Huge third and one here. I would play this as four down territory and try play action. Another punt from the 35 that nets 15 yards isn't worth it, and letting Gost try a 52 yarder seems like something you don't want to do. It could give Miami the ball on the 42 down one score.
This is often noted by the football talking heads...not said yet in this game but it is very difficult on an O-line when you don't even look like you are going to run the football. That says they are just going to be taking it and not dishing it out all game long. Seems to me it just took a commitment to run for the Pats to start to eke out some running yards.
I think you guys are dismissing the wind big time. The defense knows the offense isn't going to go downfield...and are sitting on all routes. Brady picks up on it on every snap....and either completes a short pass or gets rid of it.
I was literally just typing a post about how we need to move away from Ridley in the running game today. Miami is extremely diligent in setting the edge. A more slash and dash type player like Vereen and Woodhead are more suitable to attack this D.
Can't get to the edge easily against this fast defense. We just have to beat them with good blocking and some elusive running inside. Miami might be vulnerable to a cutback since they are so aggressive.