The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots, 21-17, in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. My thoughts after this one are that the Giants definitely have the Patriots' number. I also think that there shouldn't be any more Eli Manning doubters. Manning has proved again that he is a clutch player and now he has two Super Bowl wins (both against the Patriots) and two Super Bowl MVPs. He is a great quarterback.
What a catch by Mario Manningham. The whole thing had to be eerily reminiscent of Super Bowl XLII for Patriots fans. I couldn't believe all the similarities between the two games: a great catch on the winning drive for the Giants, and a go-ahead touchdown in the final minute. I'm not a Giants fan, but it was all beautiful to me because I just can't stand the Patriots. Good stuff, I'm quite happy with how it all turned out.
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Super Bowl pick
My pick for the Super Bowl is Giants 31 Patriots 28. I think both teams are good, but I think the Giants just have the "it" factor in this match-up. I think it will be a competitive game and should be fun to watch, particularly as both teams don't seem to like each other. Follow me on my Twitter handle for in-game updates and I will be back on here blogging post-game analysis. In case you didn't know, the game is scheduled to kick-off at 4:29 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on NBC.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Late game blunders help shape Super Bowl
Kyle Williams fumbled two punt returns, both leading to crucial scores by the New York Giants, who defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 in overtime yesterday at Candlestick Park to advance to the Super Bowl. The Giants will face the New England Patriots in a rematch of the 2008 Super Bowl, which was won in dramatic fashion by the Giants to end the Patriots' bid for an unbeaten season.
The Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens 23-20, thanks to a badly missed 32-yard field goal attempt by Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff with 11 seconds to go in the game. After having some time to settle down (I was rooting for the Ravens and the 49ers yesterday), I do feel bad for Cundiff and Williams.
But, what a way to lose. I guess it's fair to say that athletes are human and have moments where they simply come up short. It's gotta hurt to know that your team still could have had a chance to go to the Super Bowl if not for your mistakes. I feel bad for both of those guys. Both contributed to their teams and certainly aren't solely responsible for the losses. It just leaves a sour taste in your mouth to be so close to victory and come up short in such a big game.
As for the Super Bowl, I see it being a close game. And... I'm going to take the Giants again in a bit of an upset. This team, coach Tom Coughlin and quarterback Eli Manning have a penchant for coming up big in big games, especially when people aren't exactly counting on them to win. Plus, the Giants won at New England in the regular season in dramatic fashion. That game, as much as any, shows that the team has the it factor.
All that being said, a number of Patriots players and coaches doubtless are motivated by such a devastating loss in the 2008 Super Bowl, not to mention a tough home loss to the Giants in the regular season. I expect a hard-hitting, smash-mouth, intense, close game from both sides, but I am going with the Giants to win it all.
The Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens 23-20, thanks to a badly missed 32-yard field goal attempt by Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff with 11 seconds to go in the game. After having some time to settle down (I was rooting for the Ravens and the 49ers yesterday), I do feel bad for Cundiff and Williams.
But, what a way to lose. I guess it's fair to say that athletes are human and have moments where they simply come up short. It's gotta hurt to know that your team still could have had a chance to go to the Super Bowl if not for your mistakes. I feel bad for both of those guys. Both contributed to their teams and certainly aren't solely responsible for the losses. It just leaves a sour taste in your mouth to be so close to victory and come up short in such a big game.
As for the Super Bowl, I see it being a close game. And... I'm going to take the Giants again in a bit of an upset. This team, coach Tom Coughlin and quarterback Eli Manning have a penchant for coming up big in big games, especially when people aren't exactly counting on them to win. Plus, the Giants won at New England in the regular season in dramatic fashion. That game, as much as any, shows that the team has the it factor.
All that being said, a number of Patriots players and coaches doubtless are motivated by such a devastating loss in the 2008 Super Bowl, not to mention a tough home loss to the Giants in the regular season. I expect a hard-hitting, smash-mouth, intense, close game from both sides, but I am going with the Giants to win it all.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
2nd round NFL playoff picks
Here's a look at the second round NFL games this weekend:
Saints at 49ers, 2:30 p.m. MT, FOX: I really want to pick the 49ers, especially at home, but my head says the Saints will win this game because of their incredible offense. San Francisco's defense is really strong and it will need to play well in order to keep the Niners in the game. Alex Smith and the offense will have to make sure they get touchdowns and not field goals in the red zone. I think the Saints win in a close one, 27-21.
Broncos at Patriots, 6 p.m. MT, CBS: I don't think the Broncos have any shot in this game. The Patriots are just too good and too seasoned. Even if the game was in Denver, the Broncos would be a long shot, but with the game in New England, there's is just no way I see an upset happening (as much as I would like to). Patriots win big, 38-14.
Texans at Ravens, 11 a.m. MT Sunday, CBS: The Texans will be lucky to get more than 10 points in this game, with a third or fourth string quarterback going against a notoriously stingy Baltimore defense. The Ravens will feed off the home crowd and win this one handily, 24-3.
Giants at Packers, 2:30 p.m. MT Sunday, FOX: The Giants have been playing well the last few weeks and gave the Packers a run for their money in the regular season in the Meadowlands. I think they will make this game closer than a lot of people are expecting. However, the Packers are going to be tough to beat at home and have a great quarterback in Aaron Rodgers. I'll take Green Bay, 35-28.
Saints at 49ers, 2:30 p.m. MT, FOX: I really want to pick the 49ers, especially at home, but my head says the Saints will win this game because of their incredible offense. San Francisco's defense is really strong and it will need to play well in order to keep the Niners in the game. Alex Smith and the offense will have to make sure they get touchdowns and not field goals in the red zone. I think the Saints win in a close one, 27-21.
Broncos at Patriots, 6 p.m. MT, CBS: I don't think the Broncos have any shot in this game. The Patriots are just too good and too seasoned. Even if the game was in Denver, the Broncos would be a long shot, but with the game in New England, there's is just no way I see an upset happening (as much as I would like to). Patriots win big, 38-14.
Texans at Ravens, 11 a.m. MT Sunday, CBS: The Texans will be lucky to get more than 10 points in this game, with a third or fourth string quarterback going against a notoriously stingy Baltimore defense. The Ravens will feed off the home crowd and win this one handily, 24-3.
Giants at Packers, 2:30 p.m. MT Sunday, FOX: The Giants have been playing well the last few weeks and gave the Packers a run for their money in the regular season in the Meadowlands. I think they will make this game closer than a lot of people are expecting. However, the Packers are going to be tough to beat at home and have a great quarterback in Aaron Rodgers. I'll take Green Bay, 35-28.
Friday, January 7, 2011
NFL playoff picks
Okay so here are my picks for the NFL playoffs. I'll start with this weekend's games and also go through the entire postseason. It all starts tomorrow with a doubleheader on NBC with the Saints (11-5) at the Seahawks (7-9) at 2:30 p.m. MT and the Jets (11-5) at the Colts (10-6) at 6 p.m. MT. On Sunday it's the Ravens (12-4) at the Chiefs (10-6) at 11 a.m. MT on CBS and the Packers (10-6) at the Eagles (10-6) at 2 p.m. MT on FOX.
I'll take the Saints over the Seahawks and the Colts over the Jets. The Seahawks just aren't a very good team (the first to make the playoffs with a losing record) and the Saints are the defending Super Bowl champions and just have a better team. The Colts will be at home and have Peyton Manning who I think has the intangibles to help his team to victory. On Sunday, I'll take the Ravens over the Chiefs on the strength of their stingy defense and playoff experience and I'll take the Eagles over the Packers in the later game. The Packers will be a tough out, but the Eagles will be at home and have the x-factor in Michael Vick. Players like Manning and Vick are often the guys who sway close match-ups in favor of their teams.
In the AFC second round, I'll take the Patriots (14-2) over the Ravens and the Steelers (12-4) over the Colts. The Ravens' defense will keep the game close but the Patriots have been a buzzsaw lately and I don't think the Ravens have enough, particularly on offense, to come out with a road win. The Steelers and Colts is a bit of a toss up, but I like the Steelers who are once again a gritty team and enjoy a substantial home field advantage.
In the NFC second round, I'll go with the Saints over the Falcons (13-3) and the Eagles over the Bears (11-5). The Falcons have had a great season, but the Saints have Drew Brees and the experience of having been there before. Plus, the Saints just won in Atlanta toward the end of the season and will use that confidence to help propel them to another win. The Eagles over the Bears will be another close one, but I like the Eagles on the strength of Vick and with how many explosive players they have.
In the conference title games, I'll pick the Patriots over the Steelers and the Eagles over the Saints. The Patriots will be at home and I think they'll handle the Steelers by about 10 points behind the strength of Tom Brady and continue riding their momentum. The Eagles will be at home and I think the colder weather will work to their advantage, plus Vick and Desean Jackson, etc.
In the Super Bowl I'll go with the Patriots over my Eagles. I think the Eagles will give them a game, but the Patriots will win by a touchdown. Vick should help make things interesting, but I think the Patriots just have too much in terms of talent, momentum and focus. I'll be cheering against the Patriots the entire way, but that's just the way I see it shaking out. I'll be back before each playoff round to give picks as well. Go Eagles!
I'll take the Saints over the Seahawks and the Colts over the Jets. The Seahawks just aren't a very good team (the first to make the playoffs with a losing record) and the Saints are the defending Super Bowl champions and just have a better team. The Colts will be at home and have Peyton Manning who I think has the intangibles to help his team to victory. On Sunday, I'll take the Ravens over the Chiefs on the strength of their stingy defense and playoff experience and I'll take the Eagles over the Packers in the later game. The Packers will be a tough out, but the Eagles will be at home and have the x-factor in Michael Vick. Players like Manning and Vick are often the guys who sway close match-ups in favor of their teams.
In the AFC second round, I'll take the Patriots (14-2) over the Ravens and the Steelers (12-4) over the Colts. The Ravens' defense will keep the game close but the Patriots have been a buzzsaw lately and I don't think the Ravens have enough, particularly on offense, to come out with a road win. The Steelers and Colts is a bit of a toss up, but I like the Steelers who are once again a gritty team and enjoy a substantial home field advantage.
In the NFC second round, I'll go with the Saints over the Falcons (13-3) and the Eagles over the Bears (11-5). The Falcons have had a great season, but the Saints have Drew Brees and the experience of having been there before. Plus, the Saints just won in Atlanta toward the end of the season and will use that confidence to help propel them to another win. The Eagles over the Bears will be another close one, but I like the Eagles on the strength of Vick and with how many explosive players they have.
In the conference title games, I'll pick the Patriots over the Steelers and the Eagles over the Saints. The Patriots will be at home and I think they'll handle the Steelers by about 10 points behind the strength of Tom Brady and continue riding their momentum. The Eagles will be at home and I think the colder weather will work to their advantage, plus Vick and Desean Jackson, etc.
In the Super Bowl I'll go with the Patriots over my Eagles. I think the Eagles will give them a game, but the Patriots will win by a touchdown. Vick should help make things interesting, but I think the Patriots just have too much in terms of talent, momentum and focus. I'll be cheering against the Patriots the entire way, but that's just the way I see it shaking out. I'll be back before each playoff round to give picks as well. Go Eagles!
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