MVP: Aaron Rodgers
X-Factor: Charles Woodson
Key Matchup: BJ Raji vs. Doug Legursky
X-Factor: Charles Woodson
Key Matchup: BJ Raji vs. Doug Legursky
Packers 27 - Steelers 23
I am going with the Packers to defeat the Steelers in the Superbowl by a score of 27-23. Many analysts have stated throughout the year that the offensive style of the Packers fits perfectly for a dome stadium, and of course the Superbowl will be played in Dallas in a dome. The Packers have put up some dominant perfomances this year inside domes including a 31-3 victory over Minnesota and their 48-21 victory over Atlanta in the Divisional Round. Aaron Rodgers will be the Superbowl MVP and I predict he tosses 2 TDs and runs for 1 more. Another big matchup will be BJ Raji against Pittsburghs Center Doug Legursky, who replaces pro bowl rookie Maurkice Pouncey. Raji has proven to be a dominant interior force on the defensive line and should give Legursky and Ben Roethlisberger quite the headache. Finally the X-Factor has to go to Charles Woodson, if he can bottle up Hines Ward and get to Roethlisberger on some blitzes he is sure to slow down the Steelers offense.
I am going with the Packers to defeat the Steelers in the Superbowl by a score of 27-23. Many analysts have stated throughout the year that the offensive style of the Packers fits perfectly for a dome stadium, and of course the Superbowl will be played in Dallas in a dome. The Packers have put up some dominant perfomances this year inside domes including a 31-3 victory over Minnesota and their 48-21 victory over Atlanta in the Divisional Round. Aaron Rodgers will be the Superbowl MVP and I predict he tosses 2 TDs and runs for 1 more. Another big matchup will be BJ Raji against Pittsburghs Center Doug Legursky, who replaces pro bowl rookie Maurkice Pouncey. Raji has proven to be a dominant interior force on the defensive line and should give Legursky and Ben Roethlisberger quite the headache. Finally the X-Factor has to go to Charles Woodson, if he can bottle up Hines Ward and get to Roethlisberger on some blitzes he is sure to slow down the Steelers offense.
---ROSAY
MVP- Aaron Rodgers...obv
X-Factor- BJ Raji
Key Matchup- James Harrison vs. Chad Clifton
Key Matchup- James Harrison vs. Chad Clifton
Score- 24-20 GREEN BAY FOOTBALL PACKERS!
Two teams rich in football history face off this year in what promises to be a close exciting game. BJ "The Freezer" Raji against a center making his first career start is the x-factor. If he makes life hell for Ben Rapelisberger and the Pittsburgh running game, it opens things up for the outside rushers like Clay Matthews and the blitzing packages of defensive mastermind, Dom Capers. Much of the Packers offensive success is directly connected with keeping Aaron "The People's Champ" Rodgers upright. If Chad Clifton, with the help of the occasional TE and RB, can keep the scariest man in the NFL, James Harrison, off of A-Rod, it will lead to less big plays out of the Steelers secondary and more big plays for the Packers dynamic quartet of receivers. When the cheeseheads and the terrible towels are settled, the scoreboard will read 24-20 in favor of the Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers will put to rest any questions regarding Brett Favre once and for all.
Two teams rich in football history face off this year in what promises to be a close exciting game. BJ "The Freezer" Raji against a center making his first career start is the x-factor. If he makes life hell for Ben Rapelisberger and the Pittsburgh running game, it opens things up for the outside rushers like Clay Matthews and the blitzing packages of defensive mastermind, Dom Capers. Much of the Packers offensive success is directly connected with keeping Aaron "The People's Champ" Rodgers upright. If Chad Clifton, with the help of the occasional TE and RB, can keep the scariest man in the NFL, James Harrison, off of A-Rod, it will lead to less big plays out of the Steelers secondary and more big plays for the Packers dynamic quartet of receivers. When the cheeseheads and the terrible towels are settled, the scoreboard will read 24-20 in favor of the Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers will put to rest any questions regarding Brett Favre once and for all.
---BIG BASIC
MVP-Aaron Rodgers
X-Factor-Aaron Rodgers
Key Matchup- Troy Polamalu vs. Aaron Rodgers
24-17 GB Packers
The Green Bay football Packers will be relying on the leadership of their QB Aaron Rodgers. In his first Super Bowl appearance, nobody will be more eager and more motivated to get the W than Aaron Rodgers, making him my X-factor. If he can continue to display his leadership and enthusiasm as he has all season long and throughout the playoffs, he will no doubt lead his team to their first Super Bowl victory since Brett Favre "had fun" in Super Bowl 32. The key match up will be Polamalu, defensive player of the year, and Aaron Rodgers. It is important that Aaron knows where number 43 is on the field at all times. If things work out the way I hope, I see the Packers taking this one 24-17 with a late TD to seal the deal.
---COOKIE MONSTER
Key Matchup- Clay Matthews vs. Steelers Offensive Line
X-Factor- Mike Wallace
MVP- Ben "Rapelisberger" Roethlisberger
Steelers 24 - Packers 20
Two storied franchises do battle in what is sure to be a very entertaining Super Bowl in beautiful Cowboys stadium in downtown Arlington, TX. I see this game going back and forth and coming down to the wire. The Packers offense has been tremendous throughout the playoffs, but it will be interesting to see how the potent Packers passing attack will fare against the Steel Curtain that is Pittsburgh's defense. The Packers have been running the ball well of late, but I see that changing against the best linebacking corps in the NFL. The Packers will be forced to be a one dimensional team and Troy Polamalu is going to make at least one game changing play. On the other side, look for workhorse back Rashard Mendenhall to win the Steelers the time of possession battle and wear down the Green Bay defense with 25+ carries. Clay Matthews, who just missed out on NFL Defensive POY, is a concern for the Steelers offensive line due to his unpredictable path toward the quarterback on blitzes and his unstoppable motor. While Matthews might close on the quarterback better than any player in the league, Roethlisberger is at his best under duress. Look for Big Ben to extend plays with his feet just long enough for speedster Mike Wallace to beat the talented Green Bay secondary for at least one big play this Sunday. Should be one for the ages, but the Steelers experience wins out late in the game.
---BLACK MAMBA
MVP-Aaron Rodgers
X-factors- Charles Woodson, James Starks, Mike Wallace, Lamar Woodley, Brett KEisel's Beard
Key Matchup-Packers Dline vs Steelers Oline
X-factors- Charles Woodson, James Starks, Mike Wallace, Lamar Woodley, Brett KEisel's Beard
Key Matchup-Packers Dline vs Steelers Oline
30- 24 Packers
The packers haven't lost by more then 4 pts and have won 3 straight road playoff games, but the Steelers defense is the best they are facing all year. Aaron Rodgers outshines Ben "herover" Roethlisberger. Packers d-line takes advantage of a beat up Steelers o-line.
----FEAR THE BEARD
X-Factor- Steelers Deep Passing Threats
Key Matchup- Packers Run Game vs. Steelers Defense
MVP- Mike Wallace
24-21 Steelers
This is going to be a great Superbowl that is very evenlymatch. Ultimately I think the Steelers are going to shut down the Packers running game, which has been very successful this postseason. The Steelers have 3 great deep threats in Wallace, Sanders, and Brown that will present problems for the Packers defense. By stopping the Packers run game it'll force Aaron Rodgers to air the ball out a lot and while he is great and will probably combine for 3 TDs, I think the Steelers will prevail in the end.
----PARTY PUMP
X-Factor- Jimmy Football Starks
MVP- The Claymaker!
Key Matchup- Pitt O-line vs GB D-line
GB 31 - Pitt 24
Aaron Rodgers finally steps out of Favre's shadow and can stop mimicking wearing a belt because he'll have the real thing! PING!!!!
----Smoove
X-Factor- James Starks
Key Matchup- Rashard Mendenhall vs The Packers front 7
MVP- A-Rod
30-27 Packers
Starks is the KEY to the game because if he can make Mr. Hair play towards the box, he can't ball hawk all game. Mendenhall vs. the front 7 is important because if the Packers hold him to 65-80 yards and allow under 4 yards/carry , it should be good news for the Cheeseheads! Side Note: If you don't know who Tramon Williams is (#38) you will Sunday Night!
---Noodleman
Packers 27 - Steelers 20
Key Matchup - Rashard Mendenhall vs. Packers D-line
X-Factors- Greg Jennings, B.J. Raji, Clay Mathews, Troy Polamalu
MVP- Aaron Rodgers
Key Matchup - Rashard Mendenhall vs. Packers D-line
X-Factors- Greg Jennings, B.J. Raji, Clay Mathews, Troy Polamalu
MVP- Aaron Rodgers
Look for Green Bay to come out firing with a high-powered offensive aerial attack. If A-Rod and Jennings can get on the same page early, its bad news for the black and yellow. Pittsburgh will however look to slow the pace of the game with a solid rushing performance out of Rashard Mendenhall. The Steelers keys to victory will include winning the time of possession battle by keeping the chains moving on offense and keeping their defense off the field, fresh and healthy. If the Green Bay Packers can take an early lead the Steelers will find themselves in a deep hole. Trying to catch up on a team of this caliber will not be easy when players like B.J. Raji and Clay Mathews are always lurking.
---Rooster
X-Factor- B.J. Raji
Key Matchup- B.J. Raji vs the beat up Steelers O-Line
Packers 14-13
MVP- Jordy Nelson ( I'm a dark horse kind of guy)
I predict a low scoring battle of two best defenses in football. The three reigning defensive players of the year and the top three in votes this year putting it all on the line (James Harrison, Charles Woodson, Troy Polamalu, and Clay Mathews). As mentioned in my key matchup, I think for the Pack to be successful, B.J. Raji needs to exploit the Stealers offensive line leaving Big Ben vulnerable to the Green and Yellow beat down inflicted by Clay Mathews and the other hard-hitting Packer linebackers. While I predict Green Bay to win, Pittsburgh didn't make it this far by being soft. There is no doubt that they are a great team and I would not be surprised at all if they pulled off the victory, but I feel that the Aaron Rodgers led Green Bay offense is way more potent than the Stealers. By the end of this game, if they aren't saying it now, Packers fans will be saying "Brett who?".
--THEE Nature Boy
---Rooster
X-Factor- B.J. Raji
Key Matchup- B.J. Raji vs the beat up Steelers O-Line
Packers 14-13
MVP- Jordy Nelson ( I'm a dark horse kind of guy)
I predict a low scoring battle of two best defenses in football. The three reigning defensive players of the year and the top three in votes this year putting it all on the line (James Harrison, Charles Woodson, Troy Polamalu, and Clay Mathews). As mentioned in my key matchup, I think for the Pack to be successful, B.J. Raji needs to exploit the Stealers offensive line leaving Big Ben vulnerable to the Green and Yellow beat down inflicted by Clay Mathews and the other hard-hitting Packer linebackers. While I predict Green Bay to win, Pittsburgh didn't make it this far by being soft. There is no doubt that they are a great team and I would not be surprised at all if they pulled off the victory, but I feel that the Aaron Rodgers led Green Bay offense is way more potent than the Stealers. By the end of this game, if they aren't saying it now, Packers fans will be saying "Brett who?".
--THEE Nature Boy
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