Mattie T’s AFC & NFC Championship Game Recaps

Hello everyone!

As you all know, Super Bowl XLII is just 8 days away between the Giants & Patriots! I will have an extensive Super Bowl blog up next week & you might be surprised at my pick! Even though New England has the NFL’s top-ranked offense, that normally doesn’t equate to success in the big game.

 

In the last 16 Super Bowls, the team with the top-ranked offense has gone just 9-7, including 2 losses alone in this decade by the ‘01 Rams & the ‘06 Seahawks.

But for now, let’s see how the Giants & Patriots punched in their tickets to Glendale, AZ…

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Star Player of the Game: Patriots RB Laurence Maroney, who rushed 25 times for 122 yards & scored 1 touchdown.

 

Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson on his knee injury which forced Norv Turner to sit him for most of the game:

“From getting it reinjured the first play, I just knew I didn’t have it. I’m kind of at a loss for words.”

 

The New England Patriots will make their 6th Super Bowl apperance, which ties them alongside Pittsburgh & Denver for 2nd on the all-time list.

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Star Player of the Game: Giants WR Plaxico Burress, who caught 11 receptions for 154 yards.

Giants K Lawrence Tynes on his game-winning 47 yard field goal in overtime despite 2 misses in the 4th quarter:

“I screwed it up twice. Thank God we got another opportunity.”

 
The New York Giants will make their 4th Super Bowl apperance, which ties them alongside Green Bay, Buffalo & Minnesota for 4th on the all-time list.

 

My Super Bowl preview should be up by next weekend!

Until then,

Mattie T

Sports Writer for BMS Radio Chicago

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