patsderoer
Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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The Pats' defense only gave up 19 points to the Giants (2 points came off a safety). And if the Pats didn't have to let the Giants score quickly to have a shot at getting the ball back with time left on the clock, the defense would have most likely given up only 15 points. So your theory is out the window.
If a defense only gives up 15-19 points, it did its job for the most part. Yes, it fell apart on the final drive, but they kept a elite offense in check for most of the game only allowing 12 points until the final minute of the game.
Not quite. It didnt " only" give up 19 points, it gave up tons of yardage and Time. 3 times Patriots started from inside their 10. Brady had to tie the longest drive in Superbowl history to score a TD.
Giants shortest drive was 9 plays long. They had the ball 1 quarter more than the Patriots.