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Are the Texans ready for Patriots’ play action? | National Football Post
Great breakdown from Matt Bowen including lots of all-22 screenshots. Basically it comes down to discipline for the Texans, something they did not have defensively against the Patriots the first time and Tom Brady made them pay.
There’s no denying the fact that he’s been one of the most dominant receivers in the league over the last five seasons, but considering history and the tendencies of the voters, a signature postseason moment (as well as a chance to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy) would provide Welker with the sort of definitive final line of his resume that could ensure he makes the Hall.
patriots – Why this postseason is so important for Wes Welker – WEEI | Christopher Price
Welker’s post-season numbers: 53 catches for 438 yards and three touchdowns. But let’s throw out the 27 catches for 213 yards in 2007. That leaves 2010, when he sat the opening series due to the feet comments directed toward Rex, and then last season where the missed catch that might’ve sealed another Lombardi still haunts us all. Welker really does need a signature playoff run and given the frustrating post-seasons he’s had, including 2009 where he was hurt against the Texans in Week 17 and missed the rest of the season, this could be one of his last chances to really define his career with a Super Bowl title.
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Look closely for frightened turtles | Boston Herald
Good stuff from Matt Chatham and he’s right. The Patriots must jump all over the Texans again to keep them from getting into their comfort zone. A good start is vital.
What makes this game extra intriguing from an X’s and O’s standpoint is we never saw the so-called “real” Texans vs. the Patriots — much the same sentiment Patriots fans could rightfully contend after their first-half whoopsie against the 49ers.
It’s Tuesday! Only five more days until the playoffs begin for the Pats!
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pottsisstarksheart: No. 11 on your roster continues to be No. 1 in terms of Tom Brady’s list of preferred options. Edelman had a game-high six catches for 81 yards including the only Patriots aerial touchdown. Edelman also had a 16.5-yard average on four punt returns, including a 34-yard long. [x]
