Patspsycho
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No, most of the games are not like that. Again, I have just shown you that statistically, the Patriots last year ran the ball in the fourth quarter way more than they passed.
We also know that this team had 10 victories where they won by more than a touchdown, so I think right there you can surmise where a lot of the running came from. I would guess a bunch of those 19 victories you are citing came from that 10 or from our 5 victories of over a touchdown this year.
And Brady carries this team every week. Way to cherry pick the losses.
It's why when he even has a mediocre day or faces an elite defense that can curb this offense's potent production, the team is doomed.
The team lost against the Ravens b/c Brady had an off day. Against the Jets & Giants, the Patriots simply faced elite defenses and couldn't win a low-scoring game. The type of game we used to win.
Throughout the history of the game - heck, in almost every sport - a great defense has ALWAYS defeated a great offense - run, pass, it doesn't matter. The Pats need a defense that can get off the field, and get the offense more possessions to dictate the style of the game.
Would it help to be balanced? Sure. But only if the Pats had an elite rushing attack. Fact is the Patriots don't have a running offense that can impose its will on the other team, so your point is entirely moot.
So you're telling me that when the Jets put a quarter defense on the field against us in the playoffs, we still should try to ride Brady's cape? Come on.
When this team has the mentality, it can dominate in the run game. The running backs we have are not elite, but they are above-average, and so is our OL.