Tuesday, January 22, 2008

SBXLII thoughts

The number has moved from a high of NE -15 to NE -12, a substantial move (total from 55 to 54). I say if you like NE wait another week 'til maybe Wednesday to place your bets, from Thursday on the line may go back up as more NE begin to roll in on the fav, but up until Wednesday the line may continue to go down.

NE O should have a good game plan to counter NYG G front four, coverage schemes and blitzing, but expecting NYG O to counter NE D will be more interesting only if NYG O can actually move the ball consistently. I don't expect to NYG O to have an effective O, NE should be geared to stop run first, pass second, especially by NYG O formation. NE will most likely dare NYG QB Manning to complete deep passes (20+ yds).

NYG D will continue to contain NE 3 - 4 WR sets w/blitzes as seen in previous games, I just expect NE to pick up the blitzes much better and win by double digits

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