In the NFC title game, the Giants' Kerry Collins threw for two touchdowns before the Minnesota offense ever touched the ball. The team that can come out and score quickly will have the edge, because a shootout is probably beyond the capabilities of both offenses.
Some offenses are good at playing catch-up.
Not these two. Their defense and our defense have won a lot of games for us. Both defensive units have made dramatic impacts on these teams. In fact, both defenses are so good that if no one gets a big play early, this game could still be going on at midnight, in overtime, with no points on the board and the field between the 40s looking like it's ready for the spring planting. Expect this game to be over on time, however, because perfect games may occur in baseball and bowling, but never in football.