15 bold predictions for Super Bowl 51

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Dec 12, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) intercepts a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

6. The winner of the turnover margin won’t win the game

In New England, it’s about doing your job. In Atlanta, it’s about the ball. These are the mantras that Belichick and Quinn rally their respective teams behind. In short, it’s about on-field accountability.

While both teams prioritize winning the turnover margin, that may not be the case in Super Bowl 51. Despite being two of the better teams in that department, Atlanta and New England will turn the ball over. Brady and Ryan will both make a big mistake with the football in this game.

That being said, there will only be three turnovers in this game. The team that wins the Super Bowl will actually end up losing the turnover battle, 2-1. The turnover that gives one team a leg up in that department won’t be able to capitalize on it.

Atlanta and New England will be able to get points off the one turnover by Brady and Ryan. In short, they will cancel each other out. We’re going to see punts in this game and a lot of empty yards. There will be three turnovers, but that’s not going to be a major headline in this story of Super Bowl LI.

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