Rushing Offense
Over the season, Carolina
and Milwaukee have not relied on their rushing game to be their main source
of yards. No team really does. Over the season, Milwaukee has averaged
2.3 yards per carry. This is an OK average, but Carolina has averaged an
amazing 3.6 yards per carry. That might not sound like a lot, but if Carolina
made this average on every run then they would get a first down every three
downs. This gives Carolina the advantage in this category. Advantage:
Passing Offense
In the passing department,
it will be a match up of quarterbacks Kevin McDougal of Milwaukee and Fred
McNair of Carolina. McDougal has put up impressive numbers all year with
a QB rating of 111.6. Don’t forget about McNair, though, who in his
first game with a brand new team posted 234 passing yards and four passing
touchdowns. Most people would have to say that these two teams are tied
in passing. Therefore there is no advantage for ether team. Advantage:
Equal
Receiving Offense
These two teams are pretty
even in receiving, with Milwaukee averaging 13.6 yards per reception and
Carolina averaging 11.2. Even with McNair throwing, Milwaukee still has
the better numbers. Advantage:
Kick Returns
Both teams have put up some
good numbers on kick returns. Carolina has an average of 16.3 yards per
return. This might seem good, but it can’t compare to Milwaukee’s 22.3
yards per return. If Milwaukee continues to post these kind of numbers,
the Carolina special teams might have some trouble.
Advantage:
Special Teams
Carolina does not have the
best special teams in the league averaging only 24% on field goals made
and 81.3% on extra points made. These special teams are nothing to brag
about, because Milwaukee has put up a 50% average on field goals made and
a 91.5% average on extra points made. With these numbers, Milwaukee will
definitely get the best of Carolina. Advantage:
Defense
Both teams have good numbers
on ‘D’, whether it be Milwaukee with 159 tackles and 5 sacks on the year
or Carolina with 144 tackles and 9 sacks on the year. In the end,
it is going to be what the other team can do. Carolina is good at putting
pressure on the quarterback, which does not allow him to make as good of
a throw. This pressure that Carolina puts on the QB will put them on top.
Advantage:
Overall
There are many factors in
this subject. The main factor for Carolina is McNair, who gave Carolina
new hope by taking Orlando (the #1 team in the league) down to the last
second. The main factor for Milwaukee is their three-game losing streak.
With this, Milwaukee wants a win, but Carolina also has this same desire
to win, for they have not won since week two. Advantage:
Final Score
Milwaukee 59 - Carolina
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