Was just having that same conversation at work today. My point was who knew that the 2000 NYG, specifically Tiki Barber and Ron Dayne, would be so completely shut down. Meanwhile, statically poor Trent Dilfer was at best mediocre in the Raven's rout, but relied on their own version of "beast mode" Jamal Lewis. The Giant's running game that year was similarly devastating (not record setting) to opponents that year as Denver's passing is this year. That all changed in the game that was for the big marble.

Fanatics aside, I'm feeling better about playing Denver in the cold at a neutral site than the (week leading up to) healthy, hot, and motivated 9ers that the hawks played last week. Especially liking the special teams advantage the hawks have over the donks. The super bowl was quite possibly last week.