NFL Football Super Bowl 42: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
January 21, 2008
On February 3rd in Glendale, Arizona the New York Giants will try and do the impossible by beating the undefeated New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.
The conference championships on Sunday showcased some interesting match ups and unpredictable outcomes, especially in the NFC where the Giants were able to contain Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers’ running game lead by Ryan Grant.
It was another cold one at Lambeau field with the temperature being almost unbearable and near impossible to play in, but Giants quarterback Eli Manning wasn’t fazed one bit as he lead his team to the promise land and his first Super Bowl.
The AFC conference championship on the other hand ended with a the predicted outcome as the Patriots took the victory, but Phillip Rivers and the Chargers didn’t not go out without a fight; at one point it seemed the Chargers were in control and on their way to the big game in Arizona.
You would think if you can force the New England Patriots to make turnovers, you have a pretty good chance at winning the game, especially when you intercept 3 of Tom Brady’s passes. Even though the Chargers played arguably the best defense on what has become an unbeatable offense, it just wasn’t enough to end the Patriots Super Bowl campaign. Phillip Rivers was noticeably banged up (admitted he had surgery a week prior), Antonio Gates was a total non factor and LaDainian Tomlinson was only involved in 3 plays because of injury. With all this going on, I still got to give it to them; the Chargers gave the Patriots a run for their money.
Andy Brewbaker
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I can’t see the Giants turning over the Patriots, however the gods are looking on the game, Manning had a great game against the Packers but I just can’t him having the time against the patriots.
The Chargers played well and considering who thier opposition was I’d almost say it was out of thier skins, thier defense was excellent.
Phiilp Rivers must have been desperate to play coming in so soon after surgery.
Here’s a useless fact did you know Rivers is named after Philip the Apostle?
The Giants came close to beating The Patriots at the end of the season. If the Super Bowl plays out like it did then, it will be very entertaining. Far too often the Super Bowls are pretty boring, let’s hope this one isn’t a blow out for New England - Which I don’t think it will be.
I like underdogs and I’m going to take the Giants over the Patriots 30-27