Super Bowl XLIII is upon us and it is time to make our picks for the game.
Arizona Cardinals (12-7) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (14-4)
Jay: Offense wins games. Defense wins championships, and that's why the Steelers will win. The Steelers' D takes pride in what they do, and they've got the biggest audience possible to prove it to. They will, no worries.
My key Matchup: Arizona's O-Line vs. one of the best defensive front 7s in history. I'll be interested to see how many times Kurt Warner gets a glimpse of the Tampa sky. Look for alot of quick hitting routes by the Cards to start the passing game off. You know Pittsburgh will bring the heat.
Matt: Steelers -- The how is simple: This is a big game for all NFL players, and more people on the Steelers know how to handle this game I think. The Steelers defense can handle this Cards offense enough to keep it a slug fest, which--Oh yea the Cardinal's defense isn't up for a slugfest. They're the team that let Philly score 3 straight TD's in a fricken quarter. The Cards will score only when the Steelers defense gives up a huge play, otherwise I don't see them driving well on a Defense who knows how weak their run game is.
Casey: I've picked against the Cardinals three times, and been wrong three times. However, I think I'm going to have to pick against them again. I think the Steelers simply have too much to throw at Arizona defensively and are a well coached team with loads of talent. That being said, I think the Cardinals have more of a chance than anyone is willing to give them. I'm gonna have to go Steelers 27 Cardinals 21. Maybe the Cardinals will prove me (and a lot of others wrong) a fourth time though to capture the first Championship in 61 years.
Key Matchups: Fitzgerald vs Steelers secondary, Cards' O-Line vs Steelers front 7, Tomlin vs Wisenhunt, Roethlisberger vs Car(dinal)s
Matt: Steelers -- The how is simple: This is a big game for all NFL players, and more people on the Steelers know how to handle this game I think. The Steelers defense can handle this Cards offense enough to keep it a slug fest, which--Oh yea the Cardinal's defense isn't up for a slugfest. They're the team that let Philly score 3 straight TD's in a fricken quarter. The Cards will score only when the Steelers defense gives up a huge play, otherwise I don't see them driving well on a Defense who knows how weak their run game is.
Casey: I've picked against the Cardinals three times, and been wrong three times. However, I think I'm going to have to pick against them again. I think the Steelers simply have too much to throw at Arizona defensively and are a well coached team with loads of talent. That being said, I think the Cardinals have more of a chance than anyone is willing to give them. I'm gonna have to go Steelers 27 Cardinals 21. Maybe the Cardinals will prove me (and a lot of others wrong) a fourth time though to capture the first Championship in 61 years.
Key Matchups: Fitzgerald vs Steelers secondary, Cards' O-Line vs Steelers front 7, Tomlin vs Wisenhunt, Roethlisberger vs Car(dinal)s
I called a 3 point win for the Steelers before the game, so I'm pretty happy with the money I won :D
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