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Defense will carry Giants over Patriots again

February 3, 2012 RSS Feed Print

Championships often are decided by a big play, and Cruz and Nicks have been turning little plays into touchdowns all season. There likely will be chances for more of those.

With both offenses so formidable, former Buffalo Bills coach Marv Levy felt the game was going to be decided by a special teams play, a blocked punt or field goal, or some other play.

"Both teams are here because of special teams plays," Levy said. "When you get two very closely matched teams, which I think they are, look for the kicking game to determine the outcome."

Not likely. Not with the Giants' defense.

Final score: Giants 31, Patriots 17.

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