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The Captain Morgan Playoff Challenge continues and below is a Saturday's Conference Semi-finals preview brought to you by InGamer co-Founder and fantasy sports expert Nic Sulsky.
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New Orleans @ San Francisco
The Saints have the most potent and diverse offensive attack we have ever seen. Pundits will talk about playing away from the Superdome, but San Francisco isn't exactly Lambeau Field.
Drew Brees is dialed in. They have three healthy and strong running backs. They have two elite pass-catchers and another three high-level ones. Eight real weapons on offence. EIGHT! What team has ever had that? The fact that they are being led by a quarterback playing at a level few have ever seen before just seems unfair. But, they are heading straight at the NFL's No.1 ranked defence.
As impressive as Drew Brees, Jimmy Graham, Marques Colston and Darren Sproles are. I give you Patrick Wilis, NaVorro Bowman, Justin Smith and Aldon Smith. The 49ers defence is fast, strong and smart. If any defense can slow down the Saints it's the Niners, but I don't think they can. Brees is just playing too well. That being said, don't expect 400-plus yards passing. Think 280 yards with three touchdowns and possibly one interception.
While it's impossible to truly get a read on who Sean Payton and Drew Brees are going to feature, it's not hard to call Frank Gore the focus of the 49ers offense. If he rushes for 100-plus yards, San Francisco has a chance to stay in the game. They will use two-tight end sets and play action to loosen up the Saints' aggressive defence.
But if New Orleans can bottle up Gore (I'm looking at you Roman Harper and Jonathan Vilma), forcing Alex Smith to throw 30-plus passes then San Francisco is in trouble. Speaking of play action, that is where Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis will be dangerous, but Crabtree isn't exactly the second-coming of Megatron.
My Starting six:
Captain: Frank Gore - RB, SF
Roman Harper - DB, NO
Marques Colston - WR, NO
Drew Brees - QB, NO
Darren Sproles - RB, NO
Patrick Willis - LB, SF
Keep an eye on: John Kasay, David Akers, Vernon Davis, and Dashon Golson
Denver @ New England
Unbelievable. I'm not going to look back on last week's overtime victoru outside of saying that one word. Now, the question is can Bill Belichick derail the confidence Tim Tebow and the Broncos offence will be bringing with them to Foxboro?
The Patriots defence has not had a good season, but they finally have both Jerod Mayo and Patrick Chung healthy and active. They are the two keys in stopping the rushing attack of the Broncos. The bigger question is who is going to cover Demaryius Thomas? Kyle Arrington will likely get the call, and Thomas will eat him alive if Tebow gets the time to throw.
Losing Eric Decker will hurt, so look for Eddie Royal to play a key role on Saturday. If Royal can loosen up the middle of the field, the Broncos vaunted rushing attack led by Tebow and Willis McGahee will have success.
Using Tebow in the first quarter, though, is a very risky proposition: Away from Mile High, Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels, his lacklustre first quarter last week ...all ingredients for a rough start.
As for the Patriots, you know who's getting the ball in the passing game. Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez all had standout seasons, but it may be Hernandez who stars in this one. He had 120-plus yds and score in their first meeting this season, and the Broncos may again focus on stopping Welker and Gronk. Chances are, they all have solid games, but the big question for us InGamers is who is going to start off hot? My bet is Hernandez.
While the passing game is cut and dry, the running game is the exact opposite. BenJarvus Green-Ellis was the early season starter and the goal-line back, but it's Stevan Ridley who has emerged as more of the rushing workhorse in recent weeks. I have more trust in the 'Law Firm' to score a touchdown but in this game, where every yard counts, Ridley does definitely merit consideration...especially in the opening quarter. If the Pats can run the ball effectively, this could turn into a blow out.
Finally, the question everyone is asking themselves: Do I captain Tim Tebow? Do you believe in lightning striking twice? I believe in Belichick.
My Starting six:
Captain: Wes Welker - WR, NE
Tom Brady - QB, NE
DJ Williams - LB, DEN
Aaron Hernandez - TE, NE
Willis McGahee - RB, DEN
Patrick Chung - DD, NE
Keep your eye on: Tim Tebow, Stevan Ridley, Eddie Royal, and Jerod Mayo
Good luck everyone and see you in the games!!
