By: Jack
Machulski
Record: 1-0
Last Week: 1-0
Last Week: 1-0
How the Seahawks will win: The formula for the Seahawks success so far
has been: Forcing turnovers + limiting turnovers + Marshawn Lynch=
Victory. This was evident in last week’s
win over the 49ers where the Hawks forced a turnover on the Niners last 3
possessions and Lynch ran for 109 yards including a 40 yard TD. However, the Denver Broncos are a totally
different animal and this formula will probably not be enough for the Seahawks
to win. The main thing they have to do
is stop the leagues most talented receiving corps and best quarterback in
Peyton Manning. Luckily, they are well
equipped to do this, at least on paper.
Sherman will probably be on Demaryius Thomas the entire game, which should
make him a non-factor, the Hawks will also probably blanket Julian Thomas with
either Killa Kam Chancellor, a linebacker, or potentially both. The matchups I would worry about if I were the
Seahawks are Byron Maxwell on Eric Decker and Perrish Cox on Wes Welker. Although both of them are solid corners,
Decker and Welker are extremely talented for #2 and #3 receivers. Maxwell proved himself last week by playing
pretty well against Anquan Boldin but Cox covering Welker is still a huge
question mark. I don’t think Knowshon
Moreno should be much of a worry for the Hawks because remember Knowshon Sucks, but seriously Knowshon may pile
up some yards but he still shouldn’t be a concern for the Hawks.
The biggest concern for the
Hawks and the biggest “X-factor” in this game will be the play of Russell
Wilson. He has basically been horrendous
over the last 2 months but his team always found a way to win against the
Broncos however, this will not be enough. Wilson has to play a good game from
start to finish and he has to throw for more than just 160 yards which has been
his postseason average. If you are going
against Manning, 160 yards just won’t cut it.
Another huge X-factor for Seattle is Wide Receiver Percy Harvin. Although he has only played 39 snaps this
year he is still one of the most talented wide receivers in the league who has
the capability to change a game with one play.
Having only played 39 snaps, Harvin is a complete wildcard, the Broncos
have no idea how the Hawks will use him so if he can stay on the field he could
end up being a huge lift to the Seahawks offense. I’m not going to spend too much time talking
about how Marshawn Lynch needs to have a huge game because that is obvious,
Lynch is the biggest key to their success, and he absolutely needs more than
100 yards rushing if they want to win this game.
Why Denver Will win: The case for the Broncos winning could really
just be two words: Peyton Manning, but football is a team sports so let’s look at
why the Broncos are going to be the winners of Superbowl 48.
Although Peyton Manning isn’t
the only reason they will win, it is certainly the biggest one. He is having the single greatest season ever
by a quarterback, and the one thing he needs is a Super Bowl trophy to cap off
the perfect season. The biggest factor
contributing to his success is that he has Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker, Wes
Welker, and Julius Thomas giving opposing secondaries nightmares. Although the Seahawks have the best secondary
in the league, throwing 3 amazing receivers and a great tight end at them may
be too much to handle. If Seattle starts
to really play the pass, Knowshon Moreno should be able to take advantage of
all the attention being put on Manning and potentially make some plays.
On defense the real key is to
stop Marshawn Lynch, two weeks ago, they stopped Legarette Blount and Steven
Ridley which basically ruined the Patriots offense and led to the dominant
win. If they can make Russell Wilson
beat them with the pass, I think they run away with this one.
Final Verdict: I think the Broncos are going to take this
one. Manning and his receivers will be
too much for the Seattle secondary to handle and Wilson won’t be able to make
up for it on the offensive side.
Score
Prediction: Denver 31 Seattle 21
Bold
Prediction: Russell Wilson 3 INT’s
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