Well it Wasn't Pretty

It certainly wasn't pretty, but the Pats found a way to win just as they have in championship years past. I found it frightening how the Pats could come out with no emotion, no fire, no desire given the circumstances surrounding the game. If they come out like that this week they'll be down 31-0 at the half instead of 3-0.

While the play of the game was Colvin's stripsack, and Bruschi was outstanding in his return, the Player of the game had to be Asante Samuel. He is the ONLY guy that looked fired up, the only guy that played steady D and he had a few plays that helped to turn the momentum of the game. Overall, if you take away the one, bonehead, 55 yd TD, the Defense was what a Belichick D is supposed to be. Bend, don't break; give up yards, not points. Frustrating as hell to watch though, isn't it? Once again, rediculous penalties cost them in key situations - and what the hell is 'unnatural movement' for a penalty? They might have gotten off the field sooner had they done better than allowing 50% on third down conversions.

That call and the Patrick Pass fumble are two plays you may never see again in your lifetime. Besides sputtering in the first half and Pass' play, the O came through when they needed to. Had they bothered to use their tight ends, my pregame yardage/TD predictions might have been right.

Great job on special teams coverage v. McGee, the league's leading returner was a non-factor.

Watch for an INDY post later in the day. Looks like I was wrong, the Pats are NOT favored, but how could you favor them v. anyone after last week?