by Lundberg - January 21, 2012 - - Comment Now »
I see a rematch brewing (3-1 last week, 6-2 for the playoffs, 134-121-7 on the season)…
Giants (+2.5) over 49ers: If you read my post a couple entries below, you’d know who I’m taking in this game. The 49ers are an excellent team all around. They went 13-3, weren’t blown out all season and beat the Saints in the playoffs; that speaks for itself. However, the Giants are playing like a borderline dominant team right now. They’ve taken four consecutive must-win games by a combined score of 121-50. They dominated the 15-1 Packers and their historic passing attack. I’m just not sure what San Francisco does better at the moment (other than have the edge in the kicking game). As good as the Niners defense is, they narrowly defeated New Orleans despite getting five turnovers and Drew Brees still managed to throw for 462 yards and four scores. I think the Giants are the better team.
Patriots (-7.5) over Ravens: Much like New York, I believe New England has improved as the season has gone along, particularly on the defensive side. Meanwhile, the Ravens have a stout D but I don’t think its a special one. And then there’s the Tom Brady-Joe Flacco matchup.
