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In the Starting Line-Up
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When the Pats run:
When the Pats pass:
When the Bolts run:
When the Bolts pass:
Special Teams:
Prediction:
Bolts 27
Pats 24
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The run blocking has been excellent. The addition of Maroney has given the offense a new dimension. SD has not been stellar against the run. In order to counter the aggressiveness of Merriman & Co. running the ball, especially in the redzone will be crucial to a W. ADV=Pats
When the Pats pass:
Pass protection has been the biggest weakness for NE. With the amount of pressure the Chargers can bring it's going to be very difficult for Brady. Granted their DBs are probably the biggest weakness for SD. ADV=Bolts
When the Bolts run:
There is no doubt who the player to key on offense for SD is. LT is quite possibly the most explosive player ever. The Pats tackling has been inconsistent at best this season. Harrison's absence will be noticed on Sunday. ADV=Bolts
When the Bolts pass:
Rivers inexperience could be a problem for SD. The Patriots should be able to confuse him with multiple looks. Gates is a huge target however & could create mismatch problems. ADV=Pats
Special Teams:
This is where the deciding factor could be. Both Ks are young, but Kaeding has a couple of years in the league now. He's become a solid kicker for SD. The other issue is with the Pats return coverage. It's been horrid all season & in a game this closely contested field position could be the difference between 3 & 7. ADV=Bolts
Prediction:
Bolts 27
Pats 24
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