During the two weeks leading up to Super bowl 42 (Feb 3, 2008) in Glendale, Arizona, Super bowl 42’s official motto was, “Who wants it more?” During Super bowl 42, the New York Giants shocked the undefeated 18-0 New England Patriots. Eli Manning , Plaxico Burress, David Tyree and the Giants’ defense, came alive in the 4th quarter and shocked the Patriots. Eli Manning won the Super bowl MVP, and the Giants were victorious 17-14. Now, after 4 years, they meet again in Super bowl 46. However, this time it is different. Eli Manning is a much better quarterback, New York’s receivers and New England’s Tight ends are dominant, New England’s defense is not as good as their 2007 squad and New York’s running game is productive. But, both teams come charging into Super bowl 46, appearing as teams of destiny.
Flash back to week 9 of this 2011 NFL season: the New York Giants played the New England Patriots in Foxboro on November 6, 2011. The first half of the game went scoreless, as each of the offenses could not get in a groove. However, with just minutes to go in the game, the Patriots lead 20 to 17, and looked to be in control; however, Eli Manning had the ball in his hands and put together another 4th quarter comeback, and won the game on his final drive. With just 15 seconds left in the game, Eli Manning hit Tight end Jake Ballard on a one yard touchdown pass which won the game for the Giants, 24-20. This week 9 matchup, was the first regular season game between the Giants and the Patriots since Super bowl 42. This game was known as “The rematch”. On the other hand, sports casters are calling Super bowl 46 the rematch of a rematch. Since New England’s win week 17 win (in 2007) at the Meadowlands over the Giants, 38-35, the Giants have won the last two meeting between the two teams. However, the past two games the two teams have played will not help either side.
The great players in Super bowl 42 such as Michael Strahan, Plaxico Burress, Amani Toomer, Mike Vrable, Tedy Bruschi and many others, are not even on their respective teams anymore. Things have changed since February 3rd, 2008. However, one thing is certain, this will be a game for the ages, as it pits Tom Brady against Eli Manning. They are both Pro-Bowlers, former Super bowl MVP’s and super bowl champions. They both have prolific offenses, and their defenses are playing well at the right time. Both teams are clicking. On the other hand, perhaps the team that best covers its weaknesses will be the Super bowl Champion. The Giants during the season were 32nd in running the football and 29th in opposing passing yards. Eli has had to carry the team to this point. On the contrary, if the Patriots can take away the run and make the Giants one dimensional, only with the pass, then Eli will have to win the game. Tom Brady threw for just over 5,200 yards this season. The Giants had one of the worst pass defenses this year and Brady will be looking to light them up. On the other side, the patriots have the 31st worst passing defense. Eli manning has been playing sensational the past month, and with a porous pass defense, the Patriots could be in trouble.
Leading 21-20 in the fourth quarter, the Giants go ahead on an Eli Manning to Hakeem Nicks touchdown. Giants stop Brady on his last possession.
Post-Game: The Giants prevailed 21-17. Even though Mario Manningham wasn’t the MVP like I first predicted, he did have a crucial catch down the sideline which put the Giants in Position to win the game. Eli Manning won the MVP and led the Giants to another super bowl title! His 2nd in four years! Even though Tom Coughlin now has 2 super bowl rings with the Giants and the fact that he is 65 years old, (The Oldest Coach to ever win the Super bowl) Coughlin will come back and coach the team for a few more seasons. Now the point comes to the Giants potential players leaving in free agency. Manningham, Brandon Jacobs, Aaron Ross, are just some key free agents which the Giants will have to make decisions on. The Giants key additions they will have to make if they wish to defend their title in 2012, is at Linebacker, Running back and offensive line. Which they addressed for the most part in the Nfl Draft. With speed at linebacker and running back and youth and strength on the offensive line, the Giants will be lethal next season. Add these things to the amazing wide receivers and ELI-te quarterback, I believe the Giants will do a good job defending their title. I predicted the Giants will finish 11-5 and win the NFC East. The Giants will begin to defend their title on Sep 6th against the hated Dallas Cowboys. The Giants play New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Green Bay, Philadelphia, Washington and Cleveland also at home for the 2012 season. Sep 6th can’t come soon enough!
Flash back to week 9 of this 2011 NFL season: the New York Giants played the New England Patriots in Foxboro on November 6, 2011. The first half of the game went scoreless, as each of the offenses could not get in a groove. However, with just minutes to go in the game, the Patriots lead 20 to 17, and looked to be in control; however, Eli Manning had the ball in his hands and put together another 4th quarter comeback, and won the game on his final drive. With just 15 seconds left in the game, Eli Manning hit Tight end Jake Ballard on a one yard touchdown pass which won the game for the Giants, 24-20. This week 9 matchup, was the first regular season game between the Giants and the Patriots since Super bowl 42. This game was known as “The rematch”. On the other hand, sports casters are calling Super bowl 46 the rematch of a rematch. Since New England’s win week 17 win (in 2007) at the Meadowlands over the Giants, 38-35, the Giants have won the last two meeting between the two teams. However, the past two games the two teams have played will not help either side.
The great players in Super bowl 42 such as Michael Strahan, Plaxico Burress, Amani Toomer, Mike Vrable, Tedy Bruschi and many others, are not even on their respective teams anymore. Things have changed since February 3rd, 2008. However, one thing is certain, this will be a game for the ages, as it pits Tom Brady against Eli Manning. They are both Pro-Bowlers, former Super bowl MVP’s and super bowl champions. They both have prolific offenses, and their defenses are playing well at the right time. Both teams are clicking. On the other hand, perhaps the team that best covers its weaknesses will be the Super bowl Champion. The Giants during the season were 32nd in running the football and 29th in opposing passing yards. Eli has had to carry the team to this point. On the contrary, if the Patriots can take away the run and make the Giants one dimensional, only with the pass, then Eli will have to win the game. Tom Brady threw for just over 5,200 yards this season. The Giants had one of the worst pass defenses this year and Brady will be looking to light them up. On the other side, the patriots have the 31st worst passing defense. Eli manning has been playing sensational the past month, and with a porous pass defense, the Patriots could be in trouble.
Leading 21-20 in the fourth quarter, the Giants go ahead on an Eli Manning to Hakeem Nicks touchdown. Giants stop Brady on his last possession.
Post-Game: The Giants prevailed 21-17. Even though Mario Manningham wasn’t the MVP like I first predicted, he did have a crucial catch down the sideline which put the Giants in Position to win the game. Eli Manning won the MVP and led the Giants to another super bowl title! His 2nd in four years! Even though Tom Coughlin now has 2 super bowl rings with the Giants and the fact that he is 65 years old, (The Oldest Coach to ever win the Super bowl) Coughlin will come back and coach the team for a few more seasons. Now the point comes to the Giants potential players leaving in free agency. Manningham, Brandon Jacobs, Aaron Ross, are just some key free agents which the Giants will have to make decisions on. The Giants key additions they will have to make if they wish to defend their title in 2012, is at Linebacker, Running back and offensive line. Which they addressed for the most part in the Nfl Draft. With speed at linebacker and running back and youth and strength on the offensive line, the Giants will be lethal next season. Add these things to the amazing wide receivers and ELI-te quarterback, I believe the Giants will do a good job defending their title. I predicted the Giants will finish 11-5 and win the NFC East. The Giants will begin to defend their title on Sep 6th against the hated Dallas Cowboys. The Giants play New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Green Bay, Philadelphia, Washington and Cleveland also at home for the 2012 season. Sep 6th can’t come soon enough!
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