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shamrock

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New England +3 -125 I think this game is another case that patriots dominate the line of scrimmage and like Buffalo will run over the Colts. Colts have given up over 100 yards rushing to three of their last four opponents, most notably Tampa who went for 140 and four rushing touchdowns. Colts like to run a nickel as their base defense, their LBs are very undersized, their biggest is only 225 pounds. They are a fast defense that plays laterally extremely well, but I think New England runs over them. Buffalo knew the patriots were running every down, (they only threw three passes the entire game) and could not stop patriots Rushing attack. BB has had 2 weeks to prepare for this game, and his record after the bye week is ridiculous. Additionally New England is getting healthy, with Dugger, Phillips, and Uche all returning for the defense. Harris is recovered from hamstring injury against Buffalo and full participant in practice this week. Colts will have to commit seriously to stop the rushing attack, and I think Jones will have a good game mixing in play action passes. Really think patriots win this game by 10+? Good luck.
 

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New England +3 -125 I think this game is another case that patriots dominate the line of scrimmage and like Buffalo will run over the Colts. Colts have given up over 100 yards rushing to three of their last four opponents, most notably Tampa who went for 140 and four rushing touchdowns. Colts like to run a nickel as their base defense, their LBs are very undersized, their biggest is only 225 pounds. They are a fast defense that plays laterally extremely well, but I think New England runs over them. Buffalo knew the patriots were running every down, (they only threw three passes the entire game) and could not stop patriots Rushing attack. BB has had 2 weeks to prepare for this game, and his record after the bye week is ridiculous. Additionally New England is getting healthy, with Dugger, Phillips, and Uche all returning for the defense. Harris is recovered from hamstring injury against Buffalo and full participant in practice this week. Colts will have to commit seriously to stop the rushing attack, and I think Jones will have a good game mixing in play action passes. Really think patriots win this game by 10+? Good luck.

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hey shammy...hope all is well...both clubs coming off the bye....interesting....colts also look like they`re on the come as the season wears on....i`m really looking forward to this one...it`s gonna tell us a bunch about both teams...

g.l.
 
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shamrock

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Hello my old friend? I hope you are well, in good health, and have a great holiday season. Truthfully as you know I'm a long time patriot fan, going back to the 2-14 days of empty stadiums and embarrassing lineups, at this point I'm playing with house money after seasons I never thought possible. I thought after Brady it was going to be a lengthy rebuild, one down season with Cam Newton last year, and Mack Jones looks like the real deal. BB building this team to his liking, power running and defense, it's his legacy from the Giants. No doubt looking forward to this one my friend.
 

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Harris RB New England? Downgraded to Out for this game? Did not make the trip. This is a major factor in this game, somewhat limits the patriot ground attack. Stevenson will be the man, prop bets playing over.
 

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patriots undefeated on the road this season. Patriots 15-5 last 20 road games. BB 15-5 last 20 after bye-good luck!
 
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