silly as the QB protection sometimes. When its accidental and not serious it really shouldn't be a penalty but a rule is a rule.
Probably because Flacco is fantastic in the post season and have beaten the Patriots several times and almost every time in the post season. I certainly understand why people pick them and I won't be to surprised if they win. That being said I think its the Patriots. They are the best AFC team...