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New England (5-1, 3-0 away)
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Minnesota (4-2, 2-1 home)
Are the Vikings the league’s most underrated team? Bill Belichick seems to think so…He has been quoted as saying that “he doesn’t know how they [The Vikings] lost to the Bears”, because they clearly outplayed them in their match-up earlier this season. Belichick knows that his team is in for a tough game tonight. The Patriots have relied on their running game for much of the season as Brady has had to become acclimated with a new group of receivers, and tonight they face the top rush defense in the NFL. The Vikings are a smart and disciplined team. They are not going to put up a lot of points but they capitalize on the opportunities that they are given. Brad Johnson may not win games for them by himself, but he rarely turn the ball over, so he won’t lose them for you either. This game certainly has the potential of being an upset in favor of Minnesota. I’m not suggesting that the Patriots will be looking ahead to next week’s match-up with the Colts because I am certain that Belichick will have his team aptly prepared tonight. What I am suggesting is that the Vikings’ defense is very good (in addition to their top ranked run defense, they also have a solid secondary), they will be able to run the ball because they have a great offensive line, and they will take care of the ball; this will keep them in the game until the end. I still see Brady and co. doing just enough to pull it out though…
My Pick: Patriots squeak by the Vikings…
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