The subplot is looming larger than what can happen in the trenches. IMHO, looking at the keys to victory, Fins must be able to do the following:
1- Fins must controll the LOS and run, run, run. Wear down Jets D in our
heat and humidity, and take control and put the game away in the 4th
quarter running down the clock.
2- TO's. We need 2+ turnovers in Jets territory and dominate field the
field position battle. Fins must produce points early off these TO's.
3- Run D. Make Jets one dimensional and get Favre scrambling for his
life with frequent 3 and outs.
This may be an over simplification but I am convinced, given Favre's willingness to throw pics, and Ricky Williams historical success againts Jets, Fins will upset Jets.
Pennington only has to manage the game and be effective in the playaction game, which is his strength.
Fins 20
Jets 17
1- Fins must controll the LOS and run, run, run. Wear down Jets D in our
heat and humidity, and take control and put the game away in the 4th
quarter running down the clock.
2- TO's. We need 2+ turnovers in Jets territory and dominate field the
field position battle. Fins must produce points early off these TO's.
3- Run D. Make Jets one dimensional and get Favre scrambling for his
life with frequent 3 and outs.
This may be an over simplification but I am convinced, given Favre's willingness to throw pics, and Ricky Williams historical success againts Jets, Fins will upset Jets.
Pennington only has to manage the game and be effective in the playaction game, which is his strength.
Fins 20
Jets 17