1. The right side of the line is back. Both tight ends are back. Matt Light is on fire and played lights out on Merriman. The run blocking is the best I've seen all year. Maroney is running with confidence. Is Mankins not an absolute beast run blocker?
2. Look at the Pats offensive numbers and cross reference them against wind and cold conditions. Windy = points in the 20's. Calm = 31+ points. (the only exception: the Colts)
3. Has Tom Brady ever had two lousy back to back games? EVER? Do you think Brady (Mr. clutch) will have a lousy game in the big game? Has Brady ever thrown more than 1 interception in a playoff game that wasn't against the Chargers?
4. The Patriots defense has not allowed more than 28 points all year (do you really think the Giants will have another special teams TD?). The Patriots defense has not allowed a TD in 6 red zone trips over the past 6 quarters. If the Pats offense has an average/below average game and only scores in the 30's, do you expect the Pats defense to have their worst performance all year and allow 30+ for the first time this year?
5. The Giants are "hot" and we all know how far being "hot" can take you into the playoffs. Lets look at the hottest teams heading into the playoffs: Redskins, Jaguars, Chargers. How did being "hot" work out for the Jags and Chargers? Patriots have handled several "hot" teams all year and eaten them for breakfast. (Does 18-0 not qualify as "hot"?)
2. Look at the Pats offensive numbers and cross reference them against wind and cold conditions. Windy = points in the 20's. Calm = 31+ points. (the only exception: the Colts)
3. Has Tom Brady ever had two lousy back to back games? EVER? Do you think Brady (Mr. clutch) will have a lousy game in the big game? Has Brady ever thrown more than 1 interception in a playoff game that wasn't against the Chargers?
4. The Patriots defense has not allowed more than 28 points all year (do you really think the Giants will have another special teams TD?). The Patriots defense has not allowed a TD in 6 red zone trips over the past 6 quarters. If the Pats offense has an average/below average game and only scores in the 30's, do you expect the Pats defense to have their worst performance all year and allow 30+ for the first time this year?
5. The Giants are "hot" and we all know how far being "hot" can take you into the playoffs. Lets look at the hottest teams heading into the playoffs: Redskins, Jaguars, Chargers. How did being "hot" work out for the Jags and Chargers? Patriots have handled several "hot" teams all year and eaten them for breakfast. (Does 18-0 not qualify as "hot"?)