If you're a stats/numbers type of fan, then you would know that for the most part, the numbers are in the Broncos' favor. If you just focus on the month of October, however, you'll notice that the two QBs stats are nearly identical. The difference? Brady threw for 14 TDs, 0 interceptions, to Manning's 14 TDs and 2 interceptions. Both teams have won their last 4 games and are playing some wicked good football. Scary good.
Last season, the Patriots rallied back from a 24
point deficit to win 34-31 in overtime, after completely falling apart in the
first half. This time around, most people are picking Peyton
and the Broncos to leave Foxboro with another win under their belt. Some even
go as far as to say that the Broncos will show no mercy and will completely
dominate on Sunday afternoon. I, like most Patriots fans, don’t agree with
those very bold predictions. The
Patriots have too much at stake to allow that to happen. By no means will it be a blowout in either direction. I expect it will be a fairly close game and come down to the very end. Prepare for a nail biter, PatsNation.
The Patriots will be facing two of their former best players. Wes Welker and Aqib Talib. Though Welker has not been a big part of Denver's offense this season, I expect him to have a bigger role tomorrow against his former team. Personally, I'm hoping Peyton throws to Welker and is picked off every time. Aqib Talib on the other hand, has made a lot of noise in Denver's secondary this season. He's had a pretty big impact in several games. But I hope that whoever he's covering tomorrow has a huge game and that Brady doesn't hesitate to throw in his direction.
New England has their toughest challenge, yet, tomorrow afternoon. Denver has a scary good defensive line and of course Peyton and his multitude of weapons will come to play. It's important that the Patriots start and finish strong, and put on a dominating performance for a full 60 minutes. OLine needs to play their best game of the season. Hopefully the Patriots offensive game plan includes all of Brady's targets. I'm praying that Jules doesn't have the drops, Amendola is a nice surprise weapon, and that Gronk continues the monster game he had last week. I would love to see Tim Wright and Brian Tyms have great games, with one or two TD passes, each. The Pats need a nice balance of running and passing, so Jonas Gray, Shane Vereen, and James White need to play better than they ever have before.
As for defense, getting to Peyton is top-priority. Close behind that, is not allowing too much separation between our D-Backs and Denver's receivers. Can Revis pick off Manning at least once, pleaseee? Defensive line will have quite a task at hand, with Denver's running game. Ronnie Hillman will be active and playing tomorrow.
Again, I think that starting strong is key to this game. Put pressure on Manning early, show no mercy in coverage, play physical, and find rhythm on offense, keep it going, and go no huddle. No stupid, plays McDaniels!
It's supposed to be in the low 40's, upper 30's tomorrow, which, I don't wanna jinx it, but uhh, compare the stats in cold weather.
We played great football in October and I hope the Pats keep it going, and only get better.
As always,
GO PATS!
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