Super Bowl 48- My Take

I had said several weeks ago that I was drinking the Seahawks Kool-Aid.  If nothing else, I'm gonna stand by that point.

The match up of Seattle's defense against Peyton Manning has garnered a lot of focus.  It should.  It will be very entertaining to watch Manning vs. the Seattle Cornerbacks.  Seattle has a great defense, the kind that can carry a team to a Championship.

The team that run blocks better win the game.

Seattle needs it a little more than Denver.  One dimensional Russell Wilson will not beat a one dimensional Peyton Manning.  Marshawn Lynch will need to have a BeastMode game to allow Russell Wilson the opportunity to throw as neede and use his legs to create more opportunities.  Russell Wilson's legs may have to carry the Seahawks to a victory.

Denver needs the running game to make Seattle's secondary make a few tackles.  Splitting their focus will make Peyton Manning even more dangerous.  He has been masterful all season working defenses and mixing different receivers into the game.  It will be a necessity, even with a good running game.

The biggest sign that either team is in trouble?  Under four yards per carry.  Second and long makes the big plays end up in first downs, not points.

I still see Seattle winning.  The whole is greater than the parts.  Denver may just have one too many eggs in the same basket...and it's wearing #18.   However, that's not a bad basket to use...

So...am I off base?