hyperpat
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This kind of stat is deceiving. The reasons for their opponents falling lower in the stat department is a result of the losses Denver handed them.
The only equations that don't seem equal are Belichick and Brady, and I am not sure that those are not canceled out with McDaniels knowledge of the organization.
We got lucky yesterday that, for whatever reason, the Ravens stayed in the air versus the ground. They had good ground numbers against us. As well they had a 60% plus 3rd down conversion rate. Those things need to tighten up.
Then there is Dumervil......
We beat the Bills by a lucky break, and the Ravens by a dropped catch. These are not "dominating" performances by any means at all.
I started a thread week one about the Bills and the game, most replies were typical ball-washing behavior; "Blow them out by 40 pt's", "They are a laughing stock", "Easy win"...etc.
Don't sell the Broncos short. This is a tough road game and the Broncos will lay it all on the line.
I haven't heard lots of talk about "dominating" the Ravens. The Pats won a tight game against a quality opponent. Many power rankings had the Ravens at number one last week. The Broncos are 4-0 and Mile High is a always a challenge for the Pats. But I see this as a win.
Hope Watson doesn't have to run diagonally across the entire field again.