OK. So, it’s taken me the full 2 weeks to decide on which team I believe will win. I have tossed and turned. Went back and forth. Picked the Colts, then the Bears and then the Colts again. There are so many “key” matchups. Tony vs. Lovie. Indys Offense vs. Chicago’s Defense. Indys Run D vs. Chicago’s Run O. etc. etc. So without further ado. I pick…..drum roll, please…Da Bears.

Yep the Touchdown underdog Bears. My heart wants to see Tony Dungy win, but my head is saying to take Da Bears. I wanted to believe that Indy’s win over the Patriots put them over the hump, but I just have no faith in Manning winning the “Big Game”. He never did it in College and has yet to do it in the NFL. With that said, I think Indy had the hardest path to the Super Bowl and the win against Baltimore was noteworthy. BUT. As funny as it sounds, I think Chicago has a better all around team than any of the teams that Indy faced in the AFC playoffs. Chicago has a solid Defense, great special teams, a solid running game and a very adaquate passing attack. KC, Baltimore and New England each had a glaring flaw in their team. KC doesnt have a passing game. Baltimore lacks a passing game, special teams and has a shaky pass defense. And New England. Well, they have just played gutsy football without being great in any one area.

Remember. The Saints and NOT Indy, that had the NFL’s #1 Offense. And the Saints had a decent Defense which Chicago torched. Everyone wants to talk about how bad Rex has played but give me a break. Unless your name is Vince Young, how many first year starters played great for the entire season? Remember the golden boy, aka Tony Romo. He managed to get into the Pro Bowl with only 6 starts and he has choked ever since. Rex had a few god awful bad games, BUT he as always showed up when it counted. A couple of bad games that really dont effect your status in your conference rankings are just bumps in the road of a first year starter. I think Rex will play fine. Hester will be Rex’s best friend by continuing to give Chicago good starting field position. Jones and Benson will do the rest.

As the saying goes, “Defense Wins Championships.”
Da Bears 28 - Indy 24. MVP - Devin Hester