3. Patriots protection vs. Giants pass rush
Most analysts agree that the best chance for the Giants to spring the upset is to pressure Brady. The Giants led the NFL in sacks during the regular season and are dangerous in that they can generate pressure with just four rushers. Defensive linemen Osi Umenyiora (right), Michael Strahan (left) and Justin Tuck are a potent trio, and the Giants will overload sides of the field and simply try to outman the protection in front of them. Getting to Brady will be imperative because the Pats have a decided edge with their WRs vs. the Giants’ secondary.