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This was my comment 13 days ago on the /r/nfl subreddit about the Super Bowl.

I think it also comes down to how the refs will call the game. Are they going to allow aggressive play in the secondary? If so, it favors Seattle. During the playoffs, refs tend to keep their flags in their pocket for the most part and let the players play. (kind of like NBA)

This is exactly how it went down too. The refs allowed the aggressive play by the DBs and threw off the timing on Peyton and his WRs.


This is first and foremost why I believe defense and special teams wins you these big games. Refs are too scared to be known as the ref that cost a team to lose so they keep their flags in the pockets for the most part. (which I have no problem with...it's like old school football) Having a top notch offense means jack shit in the playoffs, unlike having that top notch defense. The game changes dramatically on how it's called.