Looks like things didn't go your way this week alpe. You almost went Stephen a Smith and got everything wrong.
No kidding. I logged on today to post just that. A few weeks now I've made some pretty bad assessments, at least compared to games and seasons past where I've been generally keen on some games. This week was maybe my worst yet. Wrong on not just outcomes, but how teams performed. I don't have RedZone, and while I do watch some games both online and on the NFL network, I'm not watching games as close this year, and that must be it.
I won't harp on much that has already been said about the Patriots...They need Antonio Brown. He was cleared by NFL, already saw the system, and is getting paid some already. Brady, Belichick, and other players already stated they wanted him back...
I came on here to post this as well. Even as a third receiver, or decoy, he would elevate the offense for certain. All he has to do is show up for practice, suit up and play. Why they don't re-sign him, even if they make him sit for a week, or tell him he'll be mostly riding the bench until they are assured he'll fit into Belicheck's and the team's standards, is beyond me. It can't be the money. Do they really think they have another current player they cannot afford to give up to get him back?
Having said that, I was surprised how lax the Patriots offense looked. I realize several players had the flu, but the defense played fairly well all game. The offense just seemed to play in spurts. Some plays, a few drives even, they looked like the team we expect, but much of the time they were just flat.
As to the 49ers, I still think they are the best team in the NFL. Historically teams that do well week after week on both sides of the ball, and only lose close games, games they could have won, maybe should have won, end up going deep in the playoffs, and I expect that here. The peculiar thing is that if Seattle beats Minnesota, the Seahawks move into first place. I don't think they are as good as SF, but they do have an easier schedule from here on out. @Rams, @CAR, then Arizona and finally SF at home. Whichever team ends up the WC is going to head to either Dallas or Philly, for the "easiest" road playoff game in years.