Well, my season hit the wall last round with Arizona going down to a very impressive Panthers.
The Pats' O line problems finally bit them (and me!) on the proverbial. The Denver defense were just too tough and way, way too quick for the patchwork line and even though Tom aired it out 50+ times (that's when New England wins) it was all for naught as he got the snot beaten out of him.
Carolina has a much tougher O line (they've given up two sacks in the post season) and in any case, Newton brings such a potent mix of talent he should keep the chains moving. Cam has shown he can pass and run and, in any case, there are options on the ground if the heat comes on.
Similarly, the Panthers' defense is plenty salty, especially facing the peashooter arm of Peyton Manning. Manning is averaging 5.7 yards per completion at a 55% clip and the Carolina front seven are going to be all over him. On the ground, Denver are underwhelming, with two backs who are feast or famine and will have to navigate that Panther front. I suspect the run is Denver's best shot, but they'll not carry my money.
Favourites are horrible against the spread in the Super Bowl, but Peyton and the Broncos are used to blowing this game. I have to take Carolina.
Pick: Carolina Panthers -5.5
Pick: 1st TD Greg Olsen @ 11
Pick: Anytime TD Cam Newton @ 2.1
Pick: Super Bowl MVP Cam Newton @ 1.73
Pick: Cam Newton to perform Superman celebration Over 2.5 @ 2
Pick: Gatorade Colour dumped on winning coach Orange @ 2.5
Pick: How many times will John Elway be shown Over 2.5 @ 2
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