Indianapolis Colts vs Chicago Bears 
On first glance, this is a matchup between a near-legendary offense and a great defense. But things are often not as they seem.
The Colts offense is great. Peyton Manning and his array of pass catchers will ensure that the Colts put points on the board. Rookie running back Joseph Addai has always come up with the necessary yardage when his team needed it the most.
Many people believe that the Bears defense will people to shut down Manning. But the Bears defense is a timely bunch, not a dominating one. The must create turnovers and they very well may, Manning has struggled this postseason, but it still may not be enough.
On the other side of the ball, the Bears have been able to run the ball. Rex Grossman is always good for a long pass when needed as well. I don't believe that he'll have one of his miserable games today. He is an adequate quarterback, who may have had 4 of the worst games in the history of the NFL. I expect a decent game from Grossman. He may make the crucial mistake, like Vince Ferragamu in Super Bowl XIV, but he won't complete more passes to the other team than his own.
The Colts defense couldn't stop the run during the regular season. Bob Sanders didn't play much of that time, but he's been back for the playoffs. In addition to being such a great player, Sanders allows the rest of the Colts defense to focus or their individual strengths. If Nick Harper can't go, that's a big loss for the Colts, but with Bob Sanders, the Colts should be fine.
Both teams have great special teams. Chicago kicker Robbie Gould has been big all year. Everyone knows of the heroic exploits of Adam Vinatieri on the Colts side. I don't believe that the Bears ace rookie returner Devin Hester will have much of an impact.
The Colts will win 31-21 with Peyton Manning winning the MVP award. He won't have one of the greatest games of all time, but it will be good enough. Between Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, and Dallas Clark, the receiver that will come up big depends on which one the Bears want to shut down. It's really a know win situation for them.
The Colts offense is great. Peyton Manning and his array of pass catchers will ensure that the Colts put points on the board. Rookie running back Joseph Addai has always come up with the necessary yardage when his team needed it the most.
Many people believe that the Bears defense will people to shut down Manning. But the Bears defense is a timely bunch, not a dominating one. The must create turnovers and they very well may, Manning has struggled this postseason, but it still may not be enough.
On the other side of the ball, the Bears have been able to run the ball. Rex Grossman is always good for a long pass when needed as well. I don't believe that he'll have one of his miserable games today. He is an adequate quarterback, who may have had 4 of the worst games in the history of the NFL. I expect a decent game from Grossman. He may make the crucial mistake, like Vince Ferragamu in Super Bowl XIV, but he won't complete more passes to the other team than his own.
The Colts defense couldn't stop the run during the regular season. Bob Sanders didn't play much of that time, but he's been back for the playoffs. In addition to being such a great player, Sanders allows the rest of the Colts defense to focus or their individual strengths. If Nick Harper can't go, that's a big loss for the Colts, but with Bob Sanders, the Colts should be fine.
Both teams have great special teams. Chicago kicker Robbie Gould has been big all year. Everyone knows of the heroic exploits of Adam Vinatieri on the Colts side. I don't believe that the Bears ace rookie returner Devin Hester will have much of an impact.
The Colts will win 31-21 with Peyton Manning winning the MVP award. He won't have one of the greatest games of all time, but it will be good enough. Between Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne, and Dallas Clark, the receiver that will come up big depends on which one the Bears want to shut down. It's really a know win situation for them.
Wrapping things up, yes I hate the halftime show and all of the pomp that goes with the Super Bowl. I do like the commercials though. For some reason, I've been reading a lot that disparages announcer Phil Simms. I like him, I'm not sure what that's about. I even like Jim Nantz as an NFL announcer.
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