QBs

Matt Hasselbeck (8) vs Ben Roethlisberger (7)
I prefer the short to midrange passing Hasselbeck has developed of recent.  Big Ben has employed the throw first run second scheme which, he does very well.  He starts with aggressive but sure throws to open up the run game.  They both rate high in career rating for active QBs, Roesthlisberger 2nd and Hasselbeck 3rd.  Roesthlisberger is usually quiet in the second half, which raises questions about coming from behind. Edge = Even

RBs

Shaun Alexander (37) vs Willie Parker (39)
Alexander waits for his openings and then makes his move, he is great at reading the line.  And he is the MVP.  Parker will be getting the calls if the choose to run early in the game, if not Bettis will be coming in for the short yardage plays.   Parker as the starter has gained less yardage than Bettis.  Too many ifs for Pittsburg on this match up.  Edge = Seattle

WRs

Darrell Jackson (82) Bobby Engram (84) vs Hines Ward (86) Antwaan Randle El (82)
Jackson came back strong after a knee injury with a nine-catch, 143-yard performance against the Redskins and with a smooth 28-yard catch.  Engram the better possession guy but will drop balls at times. Ward has a 14.1-yard average and could be the spark needed to get the passing game on a good start Randle El is the deep ball threat and a very complete receiver.  Edge = Pittsburg

TEs

Jerramy Stevens (86) vs Heath Miller (83)
Stevens is a Jeremy Shockey  type TE and could be a huge difference.  Hopefully his game backs his talk off the field.  Miller mature beyond his years for a rookie, he could be featured early in the middle of the field looking to find openings behind the linebackers.  Edge = Pittsburg

FBs

Mack Strong (38) vs Dan Kreider (35)
Strong is the most complete of the two.  He could block, run & catch.  He was never polished enough otherwise he could have become talented back just like a Marshall Faulk.  Kreider not much of a threat, he only plays during the 2 TE formations, he can not run well at all, this is an easy pick.  Edge = Seattle

LT

Walter Jones (71) vs Marvel Smith (77)
Jones could be regarded as the best pass-blocking tackle. does a great job steering his opponent and might be facing Porter most of the game.  Smith he is a very sound player and light on his feet that could recover well.  He did a decent job against Dwight Freeney of the Colts and Trevor Pryce of the Broncos.   Edge = Seattle

LG

Steve Hutchinson (76) vs Alan Faneca (66)
Hutchinson is going to the Pro-Bowl. He has the best techniques when it comes to run blocking.  He will rely on his superior mental game when facing his opponent.   Faneca can cover well and recover better than most.  However he has looked shaky at time.  Even though Hutchinson is a Pro Bowler I think there is no overwhelming edge here.  Edge = Even

Centers

Robbie Tobeck (61) vs Jeff Hartings (64)
Tobeck is another Pro Bowler who is extremely intelligent and knows his opponents weaknesses through studying game tape.  Hartings is a great blocker and has a ton of skills.  He is surely a critical part of the running game, and should have most of the plays go in his direction.   Edge = Pittsburg

RG

Chris Gray (62) vs Kendall Simmons (73)
Gray is playing like a young talented guard rather than a 35 year old has been.  He knows his limitations and tries to adhere to the game plan to better his team's chances.  Simmons recovered well after surgery in the off season.  He uses his size to block and help the run game.  Edge = Pittsburg

RT

Sean Locklear (75) vs Max Starks (78)
Locklear has done a great job all season long.  He has matched up against the best in the league, he always rises to the occasion.  Starks he is mammoth.  A very big guy who used his size advantage well.  He will make a huge difference in the running game but, most of all is the short yardage game.  Edge = Seattle

Totals = Even 4-4-2

I would like to think that the game will be exciting based on the match ups mentioned above.  Previous Super Bowl experience from Holmgrem and Cohwer will allow for poise and execution in their game plan...we hope.  This is where the QBs become a  decisive factor, allowing the coaching experience dictate what happens on the field .  I believe this is the most evenly matched teams of all the playoff teams this year  (my opinion).  I, somewhat, look forward to the game, and anxiously await the kickoff.  May the best team WIN.

Source: SI.com