Friday, October 22, 2010

NFL 1982 Conference Championships Preview

New York 10-6 at Miami 10-6
     These two teams met twice during the regular season, with Miami winning both easily.  They will be looking to make it a third time and that's always a hard task.  These two teams have very similar styles.  Both look to their defense to set the stage while their ball control offense manages field position and the clock.  In fact that's the formula in the AFC.  As we saw last week Houston and San Diego both play the same style of ball.  Usually in a match up like this it comes down to quarterback, and we have a great pair in this game.  Vince Evans for the Jets is in his 6th season and is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the League.  He'll be going up against Bob Griese who is in his 16th season and has been the best big game quarterback in the League for years.  Both teams will look to get their running games going early and take the pressure off of their quarterbacks, but in the end it will be their play that makes the difference. 

Los Angeles 11-5 at San Francisco 13-3
     For years the 49ers have been one of the top teams in the League, but they have been overshadowed by their Division rivals the Los Angeles Rams.  In the past six seasons the Rams have made two Super Bowls, while the 49ers have made none.  Both teams are aging, but both teams are thought by many to be the best team in the League.  Both teams have solid defenses and both teams have explosive offenses.  This should be a real shootout.  The 49ers have one serious injury with Delvin Williams unlikely to start.  They will need someone to step up at the running back position. 

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