NFL Playoffs- Super Bowl XL
Ok, now that the hype is nearly over, let's get down to business, one final time. When last we left, I had successfully predicted the winners of both Conference Championship Games. So far in the playoffs I am 6-4 picking straight up winners and also 6-4 vs. the spread. Let's see if I can add one more victory this season...
Seattle Seahawks vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (-4; o/u 47) @ Ford Field, Detroit, MI
Pittsburgh is the first #6 seed since the playoff field expanded in 1990 to win three road games to reach the Superbowl and only the second team ever to win three road playoff games to advance to the Superbowl. Don't underestimate them. This is Pittsburgh's sixth appearance in the Superbowl and first in ten years. Seattle is making its first ever Superbowl appearance.
Pittsburgh offense vs. Seattle defense: Pittsburgh's running game has been it's strength all season long, with RB's Willie Parker and hometown favorite Jerome Bettis. QB Ben Roethlisberger can throw accurately, but if he is forced to throw more than 25 times in the game, the Steelers will lose, because they will be playing from behind. Seattle has had one of the best, unheralded defenses in the league this year. Edge: Pittsburgh
Seattle offense vs. Pittsburgh Defense: Seattle's offense, led by league MVP RB Shaun Alexander and Pro Bowl QB Matt Hasselbeck has statistically been one of the best most well rounded offenses in the league this year. The Seahawks receivers are underrated because all of the focus is on stopping Alexander. Pittsburgh's defense is led by S Troy Palomalu and LB Joey Porter. They can be thrown on and beaten if tested often enough. Edge: Seattle
Bill Cowher vs. Mike Holmgren: Both coaches have coached in this game before, Cowher in XXX and Holmgren in XXXI & XXXII, with Holmgren winning XXXI. There is always pressure in these games and both coaching staffs handle it well. Edge: even
As always, teams who make the fewest mistakes usually wins. Even though the offenses for both teams seem to have an edge, I really don't see this as a high scoring game. Look for the game to be back and forth throughout with Pittsburgh winning it late in the 4th quarter.
My Prediction: Pittsburgh 23, Seattle 21
Actual Score: Pittsburgh 21, Seattle 10
4 Comments:
I'm with you on Pittsburgh!
I hope you are right!!!
Green close call in your prediction :) At least the Steelers won :)
Woo-hoo! Pittsburgh won :)
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