Wednesday, December 16, 2009

#6 San Pedro Bulldogs (+2) @ #3 New England Generals

San Pedro Offense vs New England Defense
 
Bulldog QB Matt Cassel was among the top QBs in the league in attempts and completions (374 of 550 (68%), 3740 yds) but didn't score much (15 touchdowns, ranked 15th in the league). But he should do well against a New England defense ranked 17th in passing yards allowed and passing TDs allowed. But the Generals' are sack masters with 35 for the season, ranked 2nd in the league.
 
But New England is very tough against the run, ranked 1st, allowing 69.4 yds average per game and only 6 TDs. If the run-suffing line, featuring Justin Tuck and Vince Wolfork, can shut down RB DeAngelo Williams then San Pedro goes one dimensional. Cassel may complete some but he will slammed to the turf several times because their o-line was one of the worst in the league in allowing sacks (37).
 
New England Offense vs San Pedro Defense
 
This is an interesting matchup, the #2 rushing offense against the #3 rushing defense.  In the air, it's an average New England passing attack led by QB Jay Cutler (287 of 458, 62.7%, 3162 yds, 17 TDs, 18 Ints) vs an average San Pedro pass defense led by S Nick Collins. So, it's the Generals' rushing by a committee of 4 vs the Bulldog Wall with LB Kirk Morrison and DT Mike Patterson. But DT Casey Hampton is injured, that could provide some opportunities on the ground.
 
 

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