Bradshaw set to play
February 04, 2012 18:45:16 UK
Ahmad Bradshaw did not practice on Friday, but the New York Giants declared their starting running back ready for Sunday's Super Bowl.
Bradshaw, who has been nursing a foot injury since sitting out the month of November, would appear to be the potential difference maker in the match up with the New England Patriots.
Should the former collegiate star at Marshall be unable to go at full speed Brandon Jacobs and to a lesser extent D.J. Ware are expected to get the call.
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New York is expected to throw early in an attempt to grab a quick lead before turning it over to their running game to minimize the game time of Tom Brady and the Patriots offense.
Should the Giants find themselves behind early then they'll have to rely on the defensive line to get to the New England quarterback.
It's here that the injury of Rob Gronkowski will be crucial as Bill Belichick may elect to go with two tight ends to attempt to nullify some of the Giants pass rush.
Bradshaw is rated as 34.00 to be MVP in the Superbowl, with Tom Brady 2.25.
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