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Re: Is Houston Really That Good?
I am not sold on that. Both Houston and the Ravens have tougher schedules coming up (especially the Ravens). One or both could be 12-4 or worse by the end of the season. Of course if both are at least 12-4, the Pats could only lose to Houston in that scenario to get the first round bye.
But I think the first round bye may be overrated. Since the Pats last won in 2005, only the Saints and Steelers (second win) have won the Super Bowl with a first round bye. The Giants (twice), Steelers (first time), Colts, and Packers all played Wild Card weekend on the way to their Super Bowl wins.
Well the Patriots are going to need to beat Houston to earn either the 1 or 2 seed. The best case scenario is for Pittsburgh to win the AFC north, and that will probably eliminate the tie breaker with the Ravens. Even though the Pats are struggling somewhat, they have no where to go but up. How many times do we see the best team in Sept. be the best in February ?
I am not sold on that. Both Houston and the Ravens have tougher schedules coming up (especially the Ravens). One or both could be 12-4 or worse by the end of the season. Of course if both are at least 12-4, the Pats could only lose to Houston in that scenario to get the first round bye.
But I think the first round bye may be overrated. Since the Pats last won in 2005, only the Saints and Steelers (second win) have won the Super Bowl with a first round bye. The Giants (twice), Steelers (first time), Colts, and Packers all played Wild Card weekend on the way to their Super Bowl wins.