What needs to happen for them to win?
I would say the defense needs to set the tone of this game. Take the pressure off of Grossman, and let him "relax" as much as possible. They need to pressure Manning as much as possible. They can disrupt his game.
And like playing Euchre, always count on your partner for one. Special teams being the partner, then also need to make some big plays, whether it is pinning them inside the 5 yard line or Deven Hester returning a kick for 6.
The offense should establish a running game and keep the passing game as a luxury rather than a necessity. I love to watch a passing game, but if Chicago utilizes both running backs. They should stay "fresh" and make some big plays.
If all of the above happens and Rex can make a couple plays in a "clutch" situation, Chicago is in pretty good shape.
The Colts have done it, where they have come so close in many of the past several seasons.
What do they need to do?
Offense, Peyton Manning has several weapons of choice, and without a doubt can put points on the board. He can make the "clutch" plays and play out long drives.
The defense, well it is much like Chicago's offense, it just depends which one shows up. We have seen them allow rushing yards all season, then against Kansas City not allow a first down. Larry Johnson barely put up any numbers and he was second in rushing (for the season) only to Ladainian Tomlinson. If they show up, stop the run and make Rex lead the team, they are going to get some INT's.
Special teams, they just need to be consistant and contain Deven Hester on kick returns. If they keep him quiet, they have done what they need to do.
I don't know that I could pick one of these teams to win, but I am rooting for the Bears. I want to see the second edition of the Super Bowl Shuffle. I know they don't have a "Flashy" Jim McMahon, or the "Sweetness" of Walter Payton, or Willy Gault's "world class speed, But they do have a new generation of the "Monsters of the Midway"
Yep, I got the photos from FOXSports.com
