You have to hand it to Peyton Manning for rallying his team from 18 points behind -- the biggest comeback in conference title history -- to win the AFC Championship 38-34 against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. His biggest challenge awaits, however.
Manning has never won "the big game" and is out to quash all his critics when the Colts travel to Miami on Feb. 4, where they'll meet up with the Chicago Bears for the ultimate bragging rights: Super Bowl.
Can the Colts win the Super Bowl? They can if their defense steps up. Although they rarely give up the big play, the Colts defense has been dragged through the mud during the regular season by the media but managed to come together at the right time. And what can you say about Peyton Manning? The guy's smart enough to prey upon Chicago's weaknesses and sharp enough to create a gritty offensive battle. Manning's due for a "big" win. But don't kid yourself...this will not be an easy win for either team. The Bears are a fast team and their special teams are rock solid.
2007 Super Bowl Odds from Bodog
The Colts are listed as 7-point favorites vs. the Bears, while the game's total is at 49.5. Looking back at the regular season, Indianapolis is 12-4 SU, 8-8 ATS. Chicago is 13-3 SU, 10-6 ATS.
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Friday, January 19, 2007
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