The Patriots have had a tough road all season with injuries, and it only got worse this weekend with Wes Welker going down. It will be very tough for the Patriots to overcome this, but it is possible.
First, the Patriots need a much more balanced offense. When the Patriots were rolling over the past couple of weeks they had a balanced rush and pass attack. This means getting guys like Taylor, Morris, and Maroney rolling. This will help take some of the pressure off Brady, while making the safeties creep in, and hopefully freeing up Randy Moss down field.
Next, the Patriots need Edelman to step up in a big way. He is very similar to Welker, in the way that he can run those middle routes and WR screens. You can't expect the same production, but he can do enough to keep the defense honest.
Other players are going to step up for the Patriots also. We know Watson has the talent, and his speed needs to be utilized against all linebackers that might be covering him.
In the end the Ravens are not the same defense they were in years past, and the Patriots (at home) can win this game if they can control the ball (with the running game, and short passes). The Patriots are not a strong defensive team, but they should have enough to make Flacco's life hard (especially if Wilfork and Warren are healthy).
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