New York Giants (9-7) Square Off Against New England Patriots (13-3) in Super Bowl XLVI

Filed under Game Preview on February 2nd, 2012

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The New York Giants and the New England Patriots will play for the NFL championship when they meet at Lucas Oil Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6:30 PM ET and the game can be seen on NBC.

In their previous meeting in week nine, the Patriots fell, 24-20. Mathias Kiwanuka racked up 12 tackles and one interception.

The Giants enter the game fresh off a close 20-17 win over the 49ers. Eli Manning completed 32 passes on 58 attempts for 316 yards, two scores and no picks. Victor Cruz also had a good game, catching 10 balls for 142 yards. The Patriots come into the game fresh off a close 23-20 victory over the Ravens. Rob Gronkowski put forth a terrific effort, hauling in five passes for 87 yards.

Giants Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A	93.5	E. Manning	359	589	4,933	29	16

Patriots Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
A+	100+	T. Brady	401	611	5,235	39	12

Giants Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	85.2	A. Bradshaw	RB	171	659	3.9	9
C	76.6	B. Jacobs	RB	152	571	3.8	7
C-	72.0	D. Ware	RB	46	163	3.5	0

Patriots Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
C+	78.8	B. Green-Elli	RB	181	667	3.7	11
C	76.9	S. Ridley	RB	87	441	5.1	1
C-	71.4	D. Woodhead	RB	77	351	4.6	1

Giants Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	98.6	V. Cruz	WR	82	1,536	18.7	9
A	94.1	H. Nicks	WR	76	1,192	15.7	7
B-	81.4	J. Ballard	TE	38	604	15.9	4

Patriots Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100+	W. Welker	WR	122	1,569	12.9	9
A+	100+	R. Gronkowski	TE	90	1,327	14.7	17
A+	100+	A. Hernandez	TE	79	910	11.5	7