PREVIEW: Super Bowl XLII
This year’s Super Bowl is a battle of
quarterbacks from across the spectrum.
Tom Brady has been almost invincible
this year and has led his team to a flawless
record. Eli Manning’s season and career
up to this point have come under much
scrutiny. Manning has turned up his play
and has three road playoff wins under
his belt.
This year’s Super Bowl is a battle of
quarterbacks from across the spectrum.
Tom Brady has been almost invincible
this year and has led his team to a flawless
record. Eli Manning’s season and career
up to this point have come under much
scrutiny. Manning has turned up his play
and has three road playoff wins under
his belt.
Under the bright lights in Arizona, it
will be a test of which quarterback can
keep his hot streak going. After finishing
the regular season undefeated, the Patriots
won two tough home playoff games
against the Jaguars and the Chargers.
The Giants rolled through Tampa Bay
and Dallas before beating Green Bay in
overtime.
Because New England was a higher
seed in the playoffs, they are considered
the home team.
—-
Which team has the advantage?
New England’s pass versus New York’s
secondary:
NEW ENGLAND
A simple equation: Tom Brady + Randy
Moss + Wes Welker + Donte’ Stallworth +
Ben Watson + Kevin Faulk = Too much for
New York to account for.
New England’s run versus New York’s
front seven:
IT’S A TOSS-UP
Laurence Maroney is capable of tearing up
defenses, but New York’s defense ranks
eighth in the NFL at stopping the rush,
allowing less than 100 yards per game.
New York’s pass versus New England’s
secondary:
NEW ENGLAND
Beyond Burress, who else is going to beat
the Patriots deep? The Giants also lack a big
presence over the middle without Jeremy
Shockey.
New York’s run versus New England’s
front seven:
NEW YORK
Only a slight advantage for the Giants, which
finished the season fourth in the NFL in
rushing. The Patriots also have a top-10 rush
defense, which could complicate things.
Special teams:
NEW ENGLAND
Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes is lucky to
be alive after almost costing the Giants the
game against the Packers . twice.
GAME FACTS
Records: New England: 18-0 (16-0
regular season), New York: 13-6 (10-6
regular season)
Location: Glendale, Ariz.
Game time: 6:30 p.m. TV: FOX
The line: Patriots by 12
Bottom line: New England 38-24This year’s Super Bowl is a battle of
quarterbacks from across the spectrum.
Tom Brady has been almost invincible
this year and has led his team to a flawless
record. Eli Manning’s season and career
up to this point have come under much
scrutiny. Manning has turned up his play
and has three road playoff wins under
his belt.
Under the bright lights in Arizona, it
will be a test of which quarterback can
keep his hot streak going. After finishing
the regular season undefeated, the Patriots
won two tough home playoff games
against the Jaguars and the Chargers.
The Giants rolled through Tampa Bay
and Dallas before beating Green Bay in
overtime.
Because New England was a higher
seed in the playoffs, they are considered
the home team.
—-
Which team has the advantage?
New England’s pass versus New York’s
secondary:
NEW ENGLAND
A simple equation: Tom Brady + Randy
Moss + Wes Welker + Donte’ Stallworth +
Ben Watson + Kevin Faulk = Too much for
New York to account for.
New England’s run versus New York’s
front seven:
IT’S A TOSS-UP
Laurence Maroney is capable of tearing up
defenses, but New York’s defense ranks
eighth in the NFL at stopping the rush,
allowing less than 100 yards per game.
New York’s pass versus New England’s
secondary:
NEW ENGLAND
Beyond Burress, who else is going to beat
the Patriots deep? The Giants also lack a big
presence over the middle without Jeremy
Shockey.
New York’s run versus New England’s
front seven:
NEW YORK
Only a slight advantage for the Giants, which
finished the season fourth in the NFL in
rushing. The Patriots also have a top-10 rush
defense, which could complicate things.
Special teams:
NEW ENGLAND
Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes is lucky to
be alive after almost costing the Giants the
game against the Packers . twice.
GAME FACTS
Records: New England: 18-0 (16-0
regular season), New York: 13-6 (10-6
regular season)
Location: Glendale, Ariz.
Game time: 6:30 p.m. TV: FOX
The line: Patriots by 12
Bottom line: New England 38-24