Originally Posted by Nano Reefer
Here's why the Giants will beat the Packers:
The temperature is going to be -5 degrees F on gameday. Windchill puts the temp at -28 degrees F. With weather that cold it is nearly impossible to throw and kick. Throwing too hard can break a finger. So, the game will be all about the run game. Giants have a phenomenal power running game with Brandon Jacobs, and a bit more agility with Ahmad (sp?) Bradshaw. The packers defense lets up an average 103 rush yards a game. The giants let up an average of 97 per game. Close numbers, however, the Packers rush an average of 98 yards per game. The giants rush an average of 134 per game.
So, in a game that will be decided on defense and running the ball, the Giants have a nice size advantage over the Packers.
Oh, and the Giants have won 9 straight on the road. The Giants also have performed better and won in bad weather, however weather this cold destroys that stat.
I would have given you a "Nice Call" on this one, but looking at your avatar/logo, it seems your homerism was really the basis of your prognostication.
With that said, you were correct. Defense and running won it, and it was very hard to kick the ball!!
And a big "Congrats" to LTynes. He managed to save his job, while simultaneously avoiding death threats and hate mail for the rest of his natural life.
And maybe, JUST MAYBE, this will motivate Andy Reid to get the Eagles some help. Plaxico Burress was a STUD tonight. Big game wide receivers = NECESSITY!!
Now I hope the GMen show up against the Pats.