1. Playing in a dome with 2 very good quarterbacks
2. Very weak defensive backs on both teams
3. I think Brady and the Patriots will play "up tempo" or "no huddle" on and off during the game to wear down the Giants front four.
4. The receivers/tight ends on these two teams are VERY GOOD. I understand that "Gronk" is far from 100%, but still, Brady and his receivers look literally unstoppable most of the time and Manning and his crew have looked just as good (if not better) during the playoffs.
I look for BOTH teams to have a "pass first" approach in this game, not because they think they can't run, but more because each team knows for a fact that they can throw on each other.
I think the side is a 50/50 shot. I'll take my chances with the "OVER".
1. Playing in a dome with 2 very good quarterbacks
2. Very weak defensive backs on both teams
3. I think Brady and the Patriots will play "up tempo" or "no huddle" on and off during the game to wear down the Giants front four.
4. The receivers/tight ends on these two teams are VERY GOOD. I understand that "Gronk" is far from 100%, but still, Brady and his receivers look literally unstoppable most of the time and Manning and his crew have looked just as good (if not better) during the playoffs.
I look for BOTH teams to have a "pass first" approach in this game, not because they think they can't run, but more because each team knows for a fact that they can throw on each other.
I think the side is a 50/50 shot. I'll take my chances with the "OVER".
all good points but i disagree with the play because its the super bowl. 1st off teams usually start very slow off the 2 week break. 2nd i think both teams will do their best to establish the run to keep the opposing offense off the field, while these teams are def capable of making this total soar to the moon i think they play some d and at most it hits 55 imo, i got the under at 56 at my book right when it came out. gl to u
all good points but i disagree with the play because its the super bowl. 1st off teams usually start very slow off the 2 week break. 2nd i think both teams will do their best to establish the run to keep the opposing offense off the field, while these teams are def capable of making this total soar to the moon i think they play some d and at most it hits 55 imo, i got the under at 56 at my book right when it came out. gl to u
all good points but i disagree with the play because its the super bowl. 1st off teams usually start very slow off the 2 week break. 2nd i think both teams will do their best to establish the run to keep the opposing offense off the field, while these teams are def capable of making this total soar to the moon i think they play some d and at most it hits 55 imo, i got the under at 56 at my book right when it came out. gl to u
bigkaptain,
With all due respect, I have to disagree with the two points (rebuttals) you list.
1. Yes, a 2 week layoff tends to slow down the offenses in the first 2 drives of a game, but I have the Patriots being an exception to that rule. Brady and Bill will come out very sharp in my opinion, and whether the same happens for the Giants, I don't think it will matter.
2. The "establish the run" approach is no longer what it used to be in the NFL (especially with teams like the Packers/Lions/Patriots). Yes, the majority of teams in the NFL NEED to establish the run because of their lack of strong QB and receiver play, but like the 3 teams I just mentioned, they could pass 90% of the game and still win the game. I think the Pittsburgh Steelers of the last few years is a great example of the overall point I'm trying to make.
Again, I feel BOTH teams will do what they think they have to do to win the Super Bowl, and that is throwing the ball. New England knows that they will not be able to run effectively against the front 4 of the Giants, and the Patriots organization has more than enough confidence in Tom Brady's leadership and passing ability to lead them through the air if necessary.
This is just my personal take. There are many guys on here that know much more than I do and I'm sure are on the other side of my thoughts. Either way, it will be fun.
all good points but i disagree with the play because its the super bowl. 1st off teams usually start very slow off the 2 week break. 2nd i think both teams will do their best to establish the run to keep the opposing offense off the field, while these teams are def capable of making this total soar to the moon i think they play some d and at most it hits 55 imo, i got the under at 56 at my book right when it came out. gl to u
bigkaptain,
With all due respect, I have to disagree with the two points (rebuttals) you list.
1. Yes, a 2 week layoff tends to slow down the offenses in the first 2 drives of a game, but I have the Patriots being an exception to that rule. Brady and Bill will come out very sharp in my opinion, and whether the same happens for the Giants, I don't think it will matter.
2. The "establish the run" approach is no longer what it used to be in the NFL (especially with teams like the Packers/Lions/Patriots). Yes, the majority of teams in the NFL NEED to establish the run because of their lack of strong QB and receiver play, but like the 3 teams I just mentioned, they could pass 90% of the game and still win the game. I think the Pittsburgh Steelers of the last few years is a great example of the overall point I'm trying to make.
Again, I feel BOTH teams will do what they think they have to do to win the Super Bowl, and that is throwing the ball. New England knows that they will not be able to run effectively against the front 4 of the Giants, and the Patriots organization has more than enough confidence in Tom Brady's leadership and passing ability to lead them through the air if necessary.
This is just my personal take. There are many guys on here that know much more than I do and I'm sure are on the other side of my thoughts. Either way, it will be fun.
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