Friday, October 3, 2014

How the Patriots can bounce back

                  Going into week 5, the doubts are as high as ever with the 2014 Patriots. Last week the Patriots were embarrassed on national television against the Kansas City Chiefs on MNF, with a 41-14 loss. A game in which Tom Brady and the offense could never get into rhythm. Brady and the receivers seemed to not be on the same page for the better part of the night. The only offensive weapon with an overall good game was Brandon Lafell. Brady was eventually taken out of the game and was replaced for rookie second round pick Jimmy Garropolo. The offensive line had a strong start but slowly but surely fell apart during a horrendous second half. As well as offensive woes, the Pats defense was run all over by the Chiefs offense, who finished the game with 207 rushing yards, and Jaamal Charles scored 3 rushing TD's. For multiple weeks the Patriots have struggled, and the answer for these struggled has yet to be found. But what week 5 brings is probably the toughest opponent the pats have played thus far, the Cincinnati Bengals.


                    The Cincinnati Bengals have solidified themselves as one of the top teams in the AFC, and there's good reasoning. At 3-0 the Bengals are 1 of 2 teams still undefeated in the NFL, the other being the Arizona Cardinals.  Thus far the Bengals offensive line has only allowed 10 QB pressures and has allowed no sacks. Which is what helps make this Bengals team so good, they have a handful of great offensive weapons including one of the best WRs in the NFL in A.J. Green,  when given time Andy Dalton can find any of his offensive weapons getting open. The Bengals defense also features some formidable players such as defensive lineman Geno Atkins, and linebacker Vontae Burficit.

                  With the Patriots coming off an embarrassing loss to the Chiefs, the Patriots find themselves trying to figure out how they can rebound on the national stage on Sunday night. Week 5 signals the returns of previously suspended players CB Brandon Browner, and WR Brian Tyms. Both first year Patriots players, and had both been suspended 4 games for violating the NFLs substance policies. Browner should give the defense a much needed spark, hopefully making them more aggressive. And Tyms, who had a very strong preseason, earning him a spot on the roster despite the 4 game suspension, should give Tom Brady hopefully another possible offensive weapon. The Bengals will give the pats their toughest test yet, and the only way they're going to win, and continue winning is if this team gets on the same page. Recently the offense hasn't even look like they're in the same book. The line needs to give brady enough time to go through his progressions, and find the open man.

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