T minus 72 hours til kick off in one of the most intriguing Super Bowls of all time. Tom Brady and Bill Belichik go for number 4 and Eli Manning and T Coughlin go for number 2.
The Patriots are 3.5 pt favorites and I am scratching my head why? Giants Defense has been clicking, they are on top of their game. Patriots are riding a 10 game winning streak, pretty much out scoring their opponents to victory.
The story lines:
1. Can the Patriots Defense contain the Giants High Powered Offense?
2. Can the Giants Defense get to Tom Brady?
3. Will Rob Grunkowski be a factor?
4. Will either team establish a running game?
Here's my official break down - I like the team who have big special teams plays. Both 49ers and Ravens lost because of special teams and I see it being a continuation. The Giants will stretch the field with the WRs and Patriots will look for match ups to get down the field. The Giants will win if they run early and often, 40+ carries. They need to control the clock and keep the Patriots defense on the field. Also, beware of Julian Edelman. Don't be fooled and go after him, Pats will be expecting that. Finally, I wouldn't be surprised if a Ocho-Cinco or Deion Branch steps up and catches the defense off guard. If it comes down to Xs & Os, the Pats win hands down.
I am a believer in talent wins games. I also believe in the playoffs it comes down to luck. I feel the Giants are the better team and in 10 games against each other, they win 8 of them. After Brady's lackluster performance in the AFC Championship game, I don't see a repeat performance. Wes Welker runs a punt back for a TD or close to it and that's the difference in the game.
Patriots 27 - Giants 24
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