Dennis Green's 2-Minute Drill

By Dennis Green
NCS Expert NFL Contributor

The Super Bowl this year is unique for a couple of reasons. The New England Patriots beat the New York Giants in the last game of the 2007 regular season. There is good news and bad news for each team. First, the Patriots finished the regular undefeated with a perfect 16-0 record. This has never been accomplished before in the history of the NFL. They have broken most of the NFL offensive records along the way.

The MVP quarterback, Tom Brady broke some and wide receiver Randy Moss broke some. Surprisingly, Moss has only caught two passes in two of their earlier playoff games. The Patriots have been running the ball very well and are expected to continue this approach in this game. The Patriots defense is loaded with veterans and most of them have already won a couple Super Bowls.

The New York Giants lost that game to the Patriots at home in the Meadowlands. The good news for the Giants is that they do not play well at home. In contrast, they rarely lose on the road and the confidence they show is amazing. The football game in Green Bay in tough wintry conditions was an example of their mental and physical toughness. They have an excellent defensive line that can put pressure on Tom Brady. Also, the Giants have an outstanding running attack and have the big play passing game to go with it.

So, pick your favorite spot to watch the game, enjoy the commercials, and root for someone even if your main team is not playing.

Dennis Green's 2-Minute Drill

2-Minute Drill: NFL Playoffs
by Dennis Green
NC Sports Expert Contributor

The interest in the NFL and the playoffs is at an all time high. That's what an undefeated regular season accomplished by the New England Patriots will get you.

The Patriots will be the favorites throughout the playoffs with home field advantage and January outdoor weather.

The defending Super Bowl champs, Indianapolis Colts, are ready and able to repeat as champions, but on the road in the northeast, with a typical cold and windy day will be a negative factor.

The flavor of the playoffs seems to be Jacksonville. They are very physical on defense, run the ball well on offense and can make big plays on special teams.

The San Diego Chargers riding a six-game winning streak are getting hot at just the right time and seem to have a strong resolve to go all the way.

Pittsburgh with a divisional championship in their back pocket can play without the pressure of expectations on the first year coach, Mike Tomlin.

The six teams in the NFC have all seemed to cool off late in the season. Dallas is still the #1 ranked team and has home field advantage, but they are not as healthy as they would like to be.

Green Bay has had an excellent regular season and will have a second round home game on the frozen tundra of northern Wisconsin.

The playoffs are here so sit back and enjoy.