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Is the real wild card matchup IMO. I think it is unlikely Manning will light up the LOB - they've settled in the 20's score-wise in playoff competition (granted I think they've played a bit conservatively...like the Hawks have, for the same reasons). Whatever SD was able to do, we should be able to do as well or better. I'd pencil Denver in for 17-27 points (haven't figured out exactly where in that range I think they'll end up).
Denver D has played quite well though even through key injuries. The Harvin offense vs their defense is IMO what will most determine the result. It is funny, Harvin gets so much scorn and bad press for his inability to stay healthy, that it feels like that perception bleeds into folks' view of him when actually ON the field. He is viewed as, maybe will make a bit of an impact, not that important. Where in reality, if he is healthy he is one of the literally best offensive players in the league, and is almost SURE to make a sizeable impact on the outcome. It's like people mentally average out his total output over all the games, including the missed ones. Weird cognitive dissonance in the public (not one that Denver's coaches will share though I'm sure :)