I think the going back to 2 weeks in between helps build the hype, and anticipation...plus it gives people a little more time to plan get togethers and pools, stuff like that, so I think ratings will be pretty good..
Not as much interest I don't think...NE is not a high profile team for starters...most of America still do not know them and they're going for their 3rd SB in 4 yrs...
How many players could the average person name off of New England?
I have the Patriots at 10/1 so I am watching with a great deal of interest. I believe one's interest in game is proportional to one's potential profit in result !
Will have to see what the competition is, but it all depends on whether it is action packed. (Scoring). General football fans are channel turners in good defensive games.
watching espn. a total of 6 fans were at airport to see eagles off to florida. the guys on espn were laughing. they couldn't believe it. good old eagle fans that they are