I Luv our chances with BB when we faced a team during a season then went to a superbowl especially games vs Steelers & Rams). Year they won SB vs Rams they played them in foxboro earlier that season and lost, Bill revised his D plan of not blitzing so much but Jammin and bein physical with Ram receivers and bringin heat at certain times.
Pats faced this season :
AFC - Ravens, Broncos, Texans.
NFC - Seahawks, 49ers
Ravens - Early in season with a lead late , refs were wearing Lewis T-Shirts.
Broncos - Beat PM at his own game, TB added speed to no-huddle "O"
Texans - Solid effort, exploited Texans as a legit #3 Seed.
Seahawks - Had'm on'da ropes in their hostile environment couldn't cash in needed that FG at half time would have been difference. Many chances to get TDs. Heave TD late in 4th qtr for like 60 yds, with our "D" then, whatelse?!
49ers - I'm not one too make excuses but IMO I thought weather effected Ridley & Vareen. Niners & Kap came out with a chip on their shoulders and for whatever reason Pats didn't answer until late with a valiant comback that fell short.
Going up against any of those teams I listed Pats played already this season, Our chances are that much improved & better providing Talib & Dennard come back 100% ready to go. Gronk back to an already explosive "O" makes it that much tougher for opposing DC to plan for.