The big game is a few days away and there is a lot of anticipation, buzz and excitement for this year’s game between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks.
Sports pundits and sports fans are talking a lot about Seattle’s defense and Payton Manning’s record-setting season. They are also considering how cold weather could affect the game.
The odds makers have made the Broncos 2 1/2-point favorites as of this writing.
My friend, colleague, quantification expert, and co-author of one of my books, Who Will Win The Big Game: The 50 Characteristics Of Champion Teams, Coaches, And Athletestells me a lot of the data favors the Seattle Seahawks.
And the Seahawks’ excellent coach, powerful running game and dynamic quarterback make them a very good football team.
And even though I bet the Seahawks would win it all when I was in Las Vegas 10 months ago, I think “Payton Manning will succeed in this year’s Super Bowl.”
This is why…
I’ve been watching football for longer and for more years than my wife wants to think and I’ve never seen a quarterback throw the ball as consistently and efficiently as Payton Manning is throwing it now.
The offensive line seems to give Payton all the time he needs to deliver a short, medium or long pass. He is making every pitch.
Manning and the Broncos are also coming off a very good performance against the Patriots. This dominant performance should give the Broncos a positive boost ahead of this week’s big game.
Plus, he does some pretty unique things when he’s running the offense. His ability to read defenses, change plays and get the ball away quickly sets him apart from most quarterbacks in the league.
Payton Manning can create a lot of illusion, which, in my opinion, can upset even Pete Carroll’s super defense.
Also, I think Manning has additional motivation because winning another Super Bowl will make people see him as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
So the Mile High City team, which may now have a lot of Mile High fans as a result of marijuana legalization, will probably have a lot to celebrate on Sunday night.