Tom Brady and the Patriots grabbed a 10-9 lead entering halftime with a 96-yard march that tied the record for longest drive in Super Bowl history.

Is Giants punter Steve Weatherford the early clubhouse leader for Super Bowl XLVI MVP?

In building their 9-0 lead over the New England Patriots in the first quarter, the New York Giants benefited from two key plays. The first came from their defense and the second was a mistake from the Patriots.

Breathe easy, Patriots fans. Your team’s on the scoreboard.

The Giants’ defense drew first blood, but it was their offense that deepened the wound late in the first quarter of Super Bowl XLVI.

One of the biggest reasons the Giants upset the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII was the play of their defensive line. Big Blue is off to a good start in Super Bowl XLVI.

The Giants’ first drive started out with promise, with Eli Manning marching them inside the Patriots’ 40-yard line. But New England’s defense stood up.

We’ve covered a lot of Super Bowl XLVI pregame, but let’s round up a few final notes.

James Ihedigbo, the hard-hitting safety whom Rex Ryan cut back in August, led the Patriots out on the field at the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl XLVI is being aired on NBC, so naturally the pregame festivities at Lucas Oil Stadium have the Peacock’s finger prints all over them.

It’s uncertain what, if any, impact Chad Ochocinco will make for the Patriots in his first-ever Super Bowl appearance, but he left nothing on the field in the style department.

Justin Tuck‘s the Giants’ defensive captain, and he certainly played the part during warmups Sunday.

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski‘s ankle looked perfectly fine when the tight end took the field for warm-ups Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

As expected, New England’s coach has ditched the infamous red hoodie he wore in Super Bowl XLII for a gray one.

Pats QB Tom Brady wasn’t overwhelming booed by the Giants fans at Lucas Oil Stadium when he first took the field Sunday.