Super Bowl 2012: Why Giants vs. Patriots Will Go Down to the Wire

Super Bowl XLVI is loaded with talent on both sides of the ball, and since we know how well the New York Giants and the New England Patriots matched up in their first battle this season, it's easy to see the biggest game of the year is going to come down to the closing minutes of the game. 

The first time these two teams met this season, the Giants beat the Patriots in New England, 24-20. Eli Manning led the Giants to a come-from-behind victory, proving that he can win in the clutch moments. 

Manning only needed one minute and 21 seconds to go 80 yards for the win, and if called upon to do it in the Super Bowl, he has the confidence to make it happen once again. 

Having won three Super Bowls and two Super Bowl MVP awards, Tom Brady has the clutch gene as well. Because of this, Super Bowl XLVI will be another game for the ages.

These two teams are playing on the biggest stage of them all, and neither will fail to show up. 

The Patriots are out for revenge, and the Giants are aiming to prove they truly are an elite squad. Some may think that just because the Giants won the first meeting, they have the big advantage. 

Realistically, no team has a true advantage, which makes for a great matchup. Sure, the Giants have a better defense, and the Patriots have a better offense. However, these two teams know a lot about one another, which is why neither has the upper hand. 

There are two weeks of preparation for the Super Bowl, meaning both teams will be fully ready to go. Every member of the Giants and the Patriots will step up to deliver for his respective team. 

Of course, there's a chance that somebody flops in the national spotlight, but given the recent history between these two, that isn't very likely. 

The last three teams these teams went head-to-head, the final score was decided by four points or less.

Super Bowl XLVI is going to come down to the wire because both the Patriots and the Giants are evenly matched, and neither is going to succumb to the pressure of playing under the bright lights.