They're feeling really good right now. They lucked their way into a home game for the AFCCG. They were handed the always pivotal game between the two teams on a silver platter, so they're feeling very confident. A few players last year said they would have beaten us in Mile High. In fact, I read an article where a few players alluded to the fact that they were afraid deep down to have to play in Foxboro in the playoffs that season.
Whatever. Be prepared to hear a lot more slander if NE beats DEN. There are tons of people who want to see that happen because they like Manning more and, more importantly, they can't choke down the fact that Tom would be in his seventh with a chance to win five, something NO OTHER QUARTERBACK has done. Health (or the lack thereof) is the only thing beating this team. They'd be going for their second chance at 19-0 (I truly believe it though I never cared about it) were it not for the injuries. It was turning out to be that kind of magical. But alas, let's just hope the boys get it done in Mile High this year. Number five depends on it. And I'm never one to be smug or overconfident, but the thing I worry about more than anything in this game is the health of our players' knees, particularly Gronk. There is no player I fear more than TJ Ward. The only other player who comes close, and always has, is Suh. He only tackles one way . . . low and to the knees. Scarier than the Broncos as a whole.