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15 bold predictions for Super Bowl 51

By John Buhler

Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after a touchdown by running back LeGarrette Blount (not pictured) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter in the 2017 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

11. Tom Brady gets into the end zone on a one-yard quarterback sneak

This is certainly a prop bet on the books in Las Vegas. Give how proficient he is at this, go for it. We all know it will be coming, but the Falcons’ red zone defense will not be able to stop Brady’s patented one-yard quarterback sneak. He’ll find pay dirt on this goal line run.

No, Brady isn’t going to straight up tell the Falcons’ goal line defense that he’s going to take it up the middle behind center David Andrews. However, Atlanta won’t be able to stop him even if he does. His ability to get that yard on a quarterback sneak is uncanny.

What will allow Brady to rush for a one-yard touchdown will be a marvelous play design by offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. He’ll split some wideouts on the outside to open up the crowded 6-2 box in the Falcons’ goal line package.

Having a shifty runner like Dion Lewis or a wrecking ball like LeGarrette Blount in the backfield will only confuse the Atlanta defense. McDaniels will disguise the quarterback sneak well with moving pieces. Brady will sell the idea that something else could be coming before running down that Falcons’ throat for six.

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