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Saturday, 26 April 2014

Patriots 2014 schedule released: Week by week preview

Posted on 07:06 by RAJA BABU



Week One: at Miami Dolphins
After a 2013 season that saw the Dolphins finally assemble a record where their losses did not outweigh their victories, Miami comes into 2014 knowing that they have at least some sort of chance of butting into these playoffs. However, they have made a habit of losing to the Patriots in recent years and have won just 1 game against New England since 2010. I cannot see a way that the Dolphins upset the rested Patriots in Week One

Week Two: at Minnesota Vikings
Sans Adrian Peterson, the Vikings are nothing. They lack a quarterback and though they will likely draft one in the entry draft later this month, the Vikings will put all their hopes and dreams for 2014 on the back of a few rookies. However, when you factor in the fact that Adrian Peterson is one of the best players in football right now as well as the fact that the Patriots run defense will likely be the same sub par unit that it was last year, this contest could be closer than you think. In the end though, I trust Vince Wilfork to be able to stuff AP up the middle and grind out a win for New England.

Week Three: vs Oakland Raiders
There is not much of a question here. The lowly Raiders have gotten even more lowly this off-season losing the only bright spot on their roster to the Super Bowl Champion Seahawks. That player was Tarrelle Pryor. They have close to no receivers and though their running game is as close to a strength as they have, these Raiders will stand no chance against the efficient Patriots.

Week Four: at Kansas City Chiefs
Contrary to the previous week, Kansas City vs New England could either be a serious blow out or a thriller. In the year after his awkward departure from San Francisco, Cheifs QB, Alex Smith made his former team look foolish last season playing above average football and helping guide the Cheifs to one of their best records in years. As for how they will match up against the Patriots I am not to worried about that offence though. I trust the Patriots linebackers to stop any short passes and expect the herculean secondary the Pats assembled this off-season to render any downfeild attacks by Smith unsuccessful. What I do worry about is the KC defense. Throughout last season their defense ruined opponents with bruising tackles and relentless pass coverage. Can Brady beat a team like this while he and his receivers still might not be on the same page? I think not. I predict the Patriots first loss of the season coming in Week Four against Kansas City.

Week Five: vs Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati is a weird team to struggle against. Their QB lacks grit and their list of good receivers is limited to just one name - AJ Green. And yet, the Bengals have made a habit of late of making the Patriots completely break down and loose the organization that is their key to victory. It is this intangible factor that could bite the Patriots in this game and I predict that for the second straight week the Patriots will lose.

Week Six: at Buffalo Bills
This one is a lock. In Brandon Spikes' first meeting with his former team, the Patriots will be going all out and could be desperate for a win after two straight tough weeks. CJ Spiller has not lived up to expectations in Buffalo and their pass defense stands no chance against this powerful Patriots attack. I predict that the Patriots get back on track in Buffalo and pull out an easy blow out win.

Week Seven: vs New York Jets
The Jets pulled out an insane overhaul this off season only it did not go exactly to plan. The Jets dropped Domenique Rodgers Cromadie expecting to be able to sign Darrelle Revis who the Patriots eventually got. They also dropped Mark Sanchez who, as bad as he was might very well have been the Jets best option at quarterback going into 2014 while eliminating the majority of their offensive line. Not only do I predict a victory in this game for the Patriots, but I also foresee a defensive domination by New England that could give the team some great momentum going into the second half of the season.

Week Eight: vs Chicago Bears
In their first game against the Bears since Week 14 of 2010, the Patriots might as well pencil this in as an opportunity to absolutely ruin the Bears. For years not the situation at QB for the Bears has been at the very least questionable. Jay Cutler can chuck short and accurate passes but is better at throwing to the other team than his team whenever the play is 20 to 30 yards down field. Interceptions alone could rip the Bears apart against the Patriots and for that reason I pick the Patriots in this game.

Week Nine: vs Denver Broncos
This will be tough. After being demolished in last year's AFC Championship Game, the Patriots did manage to improve their defense that doomed them in that ill fated game. They will host Denver in this, their toughest game of the year but might very well struggle. But at the same time, this is the kind of game that Tom Brady will love to play in. I predict an unconventional, unexpected, last minute win for the Patriots.

Week Ten: BYE

Week Eleven: at Colts
 In the 3 seasons since the Colts drafted their QB of the future in Andrew Luck, the Patriots have beaten them 43-22 and 59-24 not once showing any difficulty in scoring or defending against these Colts. However, the Colts have made little additions to their offence this off season that may boost their capability to compete with the Patriots in a track meet game.  Hakeem Nicks for example was acquired from the Giants in March. But no one can compete with Tom Brady when he gets in a groove scoring wise. I predict a win for New England.

Week Twelve: vs Detroit Lions
Even after a bizarre statistical season that saw him amass better stats in 2013 than Tom Brady, I assure you that he remains just a borderline elite QB. But the Lions do pose a threat to New England. They acquired Golden Tate during the off-season and boosting their capabilities at safety. They also added Reggie Bush since the last time the Patriots faced this team and if the Lions watch any tape of the Patriots, they will likely lean on him heavily. This game will probably feature at least 1 touchdown by the Lions receivers and then a brutal smash mouth game at the line of scrimmage as Stafford dishes out hand-offs to his prime RB's. Once again I pick Patriots in this one.

Week Thirteen: at Green Bay Packers
I have a soft spot for Aaron Rodgers. He is a man showing similar signs of greatness that Tom Brady was in his first few seasons. He throws with brutal speed and accuracy, and can bail a team out when they need him most. He is a leader and finally, he is actually more mobile than Tom Brady. Aside from Peyton Manning in Week Nine, Aaron Rodgers will be the best quarterback the Patriots face all year and they will have to treat him that way. But he is not the only threat they will face. Reigning offensive rookie of the year Eddie Lacey will run outside patterns against the Patriots, putting allot of strain on their far from immaculate linebackers. That could spell disaster.

On the other side of the ball, the Patriots and whatever running game they mix into Brady's downfeild passing assault will have to deal with brand new Packer, Julius Peppers who will use his size to wreck anyone who comes in his way. I predict a Patriots loss in this one because of stellar performances by Rodgers, Lacey and Peppers.

Week Fourteen: at San Diego Chargers
The Chargers are fun. After snapping their 3 year playoff drought last season, the Chargers have become that team with no name recognition but the capability to win allot of games. With a strong defense and a wonderful short pass/running game, the Chargers will pose a threat but will in the end be chopped down by New England. 

Week Fifteen: vs Miami Dolphins
Same deal as Week One, I predict a win for the Patriots

Week Sixteen: at New York Jets
I predict a win for New England.

Week Seventeen: vs Buffalo Bills
In their final game of the year, I predict a win for New England. 



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