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12-05-2009, 11:31 AM
Schein's Nine: Dolphins are poised for playoff run
http://www.bcsfootball.org/nfl/preview?gameId=20091206015
After falling woefully short in a major prime-time test, the Patriots suddenly need their first true road win of the season in order to maintain a secure grip on the AFC East lead! They also have several questions on defense after the inexperienced unit's worst effort of the year...
New England was on the brink of beating undefeated Indianapolis on the road on Nov. 15, but the team certainly didn't look like a member of the NFL's elite in its latest meeting with an unbeaten opponent.
Drew Brees embarrassed the Patriots' defense. While New England has moved on without several of its defensive starters lost to retirement and trades, the team hadn't allowed so many yards (480) or points all year.
Pats D/C Dean Pees said,
"We had more missed assignments than we've had in almost all the other previous games combined."
New England plays three of its final five games on the road. Fin's game comes after a short week ... (and) they are 0-4 on opponents' home fields this year.
After going 2-5 in their first seven games at Miami under coach Bill Belichick, (and) coming off major knee surgery, Brady had recaptured his form.. But he struggled against the Saints, going 21 of 36 for 237 yards 0 touchdowns and two interceptions.
Ricky Williams has topped the 100-yard mark in rushing in each of his last three games... Sparano's bigger concern could be with a defense that has also allowed more than 100 rushing yards in seven straight.
http://www.bcsfootball.org/nfl/preview?gameId=20091206015
After falling woefully short in a major prime-time test, the Patriots suddenly need their first true road win of the season in order to maintain a secure grip on the AFC East lead! They also have several questions on defense after the inexperienced unit's worst effort of the year...
New England was on the brink of beating undefeated Indianapolis on the road on Nov. 15, but the team certainly didn't look like a member of the NFL's elite in its latest meeting with an unbeaten opponent.
Drew Brees embarrassed the Patriots' defense. While New England has moved on without several of its defensive starters lost to retirement and trades, the team hadn't allowed so many yards (480) or points all year.
Pats D/C Dean Pees said,
"We had more missed assignments than we've had in almost all the other previous games combined."
New England plays three of its final five games on the road. Fin's game comes after a short week ... (and) they are 0-4 on opponents' home fields this year.
After going 2-5 in their first seven games at Miami under coach Bill Belichick, (and) coming off major knee surgery, Brady had recaptured his form.. But he struggled against the Saints, going 21 of 36 for 237 yards 0 touchdowns and two interceptions.
Ricky Williams has topped the 100-yard mark in rushing in each of his last three games... Sparano's bigger concern could be with a defense that has also allowed more than 100 rushing yards in seven straight.