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Will Tom Brady haul in more Super Bowl hardware this weekend?

Super Bowl XLVI is finally upon us. We've had to survive two weeks of endless media coverage, but it's finally time to put all of the drama behind us as the New England Patriots and New York Giants are about to take the field.

These two teams present a very interesting matchup, as they play to each other's strengths and weaknesses quite well. I have found it interesting how many people seem to be sure the Giants will be the victor; that was the overwhelming favorite during our polling of guests this past week on Sirius XM Fantasy Sports Radio (check us out Tuesday through Thursday from 10 p.m. ET - 1 a.m. ET on Sirius 210 and XM 87).

Super Bowl XLVI Player Predictions

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick remembers that having a strong running game in the playoffs leads to Super Bowl victories and heavily relies on running backs BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead. The Law Firm rushes 19 times for 76 yards and a touchdown while Woodhead chips in 60 yards of total yardage. Using the running backs early and often will quickly make the strong pass rush of the G-Men a non-factor, allowing Brady to have time to find his talented tight ends and pick apart the New York secondary.

While Eli Manning has played at an elite level during the playoffs and been smart with the football, the team's aggressive style of pushing the ball downfield in offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride's offense bites him in the tail to the tune of two interceptions.

Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco, who was invisible all season, is not only active for the game but he catches two passes, including a 50-plus yard touchdown reception. He tweets about it non-stop following the game.

Despite all of the media attention given to Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski's ankle, Gronk and his ankle are just fine. He catches six balls for 90 yards and a score.

Giants running backs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw combine to rush for less than 100 yards during the game.

Hakeem Nicks leads the Giants in receptions and yardage, as the Patriots focus on shutting down the big-plays from Victor Cruz during the game. Mario Manningham catches three passes and finds the end zone for Big Blue.

As if Tom Brady's life couldn't get any better, he takes home Super Bowl MVP honors when he doesn't turn the ball over and passes for 330 yards and two scores.

Super Bowl XLVI Prediction

In yet another close Super Bowl, the Patriots pull off a nail biter with a 24-21 victory over the Giants.

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Jack Douglas, at 07:54 on 02/04/12, says: Ryan, Ryan, Ryan. We buy you books, send you to school and this is how you pay us back? New York Giants 31, New England Patriots 21, four sacks for the Giants and two TD passes for MVP Eli Manning, who will throw 1 interception on a tipped pass. Brady, always panicky when playing the Giants, will throw three interceptions, "hear footsteps" all day and night long, and once again not get it done. Gisele Bundchen's prayer chain notwithstanding, the Giants no doubt have their own "prayer chains" and I think the players themselves will be left to win or lose the game. The Giants' defense and passing game will get it done.

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Jack Douglas, at 08:05 on 02/04/12, says: Most men don't have the chance to go out on top. It has occurred to me that Tom Coughlin is rumored to be the oldest head coach in the league at about 65 years of age. If he wins tomorrow, what else is there to prove? If he wins tomorrow, it is at least even money that he retires. If he does that, there will be other lucrative and much less stressful opportunities for Coach Coughlin. He could then join one of the Sunday NFL programs or "Inside the NFL" and have much less stress, a solid paycheck, good visibility, and the luxury of going out on top with all the goowill that comes from winning a Super Bowl. If that happens, who would be the next New York Giants Head Coach? Possibly Defensive Coordinator Fewell. Now, that would be a feel good story all the way around. How about ... Bill Cowher?

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Jack Douglas, at 07:08 on 02/06/12, says: It looks like I made a mistake. Ryan, not Cory, made the prediction. It was a good prediction, but one I disagreed with. I kept saying and feeling I was "55%" certain NY would win, but certainly believed NE could win. THose are two of the best teams I have ever seen and this was a game that seemed to start slowly and then take off like a rocket after halftime. I'd say it was a top 10 all-time Super Bowl. Is Eli Manning now elite? Yes. Hands down. He completed 30 of 40 passes, threw into tight coverage successfully, completed another fantastic pass (this one to Mario Manningham) and did not turn the ball over. The Giants' defense stepped up in a huge way. Well done, Giants. As for Tom BRady and his mates, they have nothing to feel bad about. They gave NY all they could handle and Tom Brady played exceptionally well. But did anyone notice that Brady and Manning had almost identical stats? I would say Brady is a top-4 NFL QB and Manning is in the top six. What a game!

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