Although it was a pity to miss the peak showdown of "Denver Broncos VS Seattle Seahawks", which really disappointed many people; but now we have ushered in the peak showdown of "Da Manning VS Lu Ke", which can be said to be a gain from something lost. , fans and audiences will witness with their own eyes this Huashan sword battle between "legendary veterans versus the future of the league", which is definitely not to be missed!
What's more, this is "Denver Broncos VS San Francisco 49ers", the two teams with the best, sharpest and most stable offense in the past two seasons!
This is also the second highlight of this year’s Super Bowl:
Denver Broncos offense VS San Francisco 49ers offense!
In fact, purely from the league strength rankings at the end of the season, the strengths and weaknesses of these two teams are very obvious.
In the offensive team, the Denver Broncos are ranked first in the league, including first in passing offense and 15th in ground attack; the San Francisco 49ers are seventh in the league, including third in passing offense and 10th in ground attack.
In the defensive team, the Denver Broncos rank 22nd in the league, including 27th in pass defense and seventh in ground defense; the San Francisco 49ers rank fifth in the league, including seventh in pass defense and fourth in ground defense.
The entire strength comparison, the advantages and disadvantages of strengths and weaknesses, is clear at a glance:
The Denver Broncos' offense swept the league and their defense was in a mess; the San Francisco 49ers' offense and defense were relatively balanced. Such signs can also be seen from the final lineup lists of the Pro Bowl, All-American First Team, and All-American Second Team. The Denver Broncos swept the entire army with their offense, while the San Francisco 49ers were capable of fighting on the defensive end. So, does this mean Can the overall strength of the San Francisco 49ers have a slight upper hand?
Obviously not: in terms of seeding, the Denver Broncos are the top seed in the American League, while the San Francisco 49ers are the fifth seed in the National League; in terms of season record, the Denver Broncos have 13 wins and 3 losses, and the San Francisco 49ers are 12. Winning and losing four. The comparison of strength between the two is not that simple.
If you analyze it in detail, there are many things worth pondering about the details of offense and defense.
Let’s start with the Denver Broncos’ defense and the San Francisco 49ers’ offense.
The pass defense of the top seed in the American League is very poor. The season rating ranks sixth in the bottom of the league. The entire second-line defense seems to be inadequate. The coverage rate of safeties and cornerbacks is far from enough. It is the only team in the regular season. One cornerback who could be named and praised, Chris Harris-Jr., suffered a cruciate ligament injury in his knee during the divisional round. He was reimbursed for the season and missed the rest of the playoffs. This also made the second-line defense even worse. Literally lackluster.
In comparison, a defensive frontline built with blue-collar players can exert enough pressure. Both ground defense and pass rush pressure can rank among the forefront of the league's second tier, especially when outside linebacker Von Miller stands on the court. when.
The Defensive Rookie of the Year winner in 2011 was successfully nominated for the Pro Bowl in his rookie season. He was an instant hit with JJ Watt in the same class. His ability to rush the ball is definitely among the best in the league. He relied on his own strength to achieve the goal. It can turn the opponent's pocket protection upside down, and sacking and hitting the quarterback is as easy as drinking water and eating without any effort.
But like Von Miller and Aldon Smith, these two third-year players are plagued by negative news off the court.
Von Miller was suspended for four games by the league during the offseason for evading a drug test. After being suspended, he refused to cooperate with the investigation, which led to an additional two-game suspension by the league, and finally a six-game suspension, and he missed most of the season. game; after the ban was lifted, Von Miller's performance on the field was still vigorous and he was the absolute core pillar of the team's defensive team. However, in the 16th week of the regular season, he suffered a serious injury with a torn cruciate ligament in his knee and was reimbursed for the season. The absence of the Denver Broncos in all subsequent games also caused a significant decline in the quality of the American League's top seed's frontline defense.
Most of the credit for the league's seventh-ranked ground defense must go to Von Miller - in just eight games, he surrendered five sacks, 34 effective tackles, and three creations. The excellent data of returning the ball and returning a fumble for a touchdown played a crucial role.
The Denver Broncos defense, which has been missing two key players in Chris Harris Jr. and Von Miller, is about to face the San Francisco 49ers offense, which has dazzling pass defense and steady and powerful ground defense. There is a perfect balance between the two teams. This creates a misalignment of strengths versus weaknesses, and weaknesses versus strengths. This also means that in the Super Bowl showdown, either the Denver Broncos' ground defense disrupts the opponent's balance, or the San Francisco 49ers' passing offense disrupts the opponent's rhythm. , this will also be the key direction of the offensive and defensive showdown between the two sides.
Judging from the performance of the regular season, the San Francisco 49ers' ground attack is really struggling, which may be a defensive breakthrough for the Denver Broncos; but judging from the performance of the playoffs, the San Francisco 49ers are in better shape every game. , from the resurgence of the ground attack to the strength of the passing attack, especially when facing the league's first and second defensive teams, the offensive team showed its top level, and its momentum was as strong as the Denver Broncos, the best in the league. This also means that the San Francisco 49ers can have a slight upper hand.
Let’s talk about the Denver Broncos’ offense and the San Francisco 49ers’ defense.
To sum up, it is a similar situation, a misalignment of strengths versus weaknesses, and weaknesses versus strengths:
The San Francisco 49ers' second-line defense will face the bombardment of the Denver Broncos' passing offense, while the Denver Broncos' weak ground attack and pocket protection will face the full pressure of the San Francisco 49ers' defensive front line. How to pass and run Finding the focus of attack will also be one of the determining factors in the outcome of the game.
Judging from the overall situation of this season, the Denver Broncos' passing offense is unique in the world, with wide receivers Demary Thomas, Eric Decker and Wes Will, who transferred from the New England Patriots this season. Grams built the league's top receiving lineup, coupled with tight end Julius Thomas, who can be called a red zone bomber, and finally completed the construction of the best passing attack combination in history.
The reception touchdowns of these four players all reached double figures, which is unprecedented and unprecedented. The "twin towers" formed by the two Thomases made countless defensive second lines in the league useless. Under the command of Manning , continued to attack the city throughout the season, and finally became the first team in history to score more than 600 points, and scored more than 50 points in three games during the season - which is also the best in the history of the league. .
Weak ground attack? Maybe it's because the passing attack is unparalleled in the world! Denver Broncos quarterback coach Adam Gase puts all the focus of the offense on Manning, and the no-huddle offense has been effective many times, which also makes their passing offense have a devastating effect.
Of course, it is also an objective fact that the running back is weak.
The entire league is curious about what will happen if this powerful receiving team goes head-to-head with the Legion of Boom. Because there is no problem with the strong matchup of "four VS four". Every receiving player is exactly opposite to the four kings who blasted the legion. This is the real tit-for-tat confrontation. Coupled with Manning's strategizing, this Every confrontation is even more suspenseful and exciting.
Now, the San Francisco 49ers have not blasted the Legion, and the pass defense is still relatively weak, which also makes the Super Bowl showdown full of more suspense.
If the San Francisco 49ers defense wants to break the balance, they can only continue to put pressure on the defensive front - this also highlights the importance of Willis returning from injury and Aldon's recovery. Otherwise, I'm afraid they won't be able to stop them at all. Denver Broncos offense.
From an overall perspective, "Denver Broncos Offense VS San Francisco 49ers Offense" is undoubtedly the core focus of the Super Bowl matchup, but when analyzed in detail, there are countless possibilities. Each strong point is matched with the opponent's weakness. This is also The most interesting part makes every matchup full of suspense.
Among them, the Denver Broncos' strongest point is overwhelmingly strong, while the San Francisco 49ers' strengths and weaknesses are relatively even. This also means that the game between the two sides may appear in every link. For the two teams, , there may also be countless potential deviations in the preparation methods and content. A little carelessness or a little carelessness may cause the game to completely deviate from the expected track.
Then, it can be seen from the trend of the entire season that all the games, all the preparations, all the calculations, in the end, have to be based on the offense. The Denver Broncos' offense must destroy the San Francisco 49ers' defense. The San Francisco 49ers' offense must also take full advantage of the Denver Broncos' defensive weaknesses. If either side is unable to fulfill its strengths, the game will fall into a quagmire.
So, will the Denver Broncos, who are obviously partial to science, have the last laugh? Or can the relatively balanced San Francisco 49ers find a breakthrough?
For Peyton Manning, he is striving to become the first quarterback in history to lead two different players to the Super Bowl. The Denver Broncos' state and strength this season are at their peak, even surpassing Manning's. During the Indianapolis Colts' period, this was the best time. If he missed it, he didn't know how long he would have to wait next time - after all, he was no longer young and must grasp every season.
Similarly, for Lu Ke, he is trying to become the first team to defend the title in ten years, once again ascend the league's highest podium as an undrafted player, strive for this supreme honor, and use practical actions to fight back all unwilling doubts, so that All the prejudice and discrimination after the divisional games and before the National League finals have been shut up; he is also working hard to fulfill his promise to Ryan Baldwin and Myles Scott and stand on top of the world again.
More importantly, for Willis, for Gene, for Justin, for Aldon, for himself, for this scarred defending season, and for Peyton Manning standing on the other side of the court, he will Go all out for the final victory!
Because they are all warriors!
