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SI.com's writers make their Super Bowl predictions

Posted: Thursday February 2, 2006 2:36PM; Updated: Friday February 3, 2006 2:35PM
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  SEATTLE VS. PITTSBURGH

Don Banks		 The deeper we get into Super Bowl week, the more I'm starting to like Seattle's upset chances. It won't be the 10-point Steelers win I originally foresaw, but Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger doesn't do anything but win.
Pittsburgh 24, Seattle 20

Jeffri Chadiha		 Seattle is good, but they're facing a team on a roll. The Steelers have beaten the top three AFC seeds on the road and in impressive fashion. They should be able to handle the Seahawks in a neutral stadium.
Pittsburgh 27, Seattle 21

Nunyo Demasio		 Against any other opponent, the Seahawks -- one of the NFL's most well-rounded teams -- would win their first Super Bowl in the franchise's 30-year history. Instead, the Seahawks will earn respect by keeping the game close most of the way as Pittsburgh cements Cowher's place in Canton while providing the Bus with a storybook ending.
Pittsburgh 30, Seattle 20

Peter King		 The more I think about the Seahawks, the more I like them. Mature, unafraid, a chip on their shoulder. But the Steelers are playing too well, and they've had the best run of a team in recent playoff history. In the Super Bowl, the hottest team stays hot.
Pittsburgh 24, Seattle 20

Michael Silver		 If the Steelers continue their space-age offensive play of the previous two games, they won't be beaten. But I'm betting they'll level off a bit. Seattle, with a great offensive line and a smart and scarily accurate passer in Matt Hasselbeck, can score on anyone. This one should go back and forth and come down to the final minutes. And for the record -- I respect both teams very much, thank you.
Seattle 30, Pittsburgh 28

Dr. Z		 I don't have strong feelings either way. Just hunches. Seattle's offense is smooth and effective. But I like the raw emotion generated by the Steelers on both sides of the ball.
Pittsburgh 27, Seattle 21

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