Our ESPN experts get a head start on some of big questions facing the St. Louis Rams and Tennessee Titans heading into Sunday's Super showdown in Atlanta.

1. How will the Rams and Titans handle the Super Bowl spotlight?

Chris Mortensen

Not having a week off this year is the best thing for these two teams. They don't have time to get caught up in the hype that goes on during the off week. They don't have time to deal with too many family issues because the coaches will keep them focused on the game. With no off week, they won't have time to peak early, which is what happens to a lot of teams before their first Super Bowl.

2. What will be the individual matchup to watch?

John Clayton

Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse vs. Rams offensive tackle Fred Miller. In the last meeting, Kearse had an advantage over Miller, who was called for six false starts and two holds. Kearse's presence will change all the Rams' blocking schemes because they will do as much to protect Miller to give him some help on that side. That will leave the Rams vulnerable on the other side where the Titans can play some games, making late switches with Kearse from one side to the other. Against Jacksonville, Kearse got pummeled by Leon Searcy and a combination of chip-blocking and blocks from the tight end. Playing Miller, Kearse's confidence will rise because he has had past success against him.

3. What kind of game do you expect -- a shootout or a defensive battle?

Merril Hoge

I expect a complete game. The Rams and the Titans are two teams that are fundamentally sound on both sides of the ball. The game will come down to which team makes the most mental mistakes and which one creates the most turnovers. That will be the difference in the game.

4. What do the Titans need to do to win?

Mike Golic

It's the old KISS adage -- keep it simple, stupid. I don't mean "stupid" in a bad way. Everybody, including myself, has cast a wary eye at Steve McNair not throwing the ball downfield. But he hasn't had to. He has run the ball downfield or Eddie George runs the ball well or McNair throws to this tight ends. And that approach has been working. So, the Titans should keep it simple. Do the same thing and don't change. As soon as McNair starts running, that's not accounted for in a game plan. It's difficult for a defense to adjust to. Tennessee should continue doing what it has been doing all year. It might not be insightful, but it has been working for the Titans."

5. What do the Rams need to do to win?

Sean Salisbury

McNair showed in the AFC title game what a versatile quarterback can do for a football team. McNair was the MVP on Sunday. Everybody talks about the things he doesn't do well. But he escaped sacks, saved plays, got on the perimeter, and made things happen. The whole key for St. Louis is containing McNair. The Titans will hand the ball to George whether he runs for 160 yards or 80 yards. But the Rams must keep McNair in the pocket area. If they let him break out, he will kill the Rams. He can make plays with both his arm and his feet.