I want to be objective as possible, but even when I do that I just can't see all the pieces of the Hawks makeup falling apart. It just doesn't happen and even when it does happen the Hawks typically find a way.
Rivers can be a great passer, but he consistently throws costly interceptions. He isn't mobile and can't extend plays. Without that it is going to be very difficult to succeed in the air. The SD running game could be good, but not for an entire game. It is a great secondary against good receivers, but passing the ball requires the backfield to execute.
The SD defense? Absolutely outmatched in the speed department. The worst possible matchup for them. Not just Harvin (and that is HUGE) but Lynch has speed that is deceptive. RW too..
Maybe SD can score, it happens, but I can't see SD stopping an offense that can do essentially whatever it wants and do it fast.
I hate sounding like a blind homer, but SD won't score 17 points in this game and I think the Hawks will surpass 30.
31-16 Hawks.