In order to accurately pick a winning team in the Super Bowl, you must breakdown the personnel of each team into offensive, defensive/special teams and coaching. Today I will be focusing on the offense for both teams.
Offensive line:
The core to any good team is its offensive line. If you don't have a great front five you won't have much success in football. The quarterback can't throw without them and the running back can't run without them. The Steelers were 11th in the league this season with 120 yards per game, while the Packers were 24th with right at 100. The Packers did a better job, however, of protecting the man under center by giving up 38 sacks, to Pittsburgh's 43.
Advantage: Steelers. Running the ball is the most effective way a team has success in the NFL.
Backfield:
Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw 28 touchdowns to just 11 interceptions. Roethlisberger, for the Steelers, had 17 touchdowns and 5 interceptions (through 12 games this season). Rodgers makes his offense work. They certainly have the ability to run the ball, but it is Rodgers's offense. The Steelers have always been a grind-it-out on the ground team that controls the clock and the line of scrimmage.
Advantage: Pittsburgh
Wide Receivers:
Greg Jennings is the best receiver in this game, averaging almost 80 yards per game and has caught 12 touchdowns. Pittsburgh's core of receivers are good with Mike Wallace and Heins Ward, but I expect the Steelers to continue their pound-the-rock mantra in this Super Bowl, just like in year's past.
Advantage: Green Bay
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