The AFC has won seven of the past nine Lombardi trophies and that trend
should continue this year. Let's face it, the AFC is superior to the
NFC. Plus, let's look at some comparisons between these two teams.
During the 2006 season, the Bears were 2-2 against AFC opponents, while
the Colts were 3-1 against the NFC. In addition, the Bears lost to the
Miami Dolphins, whom the Colts beat once, and the New England Patriots,
whom the Colts beat twice. The thing about the Colts is that they are
peaking at the right time. That pathetic run defense of the Colts is
not pathetic anymore. The Colts have surrendered a mere 73 rushing
yards per game in their three playoff victories. Overall their defense,
dare we say, has looked every bit as good as the Bears. Another big
plus for the Colts is that they got over the playoff hump and finally
find themselves in the Super Bowl. QB Manning no longer has that being
held over his head and all signs point to this being the time for him
to get his first Super Bowl win. Meanwhile the Bears are an
opportunistic team....some might call them lucky. Their aggressive play
on defense has gotten them to this point. But their offense is another
matter. QB Grossman is simply not anywhere near the class of the Colt's
Manning. You all know about Rex and his up and down play the 2nd half
of the season so we won't go on and on about it. But this is the
biggest game in his life and we just don't see him having the composure
and confidence that the Bears will need. We expect him to throw at
least one, maybe 2 INTs, and those turnovers will be devasting for the
Bears. If the Colts defense plays like they have so far in the playoffs
we simply will have a matchup between Manning and Grossman. Nuff said.
We also like the Under in this game and suggest a play on it as well.
Indianapolis, 27-14.