i want what youre smoking. pats are garbage. 3 pts over the jets? lmao
The first game against the Jets in 2012, they won by 3 points. And then proceeded to the AFC Championship.
The first game against the Jets in 2011, they won by 9 points. And then proceeded to the Superbowl.
The first game against the Jets in 2010, they lost by 14 points. And then proceeded to lose the Jets again by 7 points in the playoffs.
The first game against the Jets in 2009, they lost by 7 points. And then proceeded to lose the Ravens in the playoffs.
So in a year when the best skill player on offense at the moment is Julian Edelman, the fact that the Patriots still managed to win their first game against the Jets, who are pretty good at keeping the Patriots on their toes in the first divisional game of the season, must speak volumes.
The Patriots are an average team, with an underestimated defense (buoyed by their [lucky?] ability to create turnovers) and an underperforming offense (due to the numerous injuries and lack of experience).
Garbage? I wouldn't go that far.
I'm really interested to see how the Pats face off against NO and ATL.
Neither defense should pose as much of an obstacle as the Jets' team managed to do, but it will be a true test for the offense to see if Brady and co. will be able to keep up with Brees and Ryan. (Let's be perfectly honest. Our pass rush has looked horrendous and any decent quarterback should be able to slice up our secondary like butter.)