I'll say this - barring a big GB lead (therefore fewer RB touches,) we can call Eddie Lacy a test. Not a Jamaal Charles or Beastmode test, but a test. If Lacy gets stuffed, we can stop saying "they can only stop rushing attacks that aren't any good." We can't predict with confidence that they can do the same against the best running attacks, but at least we can say "Okay that was pretty good."
I like how we're tackling (most plays.) I like the growing consistency and confidence I see on the D. I think the improved secondary is rippling through everything, and what we all thought at the start of the season seems to be coming to pass mid-season... and the mid-season pickups are huge in that.
I really like what it looks like we are, on defense, and really really like the trendline the last few weeks. But I'll let go of my fear the moment we're hoisting another Lombardi, not before.
That just goes with the reality of football: We are who we are on Sunday (or Monday or Thursday.) Last week doesn't count; somebody can screw up who you think you are at any moment.
I swear I can't just be a "fan" anymore, dragging up stats and saying "that proves it!" or just crowing at the top of my lungs "Nut uh we're better!" This game is especially anybody's game, but the any-given-Sunday theorem holds true unless you make it not hold true.
I can't do that, only the Pats can do that - with the league playing as level as it is this year, I guess I'll truly enjoy each game at game-time. Of course I'll come here in between and talk about how I can't trust it until it happens. Because you know, the Pats.