I think many here are over estimating the offensive/defensive matchup of 05 over 13. Hass and his short passing game would drive the 13 team crazy with short gains and runs by Hass. They would finally give up and do the dumb thing and move up to the line of scrimmage and JJ would kill them all by himself. I think Sherman is one of the best but so was JJ and he was a master of blocking out defenders like Sherman & JJ was just as good at hitting defenders as our LOB.
Running and red zone offense the 05 team would murder the 13 team. I could see SA getting over a 100 yards. 13 defensive was great but they wouldn't be so great against that offensive line of 05, one of the best O lines I've ever seen and I've been watching pro football since the late 50s/early 60s. The only thing that would save 13 D from getting embarrassed by 05s running game was the fact they wouldn't have to close off the box to defend the run. That way they could give up yards but stay in the game.
All said I still see 13 winning if the officials don't get involved. But by a much closer score. I, and so can you, see the 13 team get near the red zone 5 times and get at the most 2 TDs & 3 FGs as an example. 05 get to the 30 5 times and score 4 TDs.
These teams don't match up well. As good as our defense against the pass was the 05s receivers were better. Hass wouldn't be afraid to throw at Sherman if JJ was the receiver. And JJ would get some of those. I would have loved to see a battle between JJ of 05 against Sherman of 13. WHAT A MATCHUP! One key thing, Manning throws mostly darts which favors fast high jumping defenders. Hass threw balloons which favor great receivers like JJ.
I'd be more in the 30-24 range in a close game with the 05 team having the ball last and failing to score from about the 25 at the buzzer. Or perhaps the 13 teams scores at the buzzer and then Wilson is the MVP which I could make a good case for anyway.
Now then,,,, lets us someday again get to see an offensive line like 05. If 13 had had 05s line they would have scored :les: 70 on Donkeys with most of it on the ground. Get a line that is healthy and plays together for the 3rd season and then you'd see something.
Is this something???? Seahawks fans being able to talk about their team in 2 SuperB owls.