sometimes I wonder if that week off is a good thing...they did not look sharp. Gotta give some credit to the Giants though as they were prepared and the d smothered the packers (front 7 and secondary...they played great)
This is turning into a trend in the NFL..... The best team in October and November is rarely the best team in January. It seems that coaches still haven't quite figured out how to get their guys rest, yet stay sharp enough to compete. The big difference today is that NY has been playing for their season for the past month.... They were just better prepared to play a big game. GB looked like they were in preseason mode.
NFC-C should be a great game. Two teams led by great D..... So much for the notion that you can win the NFC with passing alone -- Bye bye NO and GB.
I hate when teams rest their starters in week 17. Then they are off for two weeks and often come out rusty. As you said, NY had momentum from the end of the season and has carried it right through.
I've said it before but that Packers offensive system does not impress me. How many of the seemingly few Rodgers completions had to come on pinpoint accurate throws? Where are all the crossing routes? The short-to-intermediate routes across the middle? It seems 90% of their offense stems from slants and go-routes. Whereas teams like the Saints and Pats always seem to find players open all over the field.
I like the Pats the rest of the way. Their offense is just unbelievable. Though I'd like to see the Giants win it all as I'm a big fan of Coughlin.