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It has been awhile since I have written an article on Bleacher Report, but with the NFL Preseason under way I thought now was a good time. I know baseball is just starting to heat up with intense pennant races and self-induced headaches after watching your team lose a game they should have won.
With that said, I have been thinking lately, "can the Patriots go 16-0 again?" So I figured I would break down their schedule and see if it really is a possibility.
Let's get started.
Week One-Buffalo at New England
This could arguably be the biggest game of the season for the Patriots. No, I am not crazy; hear me out on this one! This game will be the return of Tom Brady, who as we all know, missed last season due to a torn ACL.
The first time the Brady drops back to pass and is forced to move in the pocket, all of Patriot Nation will be holding their breaths. However, this should not be a tough game because, well, it is Buffalo. I know they improved with the acquisition of Terrell Owens, but seriously, they are not that good. Prediction: Win (1-0)
Week Two-New England at New York Jets
It seems as if the Jets finally found a "Franchise Quarterback" in Mark Sanchez. However, I do not think that will be enough to beat the Patriots in Week Two. Last season the Jets ranked 29th in passing yards allowed per game, and as we all know passing is the Patriots specialty.
The only thing that may work in the Jets favor is a strong defensive line that may be able to get Brady moving in the pocket, which is what teams want to do this season. Even with that said, I do not see a rookie quarterback out-playing Tom Brady. Prediction: Win (2-0)
Week Three-Atlanta at New England
Last season Matt Ryan gave Falcons fans hope when, as a rookie, led them to the playoffs and gave them the confidence they needed to finally move on from Michael Vick. He also performed well enough to win Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. While he improved the offense, the defense is still a big question mark.
They finished 21st in the NFL in passing yards per game last season and 27th in interceptions. I am a big fan of Matt Ryan and have been since his college days but his defense will fail him in Week Three. Prediction: Win (3-0)
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