After dominating the Colts and allowing only one touchdown, the Patriots further proved that they deserve to be representing the AFC in the Super Bowl. Offense was great, offensive line SHOWED UP, defense was stellar, and Browner only had one penalty called on him. Improvement, you guys!
This season, as Brady said, we've heard it all. We were done and Brady was getting traded in September; October told a different story, as the Patriots finally evolved into the team everyone thought they were going to be, back in July. We went on to win 7 straight, a streak that was snapped when we travelled to Green Bay and lost by only 5 points, in one of the toughest environments to play; December, we locked up the number one seed and home field advantage. Sure, we struggled in more first-half's then we would like to admit, but when it came down to it, the Patriots made plays when it counted most. Something just feels different about this season. It seems right.
Deflated balls and deceptive formations. Even if the (ridiculous) accusations are true, is it that big of a deal? No. The only reason we're even being investigated for "intentionally deflating the game balls" is because the Patriots are good and people can't stand it. Oh, and the Spygate thing, of course. Spygate is another post in itself, but basically, it's the center of all this. Anytime New England has a legitimate chance to win it all, people start stirring things up. Because of Spygate, and because the Patriots have been "caught cheating before", we won't get the benefit of the doubt. Ever.
I don't think there was really any way the Colts were going into Foxboro Sunday night, and winning. They're good, but the Patriots are just a better team. If, IF, the Patriots did deflate the game balls to try to get some sort of unfair advantage, then yeah, they should be punished. Do I think it's something that warrants major retribution? Not really. When it comes down to it, it almost seems impossible that the Patriots could've gotten away with it and only ONE player notice. In my opinion, it's more likely that the footballs deflated due to the weather. Which does happen. The refs pick up the ball and put it down after EVERY PLAY. How could they not tell that something felt 'different'? Regardless of what the NFL finds during it's "thorough investigation", the amount of air pressure in the football had absolutely no effect on the outcome of the game. We're on to Seattle!
One more win.
As always, go Patriots.
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