Valuist
02-02-2008, 03:11 PM
Brandon Jacobs +20 1/2 rush yards over Lawrence Maroney.
Like this for several reasons. Jacobs' 1009 season rush yards looks ok but it was accomplished in only 11 games....had he played in all 16, his pace would've projected close to 1500. Second, Maroney has put up good numbers lately but the Patriots have played most of their recent games in lousy weather, which is always tougher to pass in, so they had to run more. Weather will not be a factor in the Super Bowl. Finally, I see New England throwing often, if they're ahead or behind while I believe the Giants will try to shorten the game with their run attack. That could be a problem if they get down by more than 2 scores early but I'm hoping that's not the case.
Like this for several reasons. Jacobs' 1009 season rush yards looks ok but it was accomplished in only 11 games....had he played in all 16, his pace would've projected close to 1500. Second, Maroney has put up good numbers lately but the Patriots have played most of their recent games in lousy weather, which is always tougher to pass in, so they had to run more. Weather will not be a factor in the Super Bowl. Finally, I see New England throwing often, if they're ahead or behind while I believe the Giants will try to shorten the game with their run attack. That could be a problem if they get down by more than 2 scores early but I'm hoping that's not the case.