I’m not a guy, what do I know about football ;-) I’ve been more excited that nervous, so, I hope that’s a good indication. Maybe I’ll get more nervous when the game starts.
I haven’t really watched Manning or the Broncos this year, except when we beat them in pre-season 40 to 10 (and I know we can’t use that game as a guage). I’ve been on all sorts of sports sites (I never go to these sites) this week reading lots to try to get a feel. A lot of the website and TV media is fawning over Manning. Granted, he’s a great QB, has had a super record this year, and overcame a lot after his neck surgery. Kudos to him. I think the Hawks have a great team and if they can contain Manning and IF our offensive line steps up and protects Wilson, I think we can win. I know, 2 big IFs. Hopefully, our defense stays strong and scores a few points and prevents some Denver points, too.
Fawning over Manning is understandable and even good, since it bolsters the notion (fact) that he's a future Hall-of-Famer regardless of the outcome. Plus, it might be his last time in the big game.
I'm most heartened by the widespread ignorance of Percy Harvin. One of the few analysts who did comment insouciantly brushed him aside as unable to stay healthy, citing the Saints game.
It's true he hasn't played all year and will therefore be snap-limited. HOWEVER... name me a single player who WOULDN'T have gone out with a concussion after those two that Harvin took against the Saints...