Patriots vs Giants: Tom Brady Will Win Third Super Bowl MVP

With his legacy as the best NFL quarterback ever at stake, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will give his team a magnificent performance against the New York Giants and earn his third Super Bowl MVP award.

Brady did not play well against the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship game two weeks ago. In fact, he was terrible.

It's very rare Brady has two bad games in a row, especially in the playoffs, so there's no reason to think he won't dominate the Giants defense on Sunday.

Despite having a good pass rush, the Giants had the 29th-ranked passing defense this season thanks to a secondary that is average at best. If the Giants don't pressure Brady consistently, the Patriots quarterback will destroy their defense that has zero playmakers in the secondary.

The Giants have intercepted just one pass in the playoffs and have been hit with injuries to several defensive backs throughout the year. Without a dominant pass rush, the Giants will be carved up by Brady time and time again.

Brady has so many weapons at his disposal, but the most important part of the Patriots offense is it's suited to excel anywhere on the field.

With star tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez, the Patriots can dominate the middle of the field with two players that have the size of a normal tight and the speed and route-running ability of a wide receiver.

If the Giants take away the middle of the field, Brady will find receivers Wes Welker, Deion Branch and even the disappointing Chad Ochocinco on the outside near the sideline.

There isn't anywhere on the field that Brady isn't comfortable throwing to, and he has talented pass-catchers for each situation.

With Brady having so much to gain from a legacy standpoint, you cannot believe he won't have a great game in Super Bowl XLVI, not with the competitive fire burning in him.

Brady will respond to the pressure of beating the Giants and earn his third Super Bowl MVP of his career in a huge Patriots victory on Sunday.