NFL.com's playoff X-Factors - Possible difference between winning and losing

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

NFL.com Article - decent read....

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?template=with-video&id=09000d5d805d6cf2


Kevin Faulk is also my choice for the Patriots 'X-Factor'

Who's your Patriot x-factor?

 

[xmarkd400x]

Gostkowski. He was 8/8 last year, and I hope he does just as well this year.

 

[Tommysgirl]

Hanson and the ability to keep him off the field!

 

[BradyFTW!]

I hate using the term X-Factor. All it does is imply that the guy in question isn't dependable or consistent. So no, I wouldn't consider Faulk an X-Factor, since we know that he's going to block well, spot carry, be surehanded on special teams, and catch however many passes he needs to. We know exactly what we're getting from Kevin, imo, and that's one of the best things about him.