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That's a good theory as well. Closer to the truth. Basically, the Pats suffered from a Martzian moment in XLII. The Giants did a great job adjusting to the Pats, while we were insistent upon winning "our way." Not until the last (not including the 35 second prayer of a drive) drive did we buck up, realize "oh, ****, this is it!" and play the way we needed to win. Not surprisingly, we marched downfield and scored. Had we adjusted protections, played the shorter game and not been preoccupied with making a statement and winning with style, we probably could've put the game away in the third quarter.
Luckily, when it comes to hindsight, we have the best in the business calling the shots and making sure that doesn't happen again. Which is why my money is firmly on parade #4 come February.
Either that, or the Giants defense became tired.