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We are less than a week out from Super Bowl XLVI, but we’ve technically already seen this game before, so what’s the fun in talking about it? Instead, let’s talk about the best Super Bowls that never happened. Drew Lange reviews the top 11 championship showdowns that never were.
When the New England Patriots take the field versus the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI, several of the same names, players, and stars from their first Super Bowl encounter, Super Bowl XLII, will be back. But perhaps not as many as you think.
In this post, as I do every week in our weekly Bettor’s Guides, I will provide the initial point spread for Super Bowl 46 plus my quick pick and all the basic viewing information.
The two games played yesterday resulted in one of the greatest NFL Championship weekends of all-time. Both games were close throughout, and were decided by a field goal. Each game has its own fair share of storylines, but there is one common factor that affected the outcomes of both games: special teams.
In this afternoon’s second conference championship game, the red hot New York Giants travel to San Francisco to take on the consistent, physical 49ers. Here is all the basic info you need to know, what MSF’s writers have said about the game this week, and a poll so you can take your pick.
The Giants embarrassed the Packers in Green Bay last week in a 37-20 win, and the 49ers beat the Saints, 36-32, in one of the greatest playoff games in recent memory. Both teams feature tough defenses, but the offenses have come alive in the past few weeks for both teams.
Conference Championship Sunday is only one day away, and four teams still have their hopes alive for a Super Bowl title. The four teams remaining provide possible Super Bowl matchups that will be very interesting to watch.
The NFC Championship features Eli Manning and Alex Smith, the number one overall picks of the 2004 and 2005 NFL Draft. Both QB’s have taken separate and somewhat bumpy roads to get to this game.
In this afternoon’s late game, the surging New York Giants travel to frigid Green Bay to take on the defending champion Packers. Here is all the basic info you need to know, what MSF’s writers have said about the game this week, and a poll so you can take your pick.
Four games, eight teams, eight storylines. The Divisional Round often produces the most compelling and memorable moments of the NFL Playoffs. He are Kurt’s predictions for each game.
There are a number of different ways that an NFL player can become an impact player for his team. The 2011 season provided great examples of rookies playing phenomenally from the get go, players making “the jump” in their second or third year, and seasoned veterans finally breaking through. Here’s the recap from Chris Callaway, plus a look at potential breakout players of 2012.
The second set of games on Wild Card Weekend starts off with a great matchup, as the Atlanta Falcons are going on the road to face the New York Giants. The Saints easily defeated the Lions yesterday, so the winner of this game is heading into Lambeau to take on the 15-1 Packers.
The NFC East champion will be decided Sunday night in New York, where the Cowboys and Giants are squaring off for the last spot in the NFC playoffs.
After the Saints and Falcons play tonight, just one more week will remain in the NFL regular season. As usual, there are myriad iterations of playoff matchups that could become a reality based on what happens tonight and in Week 17. Here is a rundown of the NFC playoff scenarios.
The Giants are heading to Dallas to take on the Cowboys in a game that is very important for the race in the NFC East.
