Why is everyone so scared of the Patriots?

Their offense may not be at 2007 standards, but they're 3rd in the NFL in scoring offense and have scored 24 or more in 8 of 10 games. They're also +12 in TO differential (2nd in the NFL) and 2nd in points allowed (16.4/game). Brady is having almost as good a year as Brees, Moss and Welker have 1779 combined receiving yards.

The Pats are good. Damn good. They have a great QB, 2 great WRs, and one of the best HCs of all-time. The Colts were down 17 to the Pats and if not for one of most arrogant and stupid calls in the NFL's history, the Pats would've won.

Am I scared? No. But if we lose, I won't freak out and go nuts. As for why some may be scared, they're the Patriots and we're the Saints. Even with this awesome year, there's still the memory of when we screwed the pooch and when they won Super Bowls.