This game looks like a slam dunk for Pats considering they're a much better team than Dallas, and it took Denver the final minutes just to put that one away. But, not so fast!
This is not your juggernaut Pats of 2007 that went undefeated. The 09' Pats barely beat the 1-3 Bills and lost the Jets with a rookie QB under center, before finally beating two quality opponents at home. Denver on the other has completely dominated the opposition defensively, giving up only 26 points in 4 games. I do not believe the Patriots will just come into Mile high and do what they want Offensively. Denver speedy pass rush should be able to disrupt Brady passing game, since he's still not %100 healthy. Denver might also be able to still run on the Pats, even though that's what Billicheat will try to take away first and force Orton to pass. Because 5x Pro Bowler Richard Seymore is no longer their to be an inside presence.
Both teams runs the exactly same offense, single back with 4 receivers or double Tightends. So Big hoodie or Lil hoodie is going to know exactly what the other is trying to do. The million dollar question is obviously the Broncos triggerman. He has yet to prove that he can stretch the field because most of his completion are 15 yards at best, and the rest are YAC yards by the recievers. If forced to pass can Orton step it up and complement this strong defense and running attack? If he can, then I see not reason why Denver doesn't win this game by atleast a touchdown.
One thing that might be a bad karma for Denver comes Sunday, is the uniform. They will be wearing their AFL 1960 ugly mustard uni, the years when they sucked as hell. The last time I seen them in their AFL uni was 1994, it was the orange version in which they lost back to back. So take that for what it's worth.
This is not your juggernaut Pats of 2007 that went undefeated. The 09' Pats barely beat the 1-3 Bills and lost the Jets with a rookie QB under center, before finally beating two quality opponents at home. Denver on the other has completely dominated the opposition defensively, giving up only 26 points in 4 games. I do not believe the Patriots will just come into Mile high and do what they want Offensively. Denver speedy pass rush should be able to disrupt Brady passing game, since he's still not %100 healthy. Denver might also be able to still run on the Pats, even though that's what Billicheat will try to take away first and force Orton to pass. Because 5x Pro Bowler Richard Seymore is no longer their to be an inside presence.
Both teams runs the exactly same offense, single back with 4 receivers or double Tightends. So Big hoodie or Lil hoodie is going to know exactly what the other is trying to do. The million dollar question is obviously the Broncos triggerman. He has yet to prove that he can stretch the field because most of his completion are 15 yards at best, and the rest are YAC yards by the recievers. If forced to pass can Orton step it up and complement this strong defense and running attack? If he can, then I see not reason why Denver doesn't win this game by atleast a touchdown.
One thing that might be a bad karma for Denver comes Sunday, is the uniform. They will be wearing their AFL 1960 ugly mustard uni, the years when they sucked as hell. The last time I seen them in their AFL uni was 1994, it was the orange version in which they lost back to back. So take that for what it's worth.
