From: Brian Doyle
RE: Giants vs. Patriots
Date: 11/17/15
After attending the past three regular season games between the Giants and the Patriots, as well as viewing two Super Bowl match-ups on television in 2008 and 2012, I have come to the determination that the Giants and the Patriots may have played the top five games in the entire NFL from 2007 to Present.
After leaving Metlife stadium on Sunday night, after a particularly heart wrenching defeat, I can honestly say that it was the greatest game I have ever witnessed. Bar none. And that makes me smile.
I really don't know what the answer is.... But WHY do the Patriots and Giants ALWAYS play in thrilling games? Why (save for 16-0 game in '07, which still qualifies as a thrilling game) do all of their games get decided in the final drive? Is it because the Patriots have the potential GOAT QB? Probably. Is it because Eli Manning has balls of steel? Probably. Is it because Tom Coughlin and Bill Bellichick are two of the best coaches in the game? Probably. Lucky? Yeah maybe in SB 42. Regardless of the reason, our two fan bases have been treated to the best 5 game series (regardless of your allegiance) based on sheer entertainment value likely of all time.
See here's the thing, After Sunday nights game for the ages, I am no longer concerned with who looks like he has downs syndrome, who is the GOAT, or who is the only team in the past 10 years who can say they can call the Patriots their bitch. I know there are a few Jabronis on both sides that are too thick headed to see the forest for the trees. But I can tell that there is mutual respect on both sides because I'm not sure I got one in your face comment from anyone after Sunday nights game.
Here are the facts:
- The Giants play the Patriots the best out of anyone, even if they are a mediocre team.
- The Patriots are a Great team led by an all time great.
- Eli Manning IS, in fact, a Great Quarterback.
- In the past 8 years the Giants are 3-2 against the Patriots, including Two Super bowls.
- The Patriots have won Four Superbowls since Y2K.
Bottom line is we have something special going on here, you guys. Lets not fuck it up by talking shit (READ: JABRONIS). Lets embrace the fact that on any given day, Either team is probably going to win the game in the last two minutes. Which at the end of the day, makes for great entertainment.
Go Giants!
