I think the whole soft schedule thing goes BOTH ways...atlanta didnt have a particularly tough division/schedule either, so throw that out. Some really bad losses (san diego a head scratcher) but they wont prepare like its san diego, this is the super bowl and NE. Both defenses are going to play well IMO.
Im trying to look at this from a books perspective....lots of money line bets on ATL, and lots of spreads on NE-3.
If NE wins by 3, they will push all line bets but books clean house on ATL ML's. So....its to close to call I honestly think great chance for this game to land on 3...putting some at +4xodds on that too. (either team wins by exactly 3)
Ne 27-24...under too. Why?
I just think 1st half both teams wont risk airing it out, do a lot of running plays to keep other offense off the field. Short passes to move chains. Lots of field goals, time consuming drives, and a few TD's.
Biggest play for me will be the under 1st half...GL to all.