Pats fans: What AFC team is the biggest obstacle this year?

What AFC team stands in the way of the Pats the most?

  • Stillers

    Votes: 32 57.1%

  • Colts

    Votes: 13 23.2%

  • Chargers

    Votes: 5 8.9%

  • Other

    Votes: 6 10.7%
  • Total voters
    56
  • Poll closed .

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Miami had a classic "flash in the pan" year like New Orleans did a few years ago. Miami won't finish six games behind the Pats, but I think there's a good chance NE will clinch the division in Miami in early December when they play.
 
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In all honesty, I haven't looked at your schedule yet, or any of the other teams in your division. I just don't see anyone that I feel is capable of beating you with Brady back. I still think the AFCE is pretty weak. JMO

Also, I really don't know what to expect from my Colts this year. I'm comfortable with our offensive players at the skill positions, but that o-line needs some work (especially at LT). And I don't think the coaching changes will affect the team that much. Like always, it's our defense and special teams that has me worried. I'm hoping for improvements, but I haven't seen enough of the new guys to know if they're ready to make an impact.

If we can keep Sanders healthy, I'll be thankful! I still believe he's a difference-maker, just by stepping onto the field.
 
Box_O_Rocks said:
Point, but they get there often enough indicating some capability during the regular season. I don't misunderestimate Coach Sparano.
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I'm not saying they aren't good but I don't assume just because they wen't 11-5 last year in a weak division without it's best player that they will automatically be better.

I haven't looked closely at the schedule they have this year in comparison to last but they do have to play a division winners schedule.
 
Box_O_Rocks said:
Does it sour the beer when we agree? :thumb:

Forget the AFC in general, NE needs to win the division, and barring injury, Miami is the team most likely to give them trouble - and they meet twice.
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To me this is pretty easy.

The Chargers have gone 14-2, 11-5, 8-8 in the last 3 seasons. I believe they finish with a losing record and out of the playoffs.

The Colts will fight for a Wildcard spot, and won't win a game in the playoffs.

By default, that leaves the Steelers, who I honestly think will be undefeated going into the AFCCG (seriously, check their schedule, it's 72 Dolphins-esque). I don't think the Patriots will have a big problem winning that game, but since they're the only ones left, they're the biggest hurdle.
 
EasyBigFella* said:
Undefeated? You can't be serious
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TommyD420 said:
Show me the game that they'll definitely lose.

This schedule is a joke:

http://www.steelers.com/news/schedule/
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Cream puff schedule, to be sure.

But one, teams go 16-0 quite rarely in the NFL. Once, actually.

And two, I could see them losing the opener to the Titans game, and I could see them losing to the Ravens in one of those two games. Also, the Norvettes, while on the wrong side of a trend, indeed, are still formidable. They still have a top 5 QB and a lot of talent on both sides of the ball. Plaing them is not a lay-up, even at home.
 
DarrylStingley said:
Cream puff schedule, to be sure.

But one, teams go 16-0 quite rarely in the NFL. Once, actually.
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True, but that schedule is ugly.

DarrylStingley said:
And two, I could see them losing the opener to the Titans game,
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Possible, but it's at home. Plus I think the Steelers are simply better.

DarrylStingley said:
and I could see them losing to the Ravens in one of those two games.
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They don't lose to Baltimore. Plus, they're better than Baltimore.

DarrylStingley said:
Also, the Norvettes, while on the wrong side of a trend, indeed, are still formidable. They still have a top 5 QB and a lot of talent on both sides of the ball. Plaing them is not a lay-up, even at home.
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I think it's a lay-up at home...in December.
 
Oswlek said:
The 2004 Patriots were light years better than the 2009 Steelers will be. And they lost. To the Miami Dolphins.

Teams lose unexpected games.
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The one I actually think they might lose (if they do) is @KC, just because of where it is on the schedule. Assuming the Chiefs fans show up for the game.

Let me be clear, this is not an endorsement for the quality of the Steelers team, more of an indictment of that bullshit schedule.
 
Thursday, Sept. 10 vs. Titans 8:30 p.m. (NBC) LOSS
Sunday, Sept 20 @ Bears 4:15 p.m. (CBS) WIN
Sunday, Sept. 27 @ Bengals 4:15 p.m. (CBS) WIN
Sunday, Oct. 4 vs. Chargers 8:20 p.m. (NBC) WIN
Sunday, Oct. 11 @ Lions 1 p.m. (CBS) LO....WIN
Sunday, Oct. 18 vs. Browns 1 p.m. (CBS) WIN
Sunday, Oct. 25 vs. Vikings 1 p.m. (FOX) WIN
Sunday, Nov. 1 BYE
Monday, Nov. 9 @ Broncos 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) WIN
Sunday, Nov. 15 vs. Bengals 1 p.m. (CBS) WIN
Sunday, Nov. 22 @ Chiefs * 1 p.m. (CBS) LOSS
Sunday, Nov. 29 @ Ravens * 8:20 p.m. (NBC) LOSS
Sunday, Dec. 6 vs. Raiders * 1 p.m. (CBS) WIN
Thursday, Dec. 10 @ Browns 8:20 p.m. (NFL Network) LOSS
Sunday, Dec. 20 vs. Packers * 1 p.m. (FOX) WIN
Sunday, Dec. 27 vs. Ravens * 1 p.m. (CBS) WIN
Sunday, Jan. 3 @ Dolphins * 1 p.m. (CBS) LOSS

11-5
 
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