In every game, there are players that have the ability to cause a large impact on the outcome of the game. Starting today until Saturday, I will countdown the top five players likely to have the biggest impact in Super Bowl 45. These could be offensive or defensive players, Packers or Steelers. Now on to the start of the countdown.
#5: Rashard Mendenhall
For much of the Steelers history, their offense has been based on a run-first mentality. The tendency to play "smashmouth football" was helped by all-time great running backs who donned the black and gold such as Franco Harris and Jerome Bettis. After being drafted out of Illinois, Mendenhall has quickly become the feature back in the Steel City. Mendenhall has the opportunity to etch his name into Steelers lore with a stellar performance on Sunday. Despite the fact that running the ball will not be a surprise to anyone, I expect Mendenhall to still deliver a solid performance. Regardless of whether or not, the Steelers hoist the Lombardi Trophy for the seventh time on Sunday, Mendenhall will be crucial to their gameplan against a stifling Packers defense.
Prediction: 75 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown
Check back tomorrow for the #4 player in the countdown.
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