| Miguel_Zorro said: The numbers are stacked against you when you start with the ball in your own end. The New England defense, one of the best this year, had a great game last week, allowing only 10 points. But they never started in their own end. Most of the LA drives started on their own 25 yard line, or worse. |
I agree with most of the points, but I'd really hesitate to say New England's defense is one of the best this year. Extremely weak pass rush and some real question marks at corner past Malcolm Butler, especially with Eric Rowe (who was already pretty shaky) out. The Pats may have the 2nd fewest points allowed and 9th fewest yards given up in the league, but they've only played two teams with above average scoring offenses; Buffalo (whose offense is already extremely shaky as you've pointed out), and Pittsburgh (Roethlisberger missed that game).
Defense will definitely be tested by Baltimore on Monday; the Ravens always seem to bring their A game against the Patriots (at least on offense).
