The Giants-Packers game pitted two even teams which was evident since it had to go to sudden death. Of the four QB's who played yesterday, Eli Manning had the best performance imo. He's really matured during the second half of the season. I hope the Giants will play their best in the Super Bowl in order to make the game interesting.
The Patriots proved yet again that they are the best team this year. The Chargers battled them tough, but came up short at the end. San Diego's impotence in the red zone both on offense and defense hurt them, while New England's efficiency near the goal line on both sides of the ball proved to be the difference in the ballgame.
Another factor was kicker Nate Kaeding's inability to get the ball deep; the Pats got excellent field position every time the Chargers kicked off. And even when the Pats didn't score, they were able to win the field position battle by pinning the Chargers deep in their territory.
While the Chargers' defense made a lot of good plays, I was very disappointed in their inability to scheme against the Pats' formation and situation tendencies in crucial parts of the game.
Philip Rivers showed courage in playing hurt, and he did make some good throws, but he also threw two costly interceptions.
A lot of Chargers fans are bemoaning the fact that San Diego had to play the game with Rivers, LT, Antonio Gates, Lorenzo Neal and Jamal Williams all hurting, but to trot out two cliches--injuries are part of the game, and you play the hand you're dealt with.
The Patriots proved yet again that they are the best team this year. The Chargers battled them tough, but came up short at the end. San Diego's impotence in the red zone both on offense and defense hurt them, while New England's efficiency near the goal line on both sides of the ball proved to be the difference in the ballgame.
Another factor was kicker Nate Kaeding's inability to get the ball deep; the Pats got excellent field position every time the Chargers kicked off. And even when the Pats didn't score, they were able to win the field position battle by pinning the Chargers deep in their territory.
While the Chargers' defense made a lot of good plays, I was very disappointed in their inability to scheme against the Pats' formation and situation tendencies in crucial parts of the game.
Philip Rivers showed courage in playing hurt, and he did make some good throws, but he also threw two costly interceptions.
A lot of Chargers fans are bemoaning the fact that San Diego had to play the game with Rivers, LT, Antonio Gates, Lorenzo Neal and Jamal Williams all hurting, but to trot out two cliches--injuries are part of the game, and you play the hand you're dealt with.