The stage is set for what many NFL analysts over the past week called "the most intriguing matchup" for Feb. 6. The Green Bay Packers, who's legendary coach has his name on the winning team's trophy, who won the first two Super Bowls, who have so much history before and after the creation of this game, will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have now clinched an eighth Super Bowl birth, tied for the most with the team who's stadium hosts this year's game.
Green Bay won their game despite Aaron Rodgers not looking very comfortable for the latter part of the game. Their defense was able to get the job done, despite a late rally by a Caleb Hanie led Chicago Bears team. BJ Raji had the play to see with an interception turned touchdown rumble, almost broken up by the man who threw the pick.
Final Score:
Green Bay - 21
Chicago - 14
The Steelers used a lot of clock on their first drive, then, behind some strong running by Rashard Mendenhall, put up serious points, jumping to a 24-0 lead before a Nick Fold field goal put the Jets on the board seconds before half time. The Jets came out firing in the second half, but a sluggish "hurry-up" offense left no time on the clock, and once the Steelers were able to get the Jets to burn their time outs, it took three kneel downs to make the win official.
Final Score:
New York - 19
Pittsburgh - 24
I will be posting throughout the week. I have recaps of all the games so far, labeled "Postseason Rewinds" to take you back through each round of the postseason that has taken us to the final two teams. I will post two a day from Monday through Friday before a brief Pro Bowl look and then the Super Bowl previews. Keep checking back for those, as well as for my unofficial and official Super Bowl picks (official comes from Madden 11, unofficial is my gut/analytical feeling.
Super Bowl Sunday
February 6, 2011
6:30pm on FOX
Pittsburgh Steelers
Green Bay Packers (home team based on odd-numbered Super Bowl)
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