Super Bowl is Set

The world wanted a Packers-Patriots matchup. Instead, the Giants spoiled the party and the most anticipated Super Bowl in forever by beating the Packers on a frozen Lambeau Field 23-20 in OT.

The early game was a disappointment for Patsies haters. If you would have told me that Tom Brady would throw 3 picks and the Chargers would get in the red zone 4 times, I would have bet the house that San Diego would have won the game. However, Norv Turner made two major mistakes.

The first was letting Phillip Rivers finish the game after it was evident he couldn't make the necessary throws. The 2nd was not going for a touchdown at least once or twice when inside the 10. You can't kick field goals and beat the Patriots. You just cant.

It also didn't help that the Chargers best three offensive players were hobbled or out of the game. And their 4th best player, Chris Chambers, showed everyone why we traded him. Sure he caught a bunch of passes, but the most notable play he made was the one he didn't make, i.e. refusing to actually fight for a pass that should not have gotten picked. That led to an eventual NE touchdown.

Now the Patriots are 18-0 and heading towards the first perfect season since our 72 Dolphins finished 17-0. Their opponents were one of the several teams this regular season that had a solid chance at toppling New England. The Giants are hot at the right time and Eli Manning continues to prove the doubters (including myself) wrong. Green Bay really had no offense to speak of other than that long 90 yard pass, and Brett Favre's career may have ended on an devastating interception.

I would figure the line for the Super Bowl in 2 weeks will be around 11 or 12 points. Most people will just assume that the Patriots will roll over the Giants. They beat an inspired NY squad on the road just a few weeks ago, and Eli Manning in the Super Bowl spotlight isn't necessarily something you would be wise to bet money on.

However, there is something about this Giants team. I don't know what it is, but they just seem to win somehow, and thats what matters the most. Don't turn the ball over against New England and you have an excellent chance. I don't have any faith in Eli Manning, but since he keeps proving me wrong, I'll go against him again just so he can beat the Patriots and spoil their season.

Patriots 37
Giants 24