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Last year's 14-2 was a bit inflated because of the huge turnover ratio--was probably more of an 11-5 squad. This team is better, so I think we're looking at 14-2 again.
Usually, the obvious games to look at for the Pats to lose--this year, games like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia--turn out to be Patriot wins. The one exception is @ the Jets, who I see beating the Pats at least once a year until they don't.
For the other loss? The Raiders sounds right--the "surprise" loss, early enough in the season to ward off undefeated nonsense, and the kind of loss that can actually be helpful with a young team.
So, 14-2. As for the postseason, let's wait until then.
Usually, the obvious games to look at for the Pats to lose--this year, games like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia--turn out to be Patriot wins. The one exception is @ the Jets, who I see beating the Pats at least once a year until they don't.
For the other loss? The Raiders sounds right--the "surprise" loss, early enough in the season to ward off undefeated nonsense, and the kind of loss that can actually be helpful with a young team.
So, 14-2. As for the postseason, let's wait until then.
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