This is a huge game for both teams. The Jets look like they are the real deal, and now Miami and New England are looking to keep pace. The Patriots have struggled on the road, and that could play right into the Dolphins hands, who have actually had pretty good success against them.
The obvious concern for the Patriots is their defense. They looked awful against the Bills, and I don't see it improving anytime soon. They have no one to rush the passer, and made Ryan Fitzpatrick look like Peyton Manning. The Patriots are going to have to find a way to keep Marshall under control, while also not losing focus on Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown.
The good news is that Brady is coming off one of his best games, and the Dolphins secondary is very questionable. Look for Welker and Moss to have big games, but I think it will be the TEs that have the biggest impact. Hernandez leads the team with 211 yards receiving on 13 catches, and Gronkowski has two touchdown receptions. You add that to the fact that the Dolphins let Minnesota's Visanthe Shiancoe have six catches for 86 yards against them, and the Jets' Dustin Keller had six catches for 98 yards and two scores. So if Brady spreads the ball around they should be able to score at will.
I think the Patriots will win tonight, but it's going to be damn close. I know they can score on them, but I have serious questions if they can stop anyone.
Patriots win 31-27
Player of the Game: Tom Brady/Aaron Hernandez
Game starts at 8:30pm on ESPN.
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