It is upon us, ladies and gentleman. One of the greatest American traditions that really actually does manage to bring everybody in the country together around a single event. Everybody can agree that the Super Bowl is today's definition of excellence in sports. And we know that this year's Super Bowl is going to be quite the show.
#1 Saints vs. #1 Colts.
How can you possibly pick a winner in a game like this? Both teams are so immensely talented that it seems like the scoring will never stop! So how do you choose a winner in this kind of a game? Well, I'll give it a try.
Offenses, we know that both offenses are pretty much unstoppable. Both offenses are incredibly deep and give opposing defenses troubles because how do you focus on just one person? Brees has 5 receivers that he will throw to all over the place, and a running back who might as well be a wide receiver. Manning is just Manning. He has 3 great receivers, and when he can't find one of them, probably the best receiving tight end in the game today. If there is an offensive advantage to be gained here, it goes to the Saints in that New Orleans has a better running game than the Colts do.
The other thing, in regards to the offense, is that both of these offenses have shown that whenever they are down in a game, and it doesn't ever seem to matter by how much, both of them are capable of coming back. So even if one team does seem to have control for a bit, there is no saying when the other team will suddenly turn it on and take control back.
Defenses are roughly comparable. Although the injury to Dwight Freeney may be the biggest thing leading up to this Super Bowl. He may still play, but the way things are described with him, he may have to play through a considerable amount of pain which could make him much less effective. Both defenses are pretty strong in the secondary, and are very opportunistic. Again, if there is a team who has a defensive advantage, I have to say that it is the Saints. Starting with the injury to Freeney, this makes the Colts front 4 less dangerous. Obviously, they aren't worthless with Mathis up there, but now the Saints can really focus more on Mathis. Secondly, the Colts run game. The Colts ranked dead last in the league in rush yards per game. Obviously, Peyton Manning pretty much makes up for this, but, it does make their team rather one dimensional. For all the talk about their amazing pass game, the Saints were 6th in the league for rushing yards per game.
Time for my pick. I must state, straight off, that the biggest winner of this game is going to be the fans. We are in for what could easily one of the best games ever played. The biggest surprise of this one would be if one team comes out and completely destroys the other. I can see either team winning this one. I'm a fan of both teams. Peyton Manning is a great player and professional. The same can be said for Drew Brees. The nation is pulling for the Saints, and many of the "experts" have picked the Colts. It's really hard for me to say one over the other, but every single time I play it over in my head, there is just something in this that makes me think that the Saints are going to win this one. So that's my pick. I'm taking the Saints.
Score:
Saints 38 - Indy 33
Let me know your picks, and enjoy what should be one hell of a game!
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