NEP4Life
Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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There's been a lot of discussion about offense and defense, Brady and Manning, and the Welker non-catch.
Not nearly enough credit has been given to Weatherford and the Giants special teams, IMHO.
7 of the 9 Patriots drives started at or inside the Patriots' 20.
In comparison, 8 of the 9 Giants drives started outside of the Giants' own 20.
Average starting field position...
- Patriots: 15.9 yard line
- Giants: 24.6 yard line
It's like the Patriots spotted the Giants a first down on every single drive.
In a game as close as this one, that's absolutely huge.
Not nearly enough credit has been given to Weatherford and the Giants special teams, IMHO.
7 of the 9 Patriots drives started at or inside the Patriots' 20.
In comparison, 8 of the 9 Giants drives started outside of the Giants' own 20.
Average starting field position...
- Patriots: 15.9 yard line
- Giants: 24.6 yard line
It's like the Patriots spotted the Giants a first down on every single drive.
In a game as close as this one, that's absolutely huge.