Division rivals. Stuff happens in those games as we know all too well. I don't think Dallas has much of a chance of beating New England I don't think they have the QB, coaching or team to do it. Philly is a recent SB champion, they'll have the homefield advantage, they have the players and coaching and experience to beat New England IF they play their A+ game. They'll need future HOF WR Desean Jackson for that one. The Pats never have letdown games against bad teams. It's gonna take a top team, a team with the coaching, a EXPERIENCED team, a team with a QB talented & capable enough to not only go toe-to-toe with Brady on the scoreboard but also make a dent, make plays against the New England defense.
The Patriots are going to the SB again, they are good at all four sides of the ball. Offense, Defense, Special Teams and getting calls. The NFC team that might have a chance to beat them in the SB are the Saints.
How do they stay so hungry year in-year out, week in-week out? It's remarkable. Other teams you hear about SB hangovers or they fall off not this team. They show up EVERY week. That play last week where the Cleveland back ripped off that long run and that Pats defender came out of nowhere and forced the fumble. Such hunger to win!!! They rarely lose, they've been to how many AFC Championship games, Super Bowls and they still play like that! It's worthy of being studied I'm serious that's one of their secrets. Meanwhile the Jets are paying guys a fortune, haven't won anything and lay down like dogs except for a few guys.
Undefeated seems very possible and accepting that is helpful. The only thing I can say is that they've been hot in the first half of the season so there's still plenty of time for them to cool down in the latter part. I'm not predicting this will happen, but a lot can change in a short time.
Ravens have a great shot at beating them tonight... I think Lamar Jackson will open things up for them running the ball.
It’s not a secret, Bill Bellicheat has a blueprint that can be copied by other teams but is not, other than the FQB aspect which is not easy to attain. Anytime there is a play on offense that is questionable the Patriots run to the LOS and run another play. How many teams simply walk to the huddle and give the opposition time to look at the play and call down to their HC to throw the challenge flag? Bill has one standard, team and winning first, if that is not part of a players attitude he sends them packing. He always attempts to take the opposition best player away and forces them to beat the Patriots with everyone else. He has 2 deep safety coverage most of the time to eliminate the big play and makes the opposing offense march down the field. He plays the field position game better than most HC, always tries to pin teams deep. He still likes to run the ball, Patriots are always a top 5 run team. It’s about the trenches, Bill always has a good offensive line and a good defensive line. He always has a good kicker as well. The jets or most of the teams have not hired anyone that can put together this type of blueprint because all of these guy believe in their own system and are simply too stubborn to change. Look at how Mac got rid of the kicker over a couple million dollars. Then they are scrambling to find a decent one. Bad management is the bottom line, Patriots have good management. I hate it!
Kudos to all those who picked Baltimore to be the team to beat them. I watched the first Baltimore drive then had to go to bed so I missed out on most of the fun. I'm hoping the Eagles can make it a two game losing streak for them next Sunday. Perhaps the people who said the Pats defense was a paper tiger, result of playing a ultra weak schedule were right after all? He he he. We'll find out more next week.
Kinda can't believe I'm gonna say it but IF Philly takes care of business at home next week and IF Buffalo beats Cleveland and Miami there will be a tie (records-wise) atop the AFC East. When was the last time that happened this late in the season?
