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Five Things to Watch This Week - Week 15 (Game 14)

The Patriots play their fourteenth regular season game against the Packers at Gillette on Sunday, December 19th at 8:20 PM.

I apologize.  I was waaay off last week.  I predicted the Pats would win 20 to 14.  I really thought the elements would be more of a factor.  I thought the Bears would, you know, show up.  I'm very happy to report that I was wrong on all accounts.

Six weeks ago I was talking with my buddy KC Masterpiece trying to figure out what was wrong with Brady (mechanics?  head not in the game?  bad haircut?).  The Pats had just got theyselves blowed out at Cleveland.    Things have turned out OK since then, huh?.  They've beaten the absolute iron of the NFL.  And they're not just winning.  They're CRUSHING teams. 

How will the Patriots ever score with Randy Moss?!  Yeah, that one somehow worked out OK, too.

You know what?  I'm calling my shot right now.  I don't think they're going to lose again this year.  Not the way they're playing right now.  Not to turn into one of "Da Bears" guys ("What about Belichick? Would he be mini, too?"  "No, he would be full-grown."), but I'm pretty sure we're unstoppable at this point.

You know who else must read my little newsletter?  Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau:

     "To do what Brady did in those weather conditions in Chicago? That might be one of the most outstanding quarterback performances — ever."


BEST QUARTERBACK EVER.


Here's five things I'll be watching for this week.

1) Tom Brady - Another week, another great QB for Brady to face.  So far this season, he's beaten Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers and Ben Roethlisberger.  This week, Tom goes up against... Matt Flynn?!  Who?  That can't be right.

2) Aarob Gronknandez - I've combined Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez into one player for easier reference (and I swear I wrote this joke down before seeing something similar in Simmons column this week).  Don Banks of SI thinks they each would go in the first round if we held the draft again today.    Hell of a draft.

3) BenJarvus Green-Ellis - Benny is looking strong.  Over 4 yards a carry in the snow last week.  I love watching him hit the hole. 

4) Gary Guyton - Guyton got some extra snaps last week with Brandon Spikes on suspenders, and what does he do?  Fumble recovery for a touchdown.  And an INT off of Mr. Cutler.  Not bad for another undrafted guy.

5) Singing Dogs - If this game ends up being a blowout by halftime, you have my permission to go to bed early.  Or get in the holiday spirit by watching dogs singing Christmas tunes.  Even Hoth Belichick approves.






My prediction (if Rodgers plays):


Pats 42, Packers 10


My prediction (if Rodgers doesn't play):

Pats 42, Packers 7




Now... Let's go eat a goddamn snack.


Anybody want a holiday mailbag column next week?
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