The New England Patriots will be coming into Week 11 with something to prove. Sure, they may have one of the best records in the entire NFL, but the way they entered their bye week against one of their possible playoff opponents left a lot to be desired.
The team had their bye week to fix whatever issues they had in their offense during their loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Philadelphia Eagles provide the perfect opportunity for the Pats to test out the adjustments they've made and check if they'll work against the league's top teams.
Of course, any team that has Tom Brady on their side will automatically be considered as favorites. As long as they execute their game plan perfectly, there's no reason why they wouldn't be able to dominate the same way they did over the past couple of games.
Here are some hot takes on what will happen when the two sides clash at the M&T Bank Stadium.
Tom Brady will throw for 400 yards and four touchdowns
One of the biggest reasons why the Ravens managed to win by 14 points was Brady's inability to throw the football comfortably. Just by looking at his stat sheet, you can tell that he didn't enjoy playing inside the pocket at all. He was sacked twice, fumbled the football once, and threw an interception once. His one passing touchdown failed to make up for these wrongs.
However, the blame cannot be burdened by Brady alone. The Patriots O-line was supposed to be one of the best in the league, but their performance didn't show us that. The coaching staff probably drilled into the heads of the lineman that their quarterback is their key to success and must do everything they can to protect him.
If the O-line manage to do just that, there's no reason why Brady wouldn't be able to throw for 400 yards and four touchdowns. He's that good if you allow him enough time to pick his passes.
James White will finish with 100 rushing yards
The Patriots aren't a run-heavy team due to Brady's sheer skill of passing the football. They're 25th in total rushing yards with 836, and that should tell you all you need to know sabout Bill Belichick's take on the team's ground game.
However, that doesn't mean that they can't give James White a run every now and then. He's the team first-choice runner, and he should be able to get some touches in order to open the Eagles defense. His game against the Ravens saw him notch a season-high 38 yards from nine carries, and it's not bad to expect more of the same from him here.
He should be able to get 100 yards if the O-line does their job properly.
Patriots will win by three scores
This game is one Patriots fans want to see their team thrive in. The way their game against Baltimore ended left a sour taste in their mouths, and they will surely want to make up for their shortcomings with this win.
With their renewed focus, they should be able to easily get the W over the Eagles. If everything goes well, it wouldn't be weird to see them win by four or more touchdowns.
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