Super Bowl XLVI (46)

New England Patriots

Super Bowl XLVI

New York Giants

Regular Season Record: 13-3 (1st Place AFC East)

Home Team

Will Wear Blue Jerseys

Date: February 5, 2012

Time: 6:30pm EST

Location: Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, Indiana

Regular Season Record: 9-7 (1st Place NFC East)

Away Team

Will Wear White Jerseys

 Patriots Team Info

Giants Team Info

PassingCmpAttYdsTDs
Tom Brady401611523539
RushingCarYdsAvgTDs
BenJarvus Green-Ellis1816673.711
Stevan Ridley874415.11
ReceivingRecYdsAvgTDs
Wes Welker122156912.99
Rob Gronkowski90132714.717

Offense

PositionFirst TeamSecond Team
Left TackleMatt Light
Right TackleNate SolderSebastian Vollmer
Tight EndRob GronkowskiAaron Hernandez
QuarterbackTom BradyBrian Hoyer
Left Wide ReceiverDeion BranchChad Ochocinco
Right GuardBrian WatersDonald Thomas
Left GuardLogan Mankins
CenterDan ConnollyRyan Wendell
Right Wide ReceiverWes WelkerJulian Edelman
Running BackBenJarvus Green-EllisDanny Woodhead
FullbackShane VereenStevan Ridley

Defense

PositionFirst TeamSecond Team
Right Defensive EndAndre CarterMike Wright
Left Outside LinebackerTracy WhiteJerod Mayo
Left Defensive EndShaun EllisJermaine Cunningham
Right Outside LinebackerRob NinkovichGary Guyton
Free SafetySergio BrownDarius Butler
Left CornerbackDevin McCourtyRas-I Dowling
Strong SafetyPatrick ChungJosh Barrett
Right CornerbackLeigh BoddenKyle Arrington
Left Defensive TackleKyle Love
Middle LinebackerBrandon SpikesDane Fletcher
Right Defensive TackleVince Wilfork

Special Teams

PositionFirst TeamSecond Team
KickerStephen Gostkowski
Long SnapperDanny Aiken
Punt ReturnerJulian EdelmanWes Welker
PunterZoltan Mesko
HolderZoltan Mesko
Kick ReturnerTaylor Price

  • Running Back Comparison: While each team’s running back squad might not be the flashiest bunch in the NFL, they do exactly what it takes to win. In fact, they just might be the deciding factor in Super Bowl XLVI.
  • The Patriots Dynasty: The perception of the Patriots has changed since the past decade. No longer are they the most feared team in the NFL. Brady & Company hope to right that ship once Super Bowl XLVI is in the books.
  • Defense Wins Championships: Despite the offense-heavy Super Bowl XLVI matchup, make no mistake that defense will still be the deciding factor for the NFL Championship.
  • Spotlight – Gronkowski & Hernandez: Most teams would kill to have just one of these players on their team. But the Patriots have them both – and it’s changing the way defenses attack New England

PassingCmpAttYdsTDs
Eli Manning359589493329
RushingCarYdsAvgTDs
Ahmad Bradshaw1716593.99
Brandon Jacobs1525713.87
ReceivingRecYdsAvgTDs
Victor Cruz82153618.79
Hakeem Nicks76119215.77

Offense

PositionFirst TeamSecond Team
Left TackleWill BeattyJames Brewer
Right TackleKareem McKenzieStacy Andrews
Tight EndJake BallardTravis Beckum
QuarterbackEli ManningDavid Carr
Left Wide ReceiverVictor CruzJerrel Jernigan
Right GuardChris SneeMitch Petrus
Left GuardDavid DiehlKevin Boothe
CenterDavid Baas
Right Wide ReceiverMario ManninghamHakeem Nicks
Running BackBrandon JacobsD.J. Ware
FullbackHenry Hynoski

Defense

PositionFirst TeamSecond Team
Right Defensive EndJustin TuckDave Tollefson
Left Outside LinebackerMichael BoleyJacquian Williams
Left Defensive EndOsi UmenyioraJason Pierre-Paul
Right Outside LinebackerMathias Kiwanuka
Free SafetyAntrel RolleDeon Grant
Left CornerbackCorey WebsterBrian Williams
Strong SafetyKenny PhillipsTyler Sash
Right CornerbackAaron RossMichael Coe
Left Defensive TackleLinval JosephRocky Bernard
Middle LinebackerGreg Jones
Right Defensive TackleChris CantyJimmy Kennedy

Special Teams

PositionFirst TeamSecond Team
KickerLawrence Tynes
Long SnapperZak DeOssie
Punt ReturnerAaron RossMichael Coe
PunterSteve Weatherford
HolderSteve Weatherford
Kick ReturnerDevin ThomasD.J. Ware
  • Spotlight – New York Giants D-Line: The New York Giants will be relying heavily on their defensive line to put the pressure on Tom Brady. Thankfully for Giants fans, there’s no unit equipped to stop the Patriots quite like the Giants D.
  • Running Back Comparison: While each team’s running back squad might not be the flashiest bunch in the NFL, they do exactly what it takes to win. In fact, they just might be the deciding factor in Super Bowl XLVI.
  • Eli Manning’s Legacy: Eli Manning has always lived in the shadow of his older brother Peyton.  Super Bowl XLVI is his chance to escape once and for all.
  • Defense Wins Championships: Despite the offense-heavy Super Bowl XLVI matchup, make no mistake that defense will still be the deciding factor for the NFL Championship.

Aaron

Aaron is an avid sports fan who passionately follows the NFL, NBA and MLB, in addition to NCAA Sports. He is an Arizona State University grad who loves the Dodgers and the Patriots.

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