Is NE's defense better then NY's?

NE ranks 31st in Pass D and 17th in Rush D, but they are +17 in T/A. NE has allowed 342 Points this year, ranked 15th.

NY ranks 29th in Pass D and 19th in Rush D, they are +7 in T/A. NY has allowed 400 Points this year, ranked 25th.

I guess the question is, who has a better pass O?

NE ranks #2 in Pass O and #20 in Rush O. NE has scored 513pts.

NY ranks #5 in Pass O and #32 in Rush O. NY has scored 394pts.

I find it interesting that there is so much talk about how bad NE's Defense is, when NY's is equally as bad. The more I look at these stats, I believe NE is going to try and run the ball. I can see the Firm getting a ton of touches and even Hernandez getting some touches to open up the rushing game. In fact I like Hernandez as a darkhorse MVP. He could easily have a rushing TD and a reception TD. There is also alot of talk on Gronk's injury, but no one is talking about Bradshaws stress fracture in his foot.

The only lopsided stats I see are NE rushing O vs. NY rushing D. NE +17 in T/A and NY +7 in T/A.  The pass O & pass D matchup is pretty equal.  The other one that would stand out is strength of schedule, which is lopsided in NY favor. 

The more I look at the more I like the under and the Pats -2.5, but not ready to jump just yet.

NE had 4 turnovers in the game earlier this year and they missed a field goal.  This is definately not a habit by NE.  Lastly, NY scored in the last few seconds on a large pass intererence penalty. 

I am not sure how many times Balt. passed deep to Smith, but I remember at least 2 and one time he was wide open, but the pass was off.  Cruz is much better than Smith and Manning won't miss the deep ball.  This is another huge concern for me. 

Stats are so overrated sometime like in this instance.

Keep in mind that NYG played without their full core of defenders for most of the season. Once they all got back playing healthy, the last month's results greatly differ from their overall season stats.

It could be if they were of the same talent level

Quote Originally Posted by themob:

Pats D have allowed 18.8 pts. last 10 games   

Tim Tebow had a good record his first 8 games as a starter, I won 10 hands in a row in Blackjack 2 years ago, the Giants won a SB when the Bills kicker missed a field goal, the '85 Bears crushed the Patriots...We're concerned with this game, ya know

I am just posting some stats.  I am just tired of hearing how bad NE's defense is and how great NY's defense is.  Bottom line is both defense's are pretty bad.  Lets not forget that NE's defense was much worse in week 9 than it is now and the Giants won on a last second TD in a 4 point game, with a total under 44. 

I am still not ready to pull the trigger on NE yet.

Short Answer: No

Stats can be misleading.  The Giants D was at the bottom for the majority of the season.  But these past 6 weeks or so have been a different story.  That's where the difference is in this game.  The Giants can get a consistent pass rush with 4 and drop everyone else back. 

Quote Originally Posted by themob:

Pats D have allowed 18.8 pts. last 10 games   

They played a bunch of shit team there last 9 of those 10 games

Common opponents...Washington, Buffalo, Philly, Miami, Dallas. Also the week 9 match up.

NE 6-2 Total Pts 257-190

NY 6-3 Total Pts 202-193

Of the common opponents, NY has let up more points.  NE has scored more points.