For what it's worth, I am picking the Colts to win Super Bowl XLIV, 38-24. I am not going to bet against Peyton Manning in a game like this. Yes, he has lost big playoff games before, but the way he is playing this season I don't see how he is not at his very best tonight.
It will be an offensive battle, but I think if the Colts defensive line can pressure Drew Brees, he may make a mistake and if the Colts can get a couple turnovers in their territory and capitalize with points, that may be the difference in the game.
On the other side of my argument, don't forget the Saints passing defense is not as bad as its ranking (26th in the NFL, 235 yards per game). Most of the yards came against teams playing from behind and passing a lot. That secondary (Sharper, Harper, Greer, Porter) are ballhawks and if Manning has to force a throw or two, the Saints secondary could make him pay.
One other reasons for picking the Colts: Reggie Wayne,, Pierre Garcon and Dallas Clark. No disrespect to Marques Colston, Devery Henderson and Jermey Shockey, but thee Colts receivers are at the top of the league and one of those three guys is going to have a monster game. That's the problem: they are all capable. I'd lean towards Dallas Clark, who could have one of his 10 catch, 120 yard, 2 TD games. He can tear up the middle of the field as the Saints linebackers are weak.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
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So much for that
ReplyDeleteNIce pick Rob. On my website, I had the Saints by 14. (JK)
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