Jets at NE

[27offsuit]

I'm just going to freewheel any and all points I have pertaining to this game and why I think the Jets are going to get completely smoked and shut down by NE.

This content is not to be considered analysis, merely a list of reasons why I think NY is in for a long day.


-Jets loss at home was the low point/turning point in the Patriots season. It pissed them off and straightened them out and they went 6-1 after it.

-In 1st matchup in 2006, NE totally owned NY for most of the game, only to see it get close after TWO fluky TD's by NY. The final score was 24-17 after a 21-0 led I believe.

-Tom Brady has thrown 0 INT's in his last 3 games.

-NE nose tackle is back. His absence was the main reason the Jets beat NE in their last meeting.

-Belichick truly hates the Jets and still holds a grudge from the Tuna fiasco.

-NE D broke a record this year for least points scored on a NE defense in a season.

-Gillette now has turf AND the weather is going to be very mild. Field conditions will not be a factor.

-Pats will establish run early and often, which will lead to Brady then picking the secondary to pieces.



So in short, I see a very long day ahead for the NYJs. It also helps that the Jets beat NE last meeting and plenty of sheep are thinking "There is NO WAY the Patriots can beat the Jets by 10. NO WAY."


In closing, please refrain from the hate if you don't find this post to your liking. This post is less about analysis and more about intangibles. I live 3 miles from Gillette, but I am in no way a 'homer'. I bet with my head, not with my heart, and my head says NE is going to step on NYs neck and not get off until they hear it crack.

Also, doesn't anyone else find it strange that the O/U is 37- while the other three are 51, 46- & 45-? I just don't see this being a tight, hard-fought defensive battle.

So, FWIW:


NE - 34
NYJ- 13