47% of the points against the Pats have come when there is already a 99% chance of victory. Garbage yards will always make the defense of big powerhouses look worse than they really are. That said, the best chance of beating the Pats is throwing to the outside and exposing the Corners. Fitzpatrick and Decker destroyed the CBs last week in the first half and for whatever reason, decided to try something else in the second half. Pats have very good linebackers and decent safeties, an average D line, but Butler and Ryan still have a long way to go as CBs. Hell, Butler was the #4 CB on the team last year. Either way, pretty hard to see more than 2 losses for them this year. The away game against the Jets probably being the most difficult left- the division and bye may be secured by then and the Jets will likely still be fighting for the WC.
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