More DeMarco goodness. He calls Deion Branch...Cliff Branch in his biggest play of the year BS writeup.
6-0
with highest rated 30 Dime NFL releases
past three years combined
December 6, 2010
Winner - Patriots (-4) 45, Jets 3
October 11, 2010
Winner - Jets (-4') 29, Vikings 20
This is what I told you about the Patriots...
The Patriots are 41-12 SU after Thanksgiving during Bill Belichick's coaching tenure. Now straight-up wins don't get you covers obviously, but the record is indicative of how New England has historically improved over the course of the season, peaking when the playoffs are around the corner. And tonight they have added motivating seeking payback for a 28-14 road loss in week two.
The differences between the Patriots team that coughed up a 14-10 lead in the first meeting and the one that takes the field today are numerous. Randy Moss and his distractions are gone and in his place is a deeper, albeit virtually unknown - with the exception Wes Welker and
Cliff Branch - corps of receivers. The ground game is getting strong contributions from BenJarvis Green-Ellis (627 yards rushing, 4.3 ypc) and Danny Woodhead (344 yards rushing, 5.4 ypc; 24 catches). And Tom Brady (12 TDs, 0 INTs, three sacks last five games) has been getting outstanding protection from an offensive line strengthened by the return of guard Logan Mankins and strong play of tight end Alge Crumpler.
The Jets have not been the same since returning from their bye. Before it they had won and covered five in a row, a streak that began with the New England upset, by an average score of 30-18. Since their return they lost to Green Bay at home 9-0, needed overtime to escape with wins at Detroit, 23-20, and Cleveland 26-20, and a fourth quarter rally to edge visiting Housotn 30-27. Their only "big" win was a 26-10 triumph over Cincinnati a week ago.
The public has already pushed this price up to 4, but this is a case where the public is right. Brady is playing superb ball this season (23 TDs, 4 INTs), especially over the past five weeks, and the Patriots have downed Baltimore, Minnesota and Indianapolis in their last three home games.