Players who must play Excellent today: Chad Pennington (He's the pulse of the Offense) Cedric Houston (Must bang the middle of the Pats defense) Chris Baker (Safety valve short as receiver and downfield blocker) Lavernaeus Coles (Continue to be fearless over the middle) Dwayne Robinson (Collapse pocket and disrupt run game) Sean Ellis (Must bring the pass rush and maintain the edge on runs) Jonathan Vilma (Chase down Maroney when he gets outside - and he will) Kerry Rhodes (Be the Pro Bowler we know he is - Make Brady account for him) Players who must Step-Up today: Nick Mangold (big assignment against Seymour and Wilfork) D'Brickashaw Ferguson (protect the blindside and be mobile) James Hodgins (Bang the middle of the Pats D for Houston) Leon Washington (Need to be a receiving threat - YAC especially) Bryan Thomas (Must contain the edge on run plays and be in Brady's head) Ben Graham (Thunder from Down Under - Field Position is Crucial today) Mike Nugent (Depth on Kick-Offs, needs to be can't miss in FGs) Cornerbacks (Pats WRs are not great, don't change that) Justin Miller (No stupid Pass Interference calls, and BIG KO returns) Eric Barton (Be aggressive & emotional without the yellow flag flying) Predicted Unsung Heroes today: Sean Ryan (TE will be more than just a blocker today) Jericho Cotchery (Coming out party on National Stage) Andre Dyson (Barely active will get a pick) Victor Hobson (The Forgotten LB will be huge today) Prediction: Game will resemble first game in Meadowland. Big Pats lead with 2nd half comeback by the Jets. This time we catch 'em. Nugent with a FG. Jets 23 Pats 21
