ESPN.com: That display of unity by the Patriots pretty much sums up what this team is all about. There are no stars. Even the starters love to play special teams. We'll find out soon if the Patriots will also lose to the Rams as one.

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Everyone loves a winner and they will find that in the St. Louis Rams. The Rams will open a big lead with their fast and powerful offense and thier empowering defense will shut down New England's passing threats and running game. Rams 45, Patriots 24. Howard Jackson Rochester, N.Y. My gut instinct says that the Patriots will win 26-20. Antowain Smith will run for over 100 yards. Troy Brown will have a major impact on special teams. The Patriot defense will contain the Ram passing attack, but Marshall Faulk will have a huge day. Nevertheless, I think the Patriots will finally win a Super Bowl in New Orleans. Kevin Stinn Ames, Iowa Super Bowl XXXVI is going to be a lot more competitive than what people think. New England will come out with a fire much like they did against Pittsburgh. But the third quarter will be crucial. If New England can prevent St. Louis getting up big before the half and stop scoring drives in the third, the fourth quarter could be very exciting. It would be nice to see Tom Brady and Drew Bledsoe (before he leaves) win a Super Bowl. But the Rams' offense is just too powerful. St. Louis 36, New England 27. Sam Vaughan Kalamazoo, Mich. I think the Patriots will win Super Bowl XXXVI. They will win by a score of Patriots 31, Rams 24. Mike Vrabel, the Patriots outside linebacker, seems to be forgotten in the game. This will allow for him to have a great game on defense. It may sound like a bit of a stretch now, but believe me, he will play great and the Patriots will win. Patrick Brien Marlborough, Mass. The Patriots are going to get smoked. No doubt about it. This Super Bowl will be a replay of the 49ers-Chargers Super Bowl. Blowout from the start. The only chance the Pats have is if Kurt Warner goes crazy before the game and decides to throw about four picks. Other than that, the game is over at the coin toss. All the experts are trying to find a way for the Pats to win this week, but I wish they would get real. We all know who the best team is. ... Rams 41, Pats 17. Bill Tyler Claremont, Calif. New England 26, St. Louis 20. Drew Bledsoe will win the MVP after Tom Brady chokes with too many mental mistakes. The Patriots will need a stong supporting cast from RB Antowain Smith and at wide receiver. If all else fails New England could always pull off a Tonya Harding and hit both Marshall Faulk and Kurt Warner in their knees. Edwin Centeno Parker, S.D.

ESPN.com: A Rams stop and a decent opening drive that moved them out of their own end -- that's the kind of start the Patriots needed to give them confidence. Let's see if the Rams go to Marshall Faulk more.

ESPN.com: FYI ... Jeff Wilkins' 50-yard field goal is the third longest in Super Bowl history.

Dan Sharon of Las Cruces, N.M.: I've been watching the game and the matchups are so lopsided it's not even funny. However, the Patriots are doing well so far. They had to be good in the first place to get there.

ESPN.com: Bill Belichick has to be pleased with the Patriots' performance so far. 3-0 Rams after one quarter? Belichick will definitely take that. New England's plan is to keep the game close and keep pounding on the Rams (did you see that hit by Ty Law on Isaac Bruce?). The Patriots' physical play, Belichick hopes, will take its toll on the Rams.

Ed Mays of Kansas City, Mo.: Are the Rams playing into the hands of the Patriots?

ESPN.com: You could say that. But the Patriots haven't had much success against the Rams' defense since their first drive. Brady doesn't appear to be bothered by his sprained left ankle. The Rams' pass rush and coverage? That's a whole different matter.

Adam Canter of Pembroke Pines, Fla.: Just like I wrote earlier, if the Patriots could score early and hold the Rams, which they have been doing, they have a good shot of winning the game. Clearly the momentum is on New England's side and unless the Rams score quick, they will be losing more and more confidence.

Steve Houseman of Harrisburg, Pa.: Wouldn't you say that Ty Law is one of the top five corners in the league? I mean the guy once had not allowed a touchdown to be scored on him for more than a season, right? He is the defensive MVP of the Pats, not Lawyer Milloy!

ESPN.com: Now that the Patriots have the ball and a 7-3 lead, Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis is content to play keep-away until the half. Weis is having Brady keep the ball on the ground and let Antowain Smith and Marc Edwards grind at the interior of the Rams' front seven. Warner, after having thrown that pick to Law, is just itching for a two-minute drill to make up for his mistake.

Patrick Gallagher of Milton, Mass.: I want all your so-called experts to eat their words after New England wins the Super Bowl, except for the very few that had the faith and wisdom not to hop on the Rams bandwagon. The Patriots' defense is too good and too physical for the Rams. Maybe if it was a track meet, the Rams would win. But you seem to forget that pretty boys don't win Super Bowls. This is football.

ESPN.com: This is why they play the game, people. The Rams had been taking great care of the ball in the second half of the season -- they led the league in turnovers but only had 12 while going 8-0 to finish the season. The Patriots didn't just settle for a field goal after Ricky Proehl's fumble, too. They cashed in on it with a touchdown. Great throw by Brady. Even better catch by David Patten, one of Belichick's bargain basement finds in the offseason. One of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history is in the making.

Kristi Ralph of Toronto, Ontario: This is so amazing. I would love it for the Patriots to beat the Rams -- it's been nothing but "Rams this" and "Rams that." Anyway, what are your predictions for second-half adjustments (if any)?

ESPN.com: Don't expect Mike Martz to let up on the gas pedal. Martz would be wise not to abandon the running game with Marshall Faulk, but he'll still have Warner get Faulk the ball as a receiver in the flats and over the middle. The Patriots are doing an amazing job, by the way, of closing in on Faulk when he gets his touches. With a 14-3 lead, Bill Belichick and defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel can turn up the defensive heat on Warner and not worry about the circumstances. New England, which has been playing with house money this postseason, just might come out on top again if they can 1) run the ball, 2) grind out a couple of scoring drives (even they're field goals) and 3) slowly eat up the clock.

Dean Hughs of Princeton, N.J.: Is U2 really that good?

ESPN.com: Yes. They're like the Patriots' special teams ... they're money.

Loren Pinkney of Fuqua Varina, N.C.: Do not count out the Rams yet. If any team can come back from an 11-point deficit, the Rams are that team. The only thing that they have to do is figure out the Patriots' defense (which is not an easy task). I still think that the Rams will win.

Stephen Quinn of New York: The Rams are going to start using Marshall Faulk more after halftime and try to keep the Patriots' defense on the field and run them out of New Orleans.

ESPN.com: The Pats are bringing a lot of pressure from the left side, or the right, if you're Kurt Warner. That's where Rod Jones started in place of Ryan Tucker, then went out with an injury himself.