~ N/S Patriots 5 1/2 Point Favorites at Denver ~

I think it would be smart not to assume no one here watched the game. I know what I saw in the first three and a half quarters of that game, as well as a few other games this season. I don't care who is to blame on Denver's offense for being shut out at home for three and a half quarters, all I know is that they were. How'd that vaunted defense do against Detroit? Against Minny? Do the Dolphins, Jets, Raiders, or Bears compare favorably to the Pats on offense? I think this game matches up perfectly for New England. Their poor defense should look better than normal against Denvers pedestrian passing game, and I don't think Denver's defense can keep Brady close enough for Tebow to catch in the fouth quarter.

Fair enough.

History says Denver has enough to keep it close, or win. I like the Pats to win, but Denver to cover.

The Pats will have the ball for probably 20 minutes in this game. If Tebow doesn't throw a pick and Denver doesn't allow a ST's TD, Denver has a great shot at winning due to the Pats pretty awful defense.

I think a key person in this game is Brian Dawkins. I think's he's questionable.