Keys for SH: Must get out to a lead. SH's strength is their defense as evidenced by their two games versus VC and SF. They are offensively challenged with very few weapons on offensive side of the ball. Look for SI to put 8 in the box and force Dowling to throw. I anticipate SH actually passing more to open the game to force SI out of stacking the line. Lets see if SH will put Heard in motion and make him a receiver to confuse the SI defense. SH cannot afford to have a disparaging time of possession difference.
Keys for SI: BIG poppa! Run Biggins left, Run Biggins right. Run Biggins middle. Stop Heard and force Dowling to make plays down field and make someone else besides Heard beat you. Of course this will not be the Bruce Mahoney game without the all-telling extra help from the officials. If the flags come out early vs SH, you can tell where this game is headed.
Keys for SI: BIG poppa! Run Biggins left, Run Biggins right. Run Biggins middle. Stop Heard and force Dowling to make plays down field and make someone else besides Heard beat you. Of course this will not be the Bruce Mahoney game without the all-telling extra help from the officials. If the flags come out early vs SH, you can tell where this game is headed.