It’s one of the most anticipated Super Bowls in recent memory, and for good reason. The Best Offence against the Best Defence is a matchup the seldom happens but when it does, it never disappoints…except when it does (see Seahawks vs Broncos Super Bowl). The Falcons lead the NFL with 33.8 points per game, while the Patriots have allowed the fewest: 15.6 points per game.
This is a tough matchup; Every time I lean one way, I pull back the other way. This is Tom Brady’s 7th Super Bowl appearance, he knows what it takes to win….on the other hand, he’s missing his best weapon: Gronk.
The Falcons have the best Offence in the league…but defence wins championships. Belichick is the best Coach, arguably ever….but he tends to cheat and who knows that he has up his sleeve this game. Julio Jones is the best player playing in this game…and he tends to disappear sometimes.I truly am torn on this decision… my heart says Atlanta, but my mind says never bet against Brady and Belichick.
At the end of the day, what I’m really thinking is that after all that deflategate crap… Tom Brady is motivated and inspired. He’s determined to win the 5th title and receive the Lombardi trophy from Goodell in quite possibly the most awkward exchange ever.
And for that reason I’m taking PATRIOTS (-3) over the FALCONS in Super Bowl 51.