So i wanted to write this whole huge write-up, but didn't want to sound all long winded. lol
This game has all the makings of a possible Blow-out ... You read all these media stories, look at the headlines ( aka, Oldman vs. Superman ) Peyton's last game ( probably )
people want him to go out on a bang ! aka Win, as it would make a nice story.
But you really can't look at it that way.....
I look at it as a Match up of 2 Great Defenses .... a Future HOF vs, a Young Stud ... maybe his future will wind up in the HOF himself ? But right now Manning is the sure fire HOF'er
and even though he is no where near what he was in his Prime, he is still the Top QB that can run a team, manage a offense . I think he knows that he isn't the Peyton from the past...
But I do think he can do the little things.
On the other side of the ball you have Cam Newton .. probably the best QB that can use the Run Option. Big difference when he stands behind center, and when he is in the Shotgun.
and the Broncos will use a "Spy" in Miller and Ware.
I think this will work 50-60% of the time, but we all know that Cam will get his.
There are a lot of good match-ups with these two teams and all eyes will be with Norman vs. Thomas ...
Those that remember when Denver got their balls handed to them against the Seahawks a couple of years back, might remember that the Only bright spot for Denver wads Thomas vs. the #1 secondary. Thomas actually had 118 yards that day on 13 Rec.
Instead of going through each match-up, as I would love to do.... Here's the bottom line.
The team to get the most Turnovers wins the game. It won't be Manning's Arm to Win for Denver, it will be the Defense !
It won't be Cam's Arm either, it will be his legs...
Both Teams have Great Defenses , Broncos has a better one.
Think everyone would agree with this ... it's not a secret.
I'm going with experience Here Today .... Going with a few Guys that have been here before. Going with a Guy that can manage the team, keep the other team a little off balanced.
AND don't be Shocked if you see a couple of Trick Plays on the Denver side.... Aka Osweiler used at some point, somewhere..
Denver + 5.5 ( also got them +6 earlier in the week )
BOL ! to ALL
