New England vs. Denver Game Thread

[IamRalpho]

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

Every team left in this post-season has flaws. Edelman dropped a handful yesterday, Arizona and Carolina looked beatable (Carolina not as much because the game dynamic changes when you're up that much) and Denver had some serious breakdowns on defense today while they couldn't convert a lick on 3rd down. (And kept running into a wall on 2nd down).

NE's run defense isn't as good as Pittsburgh's, there's yards to be had there and Denver ran pretty good against them weeks ago. Patricia has to load the box on Sunday and force Manning to make the throws in man to man coverage this time, who knows if he can.

Edleman hadnt played in 2 months, I give him a bit of a pass, but they were concerning.

Thing is the Patriots usually have a great running defense, they were just leaking against KC. If they stop Denvers run, the Patriots win handily.

I just dont think Peyton Manning can beat anyone right now. Can he manage a game that they win by running/defense? Absolutely. But if the Patriots stop the run I dont think noodle arm can win.

Where as Tom Brady can score on the Broncos now that he has everyone healthy.

If this was in Foxboro Id say 100% the Pats will win, but its gonna be close.