Panthers at Seahawks - What to look for
Don't look for what has been happening on offense all year, because it is too predictable and two of the league's best defenses will be up to the task.
Carolina may continue to try and get the ball to receiver Steve Smith as often as possible, especially with running back DeShaun Foster out, but if QB Jake Delhomme tries to throw quick passes to him in the flat, he is likely to be picked off because there are only so many times you can run a single play. If he tries to use Smith over the middle, the receiver is likely to have the lights turned out by rookie sensation Lofa Tatupu, a linebacker with amazing speed to go with his toughness. Instead of Smith, third-choice back Nick Goings could impress, with a direct running style, and plenty of holes being created by his blockers.
Seattle didn't even think about Alexander early in last weekend's win over Washington, QB Matt Hasselbeck instead going on the attack from the off with his receivers, speedster Darrell Jackson and possession man Joe Jurevicius likely to feature heavily. Hasselbeck is tough and confident so, even if one of the NFL's most reliable offensive lines can't hold off one of the NFL's most aggressive defensive fronts all the time, their passer may still be able to get his pass off unhindered. If they have established the pass, the Hawks can then feature Alexander, who may take a while to find his groove after being knocked out of the Redskins game just five minutes in and is going against a team who nullified 1,000-yard rushers Tiki Barber and Thomas Jones to minimal effectiveness over the last two weeks.
With Hasselback firing their 12th man baying, Seattle will go to their first Super Bowl with a 31-21 victory.
NFLBriefing.com
Carolina may continue to try and get the ball to receiver Steve Smith as often as possible, especially with running back DeShaun Foster out, but if QB Jake Delhomme tries to throw quick passes to him in the flat, he is likely to be picked off because there are only so many times you can run a single play. If he tries to use Smith over the middle, the receiver is likely to have the lights turned out by rookie sensation Lofa Tatupu, a linebacker with amazing speed to go with his toughness. Instead of Smith, third-choice back Nick Goings could impress, with a direct running style, and plenty of holes being created by his blockers.
Seattle didn't even think about Alexander early in last weekend's win over Washington, QB Matt Hasselbeck instead going on the attack from the off with his receivers, speedster Darrell Jackson and possession man Joe Jurevicius likely to feature heavily. Hasselbeck is tough and confident so, even if one of the NFL's most reliable offensive lines can't hold off one of the NFL's most aggressive defensive fronts all the time, their passer may still be able to get his pass off unhindered. If they have established the pass, the Hawks can then feature Alexander, who may take a while to find his groove after being knocked out of the Redskins game just five minutes in and is going against a team who nullified 1,000-yard rushers Tiki Barber and Thomas Jones to minimal effectiveness over the last two weeks.
With Hasselback firing their 12th man baying, Seattle will go to their first Super Bowl with a 31-21 victory.
NFLBriefing.com
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