Clash of the Titans

There's been some talk that one conference is stronger than the other. It'd be hard for any logical analyst to argue differently. There's a chance that this week's conference finals is "the real Super Bowl," as J's Pooh Bears and Matt's Mandalorian Warriors are the cream of the crop teams this year. Let's take a closer look at their big matchup this week shall we?

QB: It's Killer Cam versus Drew Brees. After trading for Brees right before the draft, this is when Mr. New Orleans will most have to come through. Cam Newton has scored 37, 28 and 36 points in recent weeks, and he's going up against a porous San Diego defense. Brees has totaled 35 points during that same span, with a four point clunker in WK13. While this should be the marquee matchup, it's clear that Newton will dominate. EDGE: Pooh Bears

RB: The Pooh Bears have an enviable run game, as Ray Rice and Doug Martin are arguably the best pair of RBs in the league. Ray Ray has suffered a hip contusion last week but he's pretty much a lock for mid-double digits. The rookie Muscle Hamster won't get near his 51 point day from November, but he's been consistent with double digits in eight of his last nine games. We're looking at least 30+ points combined for Rice and Martin. The Warriors are down LeSean McCoy and will be forced to run-and-shoot with Steven Jackson as the lone back. Jackson is far removed from his heyday but he'll get in the low teens. Still, the Pooh Bears will hammer away with an enviable rushing attack. EDGE: Pooh Bears

WR: Where the Warriors will make up ground is through the air, with Roddy White and Brandon Marshall each capable of 20+ point efforts. Third receiver Brandon Gibson has been hot too, averaging 14 points during his last two outings. For the Pooh Bears, Miles Austin and Antonio Brown both lack the explosiveness that could challenge the Warriors' defensive backfield. Still, if they can sneak into double digits, it'll be enough to keep the Warriors at bay. EDGE: Mandalorian Warriors

TE: Where art thou Jimmy Graham? He's had 8, 3, 5, 5 points over the past month, and that is pretty poor for a top teir tight end. Luckily, the Warriors are counting on Owen Daniels, who has suffered from the same malady over the past month, scoring only 19 points combined over his last four games. EDGE: None

K/DEF: Stephen Gostkowski and Matt Prater are mostly a wash, with a slight edge going to Prater as he's been 12+ points in three of his last five games. Gostkowski can match those numbers too though, so there's not much advantage in the kicking game for either team. Earlier this season, the Bears defense was making life impossible for opposing offenses, as they continually racked up huge numbers. Of late however, they've gone cold, with only one double digit showing, and even a -2 in WK11 versus San Francisco. Facing Aaron Rodgers, it's unlikely the Bears will find a big week. The Pooh Bears' Dolphins defense isn't anything to rave about, as they're more likely to score five points or so. Kickers and defenses are hard to predict but we'll give a slight edge to the Warriors' slightly better pairing. EDGE: Mandalorian Warriors

Overall the Pooh Bears have scored 100+ in their last three games, while the Warriors have been hampered by injuries and been putting up high 80s scores. Unless Cam Newton completely collapses, the Pooh Bears are the heavy favorites here. Get the 100 Acre Wood ready for a parade, it could be coming through in two weeks!