Super Bowl Prediction

I know you are all waiting with baited breath for my Super Bowl analysis and prediction, so here goes. Both the Falcons and the Patriots offenses are incredibly prolific so this game will be about which defense is able to bend without breaking the most. That will mean holding the opposition to just field goals instead of touchdowns. The Patriots will want and need to double cover Julio Jones so the Falcons may be able to use their dual threat running attack to move the ball and keep the Patriots offense off the field. On the other hand, Belichick has had weeks to figure out how to contain the Falcons offense. For the Patriots, it’s all about pass protection because if Brady has time, he will pick the Falcons apart.

Everyone in the NFL hierarchy knows that Roger Goodell does not want to be standing on the same stage as the Patriots after the game today. And that NFL hierarchy include the referees. Patriots fans won’t forget the horrible defensive holding call on Patrick Chung in the Broncos game in late November of 2015 that gave the Broncos, and, by the way, Peyton Manning, home field advantage that they converted into a Super Bowl win.

The Patriots defense will hold the Falcons offense to more field goals than touchdowns until a late, and disputed, pass interference call in the end zone sets up the Falcons for a 30-27 win. And that will create another few days of buzz for the NFL that isn’t focused on injuries and concussions – a win, win for Roger Goodell.