START EM

QB Tom Brady, New England vs New York Giants
QB Eli Manning, New York Giants vs New England
RB Laurence Maroney, New England vs New York Giants
WR Randy Moss, New England vs New York Giants
WR Wes Welker, New England vs New York Giants
WR Plaxico Burress, New York Giants vs New England
K Stephen Gostkowski, New England vs New York Giants
Patriots defense

BENCH EM

RB Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants vs New England
WR Donte’ Stallworth, New England vs New York Giants
WR Amani Toomer, New York Giants vs New England
K Lawrence Tynes, New York Giants vs New England
Giants defense

POTENTIAL SLEEPERS

RB Kevin Faulk, New England vs New York Giants
RB Ahmad Bradshaw, New York Giants vs New England

New England Patriots

QB Tom Brady (leg)-Brady will play in the Super Bowl against the New York Giants.
S Rodney Harrison (thigh)-Harrison is expected to play in the Super Bowl against the New York Giants.

New York Giants

CB Aaron Ross (illness)-Ross should be able to play in the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots.
WR Plaxico Burress (ankle)-Burress will play in the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots

1. Get Randy Moss involved-Moss has been quiet this post-season, but he can make some real noise at any time.  When Moss makes a big play, it can literally take the life out of the opposing team.

2. Pressure Eli Manning-When Manning is under constant pressure, he tends to buckle and make a key mistake or two.  Eli has had an outstanding post-season so far, but if the Patriots can make him lose his confidence, the game won’t even be close.

3. Shut down Giants running game-The key to beating the Giants for the past few seasons has been to shut down their running game and make Manning be the one to try and win the game.  That formula still applies today.

4. Get the ball to Wes Welker and Kevin Faulk on 3rd downs-New England is tough to beat, because they are the best at keeping the chains moving.  Tom Brady relies on Welker and Faulk as his main targets on 3rd downs, and opposing defenses are so concerned about Moss, that they allow the duo to nickel and dime them to death.

5. Be willing to run the ball-The Giants have a stellar pass rush, and the best way to slow it down is to run the ball right at them.  If the Patriots abandon the run, as they have in other games, Brady could finish the game with more than just a sore ankle.

New York Giants

1. Put pressure on Tom Brady-Just ask the Jacksonville Jaguars what Brady will do when he is allowed time to throw the football. 

2. Run the ball well-The lethal offense of the Patriots cannot score if they are standing on the sideline.  If New York can move the ball via the run, and dominate the time of possession, they have a chance to defeat the giant.

3. Don’t allow any big plays-New England can dent the scoreboard on one quick play, or they have no trouble converting a long methodical drive into a score.  However, it is important to limit their big plays and keep the score as close as possible.

4. Defend Wes Welker and Kevin Faulk on 3rd downs-Brady looks for Welker and Faulk to move the chains. It is essential that the Giants tackle the aforementioned duo before they can reach the sticks. They must force the Patriots to have to punt the ball.

5. Have to win turnover battle-The Patriots are near impossible to beat, which means that it is vital that the Giants win the turnover battle to have a chance in the game.  If New York continues to protect the ball well, they certainly are good enough to pull off the upset.

Here is a look at who helped and who did not help their draft stock after the 2008 Senior Bowl.

Helped Their Cause

DL Sedrick Ellis, USC
RB Matt Forte, Tulane
QB Chad Henne, Michigan
QB Joe Flacco, Delaware
WR Lavelle Hawkins, California
TE Martin Rucker, Missouri
P Mike Dragosavich, North Dakota State
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State
CB Quentin Demps, UTEP
LB Dan Conner, Penn State
DL Jason Jones, Eastern Michigan

Hurt Their Cause

QB Brian Brohm, Louisville
TE John Carlson, Notre Dame
DE Quentin Groves, Auburn
QB Colt Brennan, Hawaii
K Alexis Serna, Oregon State

QB Erik Ainge, Tennessee
WR Donnie Avery, Houston
OL Heath Benedict, Newberry College
TE Cole Bennett, Auburn
QB Colt Brennan, Hawaii
P Durant Brooks, Georgia Tech
LB Titus Brown, Mississippi State
DL Red Bryant, Texas A&M
WR Andre Caldwell, Florida
DB Simeon Castille, Alabama
RB Tashard Choice, Georgia Tech
TE Brandon Cottam, Tennessee
OL Oniel Cousins, UTEP
K Brandon Coutu, Georgia
DB Quintin Demps, UTEP
WR Early Doucet, LSU
WR Harry Douglas, Louisville
OL Robert Felton, Arkansas
DL Andre Fluellen, Florida State
RB Matt Forte, Tulane
DL Wallace Gilberry, Alabama
DB Marcus Griffin, Texas
LB Gary Guyton, Georgia Tech
WR D.J. Hall, Alabama
DL Marcus Harrison, Arkansas
RB Jacob Hester, LSU
LB Ali Highsmith, LSU
RB Peyton Hillis, Arkansas
DB Chevis Jackson, LSU
WR Dexter Jackson, Appalachian State
OL Steve Justice, Wake Forest
DL Kendall Langord, Hampton
DB Patrick Lee, Auburn
OL Kory Lichtensteiger, Bowling Green
RB Rafael Little, Kentucky
OL Mike McGlynn, Pittsburgh
DB Leodis McKelvin, Troy
LB Ben Meffitt, South Florida
DL Dre Moore, Maryland
OL Barry Richardson, Clemson
DL Darrell Robertson, Georgia Tech
DB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State
DL Athyba Rubin, Iowa State
DS Garrison Sanborn, Florida State
TE Jacob Tamme, Kentucky
DL Jeremy Thompson, Wake Forest
OL Cody Wallace, Texas A&M
LB Phillip Wheeler, Georgia Tech
OL Chris Williams, Vanderbilt
DB D.J. Wolfe, Oklahoma
QB Andre Woodson, Kentucky
LB Wesley Woodyard, Kentucky