TAMPA — It’s game time. Here is our pick for Super Bowl XLIII… and why.
SUNDAY EVENING
Pittsburgh Steelers, AFC Champions (14-4) at Arizona Cardinals (12-7) at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa.
What makes Super Bowl XLIII so simple in its scope is the fact this is a game about Pittsburgh’s defence and Arizona’s offence. They’re calling it Steel Curtain II here in Tampa, and there is little doubt that the reason the Steelers are seven-point favourites is the fact they possess the No. 1 defence in the NFL. Since defence always trumps offence, we’ll go with the Steelers. But one thing could change it all: Kurt Warner-to-Larry Fitzgerald. If those two hook up early and put some points on the board, Arizona could run away and hide. Meanwhile, if strong safety Adrian Wilson does his job and helps stop the Pittsburgh running game, then Arizona could win it by half-time. Trouble is, I just like that Pittsburgh defence far too much — Troy Polamalu, LaMarr Woodley, James Harrison. Wow. By 9:30 tonight, the Steelers should be holding their sixth Vice Lombardi Trophy.
Take: Pittsburgh
Final score: PITTSBURGH STEELERS 20, Arizona Cardinals 10
Championship Week: 2-0
Season: 159-106-1
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