Jon Wertheim offers a few suggestions for things to pay attention to in the Super Bowl . He says do n't exaggerate the vaunted importance of defense ; it 's not prerequisite for winning . He says the game in Indianapolis carries a home field advantage via a rivalry and favorite son . And he suggests that if you want to win, you have to be prepared to play with your heart on your sleeve. Who gets the Nike shoe contracts and the other endorsements , the players who score or the defensive stoppers ? The Giants may be in a `` hot streak , '' but that 's not the same as momentum .
Jon Wertheim offers a few suggestions for things to pay attention to in the Super Bowl . He says do n't exaggerate the vaunted importance of defense ; it 's not prerequisite for winning . He says the game in Indianapolis carries a home field advantage via a rivalry and favorite son . And he suggests that if you want to win, you have to be prepared to play with your heart on your sleeve. The Giants may be in a `` hot streak , '' but that 's not the same as momentum .