Well, the New England Patriots are finally beaten! 10 consecutive victories in playoff games stretching all the way back to 2000 have finally been ended by the Denver Broncos. Somehow the Patriots were the their usual self during the whole season. They were not consistent with their form and even lost to lowly opposition. The team is practically the same as that that won the last 2 Superbowls, so why the indifference season?
Well the main reason could be that teams no longer are afraid to play in Foxboro Field (New England home ground). Teams are also better prepared for the Patriots and Tom Brady's way of passing. Teams like the Broncos are defence minded and thus stand a better chance against the attack-minded Patriots.
So, what is next for the Patriots? Well for a start, they will have a higher pick in the next NFL draft but the core team must remain intact. How the Patriots play will largely depend on Brady's form and also some of the old timers like Vrabel, Branch, etc.
I am actually contemplating taking leave for Superbowl on the 6th of Feb. The two divisional playoff seems intriguing with the Steelers playing the Broncos and the Panthers playing the Seahawks. Dream final: Broncos and Seahawks in Detroit, Michigan.
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