I love that we're in their heads. They know that we're the only team in the AFC that can come up there, punch them in the mouth, and throw them out of their own party.
The one thing that works in our favor is that Brady doesn't throw deep that often, so if we can keep the receivers in front of the secondary and make tackles, we can play the bend don't break role and perhaps get a turnover or two...get to Brady a couple of times, get him thinking about how much he doesn't like to be hit. In fact, I think once you deliver a couple of shots to their offensive guys, get in their heads, they play scared.
I was surprised by how much the Steelers got the ball to Brown in space, instead of chucking it deep. He was able to juke his way to some yards, but for the most part, that worked in our favor. So if we can do the same thing in NE, I like our chances.
On offense, we need to run the ball -- keep the defense rested and Brady off the field. Control the clock.
I hate the term "playing with house money" in the playoffs -- because it assumes that a loss is OK, but I do believe that applies here in a way. We're the 6th seed, coming off a huge win over a rival, blood is pumping...it's time to play loose and just leave it on the field. The pressure is on them.
I never had friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?
