An Epic Rematch

Video highlights of the last time these two met in the Super Bowl.

 

It's Tom Brady and the Patriots, Eli Manning and the Giants, and its Super Bowl XLVI. This highly anticipated rematch is sure to be one to never forget.

Brady, in search of his 4^th ring, will have to go to war against some overwhelming odds. Not only will he be facing an overpowering Giants defensive line, he will have to face the man that beat him in his last Super Bowl appearance. However, do not expect the same outcome as the last time these teams met in the Super Bowl.

Brady has 2 new weapons in his already loaded arsenal. Tight ends Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski will be the “X Factors” in this year’s game. According to the NFL network, Gronkowski was spotted walking without a boot or a limp. Does this story sound a little familiar?

Before Brady’s last Super Bowl appearance, he was caught walking around in a boot and considered questionable. He was considered questionable all up until game time, when he took the field and never looked healthier. There is a difference between injured and hurt. This late in the season everyone is hurt, including Gronkowski. Expect him to deliver tomorrow when his number is called.

Other notables, Brady’s former go to guy Wes Welker. Welker isn’t the biggest, strongest, or the fastest. He simply gets open and he catches practically everything. As for my nonfactor, Chad Ochocinco has filled that slot. Next to the action he sees on Twitter, Ochocinco should not be thought of by the Giants or the Patriots.

If Brady gets the ball out quickly then points should appear on the board as expected. But, if the Giants get to him this could be deja vu all over again. When rattled Brady plays like a sub-par quarterback. I’m sure the Giants will use that to their advantage. Count on Jason Pierre Paul, Justin Tuck, and Osi Umenyiora to apply the pressure.

If they don’t apply the pressure, the Giants will need to rely heavily on an Eli Manning to Victor Cruz connection. This surging dynamic duo will keep the Patriots defense on their heels. One mishap by the Patriots below average secondary and count on seeing a salsa dance in the end zone.

Overall, the Giants are the better all-around team. They have a prolific passing game, good running game, and they play phenomenal defense. However, if one took away Brady and their passing attack then we are talking about a team that never made the Super Bowl. In the end, I pick the G-Men to win in a nail biter 24 to 21.