At the beginning of this season, the New England Patriots were considered and expected to be a rebuilding team. First the Patriots lose Kevin Faulk to injury, then they release Randy Moss; season over right; pack it in and try again next year.
Unfortunately for the rest of the NFL, The New England Patriots of old are back. The Patriots (11-2) have posted 126 total points against their last three opponents; the Patriots only allowed the opposing teams a total of 34 points...combined!
I'm not sure if this will play a factor in today's game; however, I am sure that the Green Bay Packers, without their quarterback Aaron Rodgers (concussion), fully understand that these New England Patriots can score, and score fast.. The Packers' defense has been good all year, only allowing their opponents an average of 14.5 points per game (1st in the league). In addition, the Packers' defense may give them a chance by slowing down Brady; the Packers' defense only allows opposing offenses an average of 196.8 passing yards per game (3rd in the league)
On the offensive side, without Aaron Rogers, the Packers may have to rely more on an offense that hasn't done well on the ground, the Packers have averaged a total of 98.8 yards per game, which is a lowly 24th in the league. If the Packers plan to beat the Patriots, they will have to rely on their defense to slow down the Patriots offense, and capitalize on their scoring opportunities.
Unfortunately for the rest of the NFL, The New England Patriots of old are back. The Patriots (11-2) have posted 126 total points against their last three opponents; the Patriots only allowed the opposing teams a total of 34 points...combined!
I'm not sure if this will play a factor in today's game; however, I am sure that the Green Bay Packers, without their quarterback Aaron Rodgers (concussion), fully understand that these New England Patriots can score, and score fast.. The Packers' defense has been good all year, only allowing their opponents an average of 14.5 points per game (1st in the league). In addition, the Packers' defense may give them a chance by slowing down Brady; the Packers' defense only allows opposing offenses an average of 196.8 passing yards per game (3rd in the league)
On the offensive side, without Aaron Rogers, the Packers may have to rely more on an offense that hasn't done well on the ground, the Packers have averaged a total of 98.8 yards per game, which is a lowly 24th in the league. If the Packers plan to beat the Patriots, they will have to rely on their defense to slow down the Patriots offense, and capitalize on their scoring opportunities.
This game may only be a confidence builder for the Patriots' defense; without the likes of Aaron Rogers, the Packers will have to rely on sound defense and perfect play-calling/execution in order to even keep tonight's score close.
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