Consistent with the hype this game is getting, it is big. It is a real test of whether we are a capable mediocre team that beats up on the junk or dare I say, one of the elite. Seattle wasn't a real test b/c they were missing starters and we hadn't gotten our MOJO yet. The offense didn't start clicking until a few games later.
Keys to the game (IMO)...
1. Cam - which one shows up today ... accurate and efficient OR the other. Rivera seems to think Cam gets a little 'pumped' for the big games, which results in a little too much on the ball. Billick says the overthrows are flat. Shula needs to get Cam involved early. Incorporate a couple planned runs for him in the first drive so he gets dirty and can settle down.
2. Boldin & Davis -- Yikes. We struggled with Gonzo last week. Today, we have another Gonzo with more speed, and Boldin. Can we create enough pressure to give our DBs and LBs a chance. This is huge.
3. WRs - dropped passes kill drives. None of them can have a bad day.