New England at Denver- Another round in the decade long battle between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Brady has most of his receiving corps intact and a running game that is still racking up yards against the Colts. Manning has his experience and guile, and a pretty good offensive line. Barring an epic failure by either quarterback, the game comes down to who has the better running game on Sunday. If the Bronco defense can contain the Patriot ground game, and the Patriot defense keeps the good Bronco ground game a potential, the offense that runs for the tough yards and sets up play action wins. Sounds pretty simple for a game generating hype, but simple things are always the best.
San Francisco at Seattle- Seattle is going to the Super Bowl. I said this in early December, but they will have to play better than they did last Saturday against New Orleans. Seahawk defense will hold the keys to the reward (?) of playing in New York in February. The ability to defend the read option is the key to victory. One big play triggered by a quarterback's legs could be the difference between victory and defeat. Marshawn Lynch should run well, something the 49ers will rely on Frank Gore to move the ball. Time of possession is key: he who keeps the ball, keeps the other's big plays off the field. Big plays will win this game.
I'm looking forward to a great day of football. It will be fun to see how this one plays out.
So...am I off base?
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