Okay,
If my memory serves me well...I was initially thinking SF with their staunch Defense would be too much for Matt Stafford and the Rams Offense.
Then I reviewed SF's offense in frigid GB. Garoppolo played as best he could for never playing in anything colder than 40F. He is my determining factor. Those two rushed throws he made stick out in my mind because they could have been pick-6s. He panicked (who wouldn't with giant men trying to smash you but that's why they pay to play this game) and tried to force the ball.
Can he change his play and not do that panic throw? I think it's very difficult to change your style of play but I'm not saying it can't done...it's just very difficult when panic settles in.
Special Teams may be a deciding factor in these type of games...lemme stew some more this morning...
As for the first game, Cincinnati at Kansas City...I've had a more convincing thought that the Chiefs will be too much for the Bengals. I could be wrong but you never know. Those Bengals went to the SB twice under Forrest Gregg (1982) & Sam Wyche (1989) losing both times to Joe Montana & the Niners.
Still, I'm going with the Chiefs FTW!
Ed
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EDIT: Time to watch CBS Sunday Morning at 9am EST. (I love this program)
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