Patriots/Ravens AFC Championship Game - discuss

[Th]

Top 5 things I like about the Patriots in this game


1. I know it was against the Broncos and all, but, DAMN.

2. I think the last 3 losses in the Playoffs have the Patriots playing with a chip on their shoulders.

3. New England's O-line seems to be keeping Brady pretty clean.

4. The Patriots' D was actually spotted on the field Saturday Night. (see #1)

5. The matchup against the Ravens is a 'rematch' in the eyes of many New England players I'd bet. (see #2)



Top 5 things I dislike about Patriots in this game

1. Ravens D is probably the best the Patriots have seen all year.

2. New England played with A LOT of emotion/energy on Saturday night, will it continue?

3. Baltimore runs the ball very well, Rice has had success against New England

4. Which Patriots' D will show up for this game? (see # 2)

5. The Patriots have started slow lately, except against the Broncos.



Let the fun begin!!!

[BSmack]

The Patriots D didn't do anything to Tebow that the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs defenses didn't also do. Any team with sufficient depth on D line should be able to handle that paint by numbers offense Fox drew up for Tebow.

[Van]

6. Belichick is 3-0 at home in AFC Championship games.