22 Jan 08
Originally posted by whodeyWhat? The 38-35 win in week 17? That's supposed to burst the bubble of the Giants fans? That is retarded. The Giants showed that week that they were championship caliber and more importantly, that game gave them the confidence they needed to go out and win three on the road in the playoffs (last team to do that? Pittsburgh in 2005, Super Bowl winners). The Patriots had 16-0 on the line in that game. The Giants had nothing on the line. That game, to them, was as meaningless as a pre-season game. That game showed the Giants had a lot of heart and the capability to give the Patriots a run for their money.
Not to burst anyones bubble but hav'nt the Giants already lost to the Pats this year?
22 Jan 08
Originally posted by UllrThe Pats certainly haven't been dominating teams like they were the first half of the year. Brady had a pretty bad game last week, throwing three picks. While it would be a stretch to claim that Eli is "better" than Brady, he's played very well in the playoffs completing over 70% of his passes and more importantly, not turning the ball over once in three games.
You're right sorry it is 3 games. I agree with you that he's played very well the past 4 weeks and I expect he'll continue to play well in the SB. My point is that he's not as good as Brady. He just isn't and the facts this year and in the past prove it.
The Pats have had plenty of tough games.
Indy on the road
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Jacksonv ...[text shortened]... home or on the road. You don't really think Green Bay is a better team than New England?
The Giants got torched in their first games against the two best teams in the NFC, the Cowboys and the Packers giving up an average of 40 points per game. But they held those two teams to 68 points in the rematches or only 23 points a game. If they show the same level of improvement aginst the Pats, they'll keep them in the 20's and have a chance to win. The Pat defense has looked shaky in the second half and Eli tossed 4 TDs against them in December. IF the Giants can avoid turnovers and not give up the deep passes (Brady had no completion over 18 yards against the Chargers), they stand a good chance of shocking the Pats. I'd rate the probability of that happening around 30%, but I will be surprised if the Pats blow Big Blue out.
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22 Jan 08
Originally posted by no1marauderI generally agree with your assesment. I do think we'll see a lot more deep balls thrown and completed though from both sides now that we're out of the cold and wind and into a dome. Mostly this helps Brady.
The Pats certainly haven't been dominating teams like they were the first half of the year. Brady had a pretty bad game last week, throwing three picks. While it would be a stretch to claim that Eli is "better" than Brady, he's played very well in the playoffs completing over 70% of his passes and more importantly, not turning the ball over once in three ...[text shortened]... lity of that happening around 30%, but I will be surprised if the Pats blow Big Blue out.
22 Jan 08
Originally posted by UllrMoss had single coverage from the Giants secondary in the December game. Don't expect that again.
I generally agree with your assesment. I do think we'll see a lot more deep balls thrown and completed though from both sides now that we're out of the cold and wind and into a dome. Mostly this helps Brady.
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22 Jan 08
Originally posted by darvlayAnd there in lies the problem. I hope they do double cover Moss. It will make more room for the other guys and give them less opportunity to blitz.
Moss had single coverage from the Giants secondary in the December game. Don't expect that again.