Right, like DVOA which says that the Patriots are currently playing better offensively, defensively, and on special teams.
And there it is.
Yes it does, but okay. Enjoy the game. Another week of you repeating the same crap will be pointless.
Atlanta traffic is always a test of sanity.
Never said that. I said nearly every time. I expect 60-70% scoring efficiency vs a team with the talent level of NE ( average ). That equates yo 34 points minimum in a 9-10 possession game. If NE can't move the ball and stay on the field then yes Atlanta will score 40+ easily because the possessions will be higher.
Right. NE likely will move the ball because NE has a very good offense. That's why I said this will almost certainly be a high scoring shootout. It's also why I'm not willing to say for certain Atlanta will score 40+. You have to have the ball enough times to do that. If it's a 9-10 possession game ( as it likely will be ) then 40+ would be tough though not impossible. If it's more than 10 possessions them I'd say it's almost a certainty of 40+
And you can look at the DVOA for the Divisional and Conference Championships. Falcons offense was better in the divisional round, Pats better in the conference championship. Pats defense was better in both games and so was special teams.
NE has a very good offense. It's just not on the level of Atlanta. And I've never once said Atlanta has a good defense. They don't. This game will ultimately be decided by whichever offense capitalizes better on their opportunities. I've also never said it was going to be a blowout or even that Atlanta would win. I'm still trying to figure out my pick. My only defonotive statement regarding Atlanta is that they're going to LIGHT UP NE defense. And they will
I disagree with the idea that the Falcons offense is on a different level than New England's. I know you will tell me that I didn't watch the Falcons so I don't know, and that's fine. No need to rehash that.
