Time to add more ice to Patriots owner Robert Kraft's fingers
ARLINGTON, Texas - In an epic battle that went down to a crucial onside kick in the fourth, New England held on to win its fourth championship in franchise history, winning 35-28. Not only did New England QB Tom Brady (4 TDs, 1 rushing TD, 1 INT, 393 yards, 136.7 passer rating) and Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers (2 TDs, 1 INT, 207 yards, 111.8 passer rating), live up to their billing, but when Rodgers was temporarily sidelined with an injury midway through the game, Packers backup QB Matt Flynn rose to the occasion on the highest stage (1 TD, 0 INTs, 110 yards, 134.6 passer rating).
Pats' TE Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski was instrumental keeping the Patriots' passing attack prolific, and finished with well over 100 yards receiving on 9 receptions. Late in the fourth quarter, a timely interception by Patriots' CB Leigh Bodden, and a long TD sprint by TE Aaron Hernandez which came off an amazing catch coupled with a sick juke move, sealed the victory for New England.
Aside from the clutch finish by the Patriots, a key difference-maker was the tale of the two running backs. With Green Bay so concerned with defending the pass, Pats' RB "The Law Firm" BenJarvus Green-Ellis ate it up on the ground, running with consistency and finishing with 44 yards rushing on 10 attempts. Contrast that with Green Bay RB Ryan Grant, who ended with only 25 yards on 9 attempts.
Pats' TE Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski was instrumental keeping the Patriots' passing attack prolific, and finished with well over 100 yards receiving on 9 receptions. Late in the fourth quarter, a timely interception by Patriots' CB Leigh Bodden, and a long TD sprint by TE Aaron Hernandez which came off an amazing catch coupled with a sick juke move, sealed the victory for New England.
Aside from the clutch finish by the Patriots, a key difference-maker was the tale of the two running backs. With Green Bay so concerned with defending the pass, Pats' RB "The Law Firm" BenJarvus Green-Ellis ate it up on the ground, running with consistency and finishing with 44 yards rushing on 10 attempts. Contrast that with Green Bay RB Ryan Grant, who ended with only 25 yards on 9 attempts.
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