Arizona Sports predicts Super Bowl XLVI
Feb 4, 2012, 12:24 AM
Giants vs. Patriots, part two.
Super Bowl XLVI has arrived, and the game, while a rematch
of the one played in Glendale four years ago, is set to be
a good one.
Our staff is fairly divided on who is going to win this
game because, frankly, it’s a really tough one to call.
But we tried.
What is your prediction? Do you completely disagree with
any of our staff’s predictions and why?
| Doug Franz |
Tom Brady would be motivated if this game was at the Arctic Circle against the Alaskan all-stars. There’s a different motivation for Sunday. For the first time in years, Brady’s entering a post-season game thinking he doesn’t deserve it. Brady knows his team carried him to the Super Bowl. He was as brilliant as always through the season but he was terrible in the AFC Conference Championship game. He will put on a performance for the ages.
Eli Manning was as great as any of the legends of the
The coaches are two of the best, the players are Final Score: Patriots 27, Giants 20 |
| Tyler Bassett |
Eli keeps pace with Tom with his own weaponry on the outside and the Giants DL gets to Brady enough times create a mistake or two. Final Score: Giants 30, Patriots 24 |
| Dave Burns |
You know in the movies when, right before impending doom, a character will say “It’s quiet in here….too quiet.” I feel the same way about this game. Just about everybody thinks the Giants will win, and frankly so do I; easily in fact. So why do I suspect impending doom? I’ll stick with the Giants. Can’t see that Patriots secondary slowing down Eli and that trio of wide receivers. I can see the Giants pass rush getting to Tom Brady. Final Score: Giants 34, Patriots 24 |
| Vince Marotta |
The Patriots have won 10 straight, but the Giants are rolling right now too, and it’s hard for me to pick against them. The New York pass rush is fierce, ranking 3rd in the league during the regular season and they’ve racked up 20 sacks during their current 5-game winning streak. The Patriots o-line has done a nice job protecting Brady, allowing just one sack this postseason, but I think the Giants’ pass rush is too good. And let’s face it, Eli Manning is an elite big-game quarterback who doesn’t blink in pressure situations. This will be a great game – not quite as good as Super Bowl 42 here in Glendale, but the outcome will be similar. Final Score: Giants 23, Patriots 21 |
| John Gambadoro |
Brady knocked out on first play of game by vicious sack by Justin Tuck and doesn’t return. Brian Hoyer knocked out on second play by Pierre-Paul and Ryan Mallett hands off the rest of the game without throwing a pass. Eli throws for four touchdown passes and 385 yards, Ahmad Bradshaw goes for 115 rushing and two touchdowns. Final Score: Giants 42, Patriots 0 |
Carter Nacke |
Welcome to Manning vs. Brady, Part Deux. These two will decide the Super Bowl. Defense will be a factor, but the top NFL team will rest on the backs of Tom and Eli. And I’m giving the win to New England, because Brady will outplay Manning. Final Score: Patriots 20, Giants 13 |
| Adam Green |
My head says Giants because of their defensive line and explosive wide receivers, while my heart says there’s no way Tom Brady and Bill Belichick lose another Super Bowl. I’m going with my heart.
Though this game will be similar to the one played four
Rob Gronkowski — one leg and all — dominates the Giants, Final Score: Patriots 20, Giants 17 |
Paul Calvisi |
Paulie Pigskin: By my count, Bill Belichick has actually smiled. Not once, but at least twice. In fact, Coach Catatonic even cracked a joke upon arrival in Indy. Really?! What does the Hooded-One know that we don’t? Paulie Pigskin predicts Belichick will be sporting a perma-grin after the Super Bowl as well. Final Score: Patriots 45, Giants 17 |
| Katy Hartley |
Brady throws a bomb in the 4th quarter to win it for the Pats. Better defense wins this game since we are looking at two of the league’s worst for the regular season. Pats will force more turnovers. Final Score: Patriots 34, Giants 28 |
Kyndra de St. Aubin |
Key to the game is the Giants pass rush.
Osi Umenyora, Justin Tuck and Jason Pierre-Paul. Those
Tom Brady has a “slide” step that allows him to buy more
Another key to the Giants winning…that coincides with
According to ESPN Stats & Info…the Giants sacked QBs 34
The Giants HAVE to get to the QB to be successful. When Final Score: Giants 34, Patriots 28 |
| Daria Del Colliano |
This game is all about revenge, whether either team will admit it or not. I think in the end, it will be a close game with the superior quarterback coming out on top. Sorry, Eli. This is Brady’s time to shine. The Giants ended the season hot and it seems hard to pick against a team that has the momentum on their side. But even though the Pats’ defense has been cause for concern, I think they’ll find a way to stop Eli when it counts to set the stage for Brady and a dramatic conclusion to a tight, hard-fought contest. I’m envisioning a late bomb from Brady being the deciding factor in this year’s Super Bowl. Final Score: Patriots 27, Giants 20 |
