“We’ve been leaked a copy of today’s pregame shows’ “Keys to the Game.” On offense, the Pats, Chargers, Packers and Giants must protect the quarterback, hold on to the football, avoid third-and-long situations, get an early lead and play well on special teams. On defense, the teams must pressure the quarterback, force turnovers, create third-and-long situations, prevent the other team from getting an early lead and play well on special teams. And, most importantly - the key-est key of them all, doubly so in championship games - all teams’ offenses must produce “positive yardage.”
