I will take every other team vs the Pats this year

[The Genius]

Too many factors will see the Pats no win the Superbowl this year.
1. Brady injured
2. Billy B losing his lucky sweatshirt
3. Randy Virus will strike this team down

[BatemanPatrickl]

Look at all of the other solid players they added. I predict the Pats will go to the big show BUT will not win it.

[jjgold]

Ony thing in Pats way is Brady getting injured

[LT Profits]

Talent-wise, I think San Diego has the best team on paper. However from a mental toughness viewpoint, not so much unless the new coach can get them over the hump. If not, I think Pats become the favorites to win it all, and I do not see any NFC team that could challenge NE or SD (or even third choice Indy for that matter).

[buztah]

J-e-t-s! Jets! Jets! Jets!!!!!!!

[Razz]

They may not even make the playoffs if someone in the division has a breakout season. That's the most ridiculous schedule I've ever seen. Going 11-5 would be amazing, 10-6 would be impressive, but 9-7 or 8-8 is more likely.

[increasedodds]

Last year, they were one snap, one pass interference, one non bump to the QB head from the super bowl.

Last year Brady threw to NO one.

This year, Moss, Washington, Stallworth, etc...

Plus the upgrade on defense.

I'll be stunned if they don't win 12 games and win it all.

Sean

[BigBollocks]

You left out the #1 reason playing on the opposition might be a wise play...inflated lines due to public perception. I think we'll see a lot of 10.5-14.5s on the opposition. With their style I wouldn't be surprised to see New England go 13-3 straight up and something like 6-10 against the spread. People have absolutely no clue how vital every extra point is when betting the spread...

[ShamsWoof10]

Why not just bet the under total season wins instead of against them every week..? I like them under as well as the Colts and Chargers... By the way all three play each other...

[ShamsWoof10]

You left out the #1 reason playing on the opposition might be a wise play...inflated lines due to public perception. I think we'll see a lot of 10.5-14.5s on the opposition. With their style I wouldn't be surprised to see New England go 13-3 straight up and something like 6-10 against the spread. People have absolutely no clue how vital every extra point is when betting the spread...

I agree with the public and inflated lines but I don't think every point is that vital... The spread only makes you think.. It usualy doesn't even matter .. The dog either wins outright or the fav. easily covers.... I think the spread matters like 10-15 percent of the time and when it's really close to the number is probably well under 5%....