Giants vs. Patriots Predictions: New York Will Dominate Brady's Bunch

The Super Bowl will again go to a team that we never saw coming, and the MVP trophy will go to an underrated quarterback. The New York Giants will win on Sunday, and Eli Manning will guarantee it. 

The New England Patriots are no pushovers, despite winning their first game against a team above .500 just two weeks ago against the Baltimore Ravens. 

The regular season is over, and I am ready to get with the Patriots as far saying they will put up a good fight and will fall short on Sunday. They may finally be battle-tested after playing a bunch of cupcakes this season, but they are still walking into certain doom. 

At The Line 

First, I look to the line of scrimmage, where the game will finally topple to favor the Giants in the second half. 

I have confidence in the Patriots line and Tom Brady's ability to read coverages and dump the ball, but the Giants' front is an unrelenting force that will wear down and otherwise stout O-line. The Patriots will have to get out to that usual hot start they are known for if they want to contend late. 

Giants Offense 

This is where I really see the game taking a turn for the worse for New England. The Pats may be known for their prolific offense, but the G-Men have been just as deadly and just as consistent in this postseason. 

Eli Manning is my pick for the game's MVP, and it's because he has so many dynamic weapons at his disposal. Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz will light up a Patriots secondary that has been awful this season, giving up 293.9 yards per game—good for 31st in the league. 

Meanwhile, Manning has lead a deadly efficient offense in the playoffs, producing an 8-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio. 

Forget wondering if the Giants can keep pace with the Patriots, because New England will have issues keeping up with a moving Giants machine. 

Rob Gronkowski

The big thing that worried me was the tight end tandem the Patriots had going into this game. Having Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez is just as big of an advantage as employing a QB like Brady. 

The field may be leveled in this regard, though, as Gronk continues to deal with a high ankle sprain. The Associated Press reports Gronkowski sat out his fourth straight practice. 

Even if he does suit up, there is the fear of rust from one of the best in the game. 

All signs point to the Patriots putting up a great fight but succumbing to a more fit and battle-ready New York Giants. 

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