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NFL week one preview - Patriots at Jetsby Martin Gough - BBC Sport (U2505894) 05 September 2007   New England Patriots at New York Jets - Sunday, 1800 BST Both sides will showcase the defensive aggression of their head coaches and the result will depend on how well their opponents deal with it Pennington remains a question mark but there has been an upgrade in the backfield, where Thomas Jones was brought in from the Bears in a trade in March.New England don’t usually go in for major acquisitions, preferring to develop their own talent and make the most of other teams’ cast-offs, but this off-season they realised the need to completely re-vamp their receiving corps, with Moss the highlight. After a frustrating season Tom Brady, one of the game’s pre-eminent quarterbacks, finally has a set of targets to match his ability. After Corey Dillon’s retirement, Laurence Maroney is likely to use his second season in the league to underline his potential as one of the finest running backs of the next generation. Both sides will showcase the defensive aggression of their head coaches and the result will depend on how well their opponents deal with it. With his restructured cast, Brady is far better supported than Pennington so I expect the Patriots to prevail 31-17. Meanwhile, it’s a little early to make any headway on the Six big questions for NFL 2007 which I posed at the start of pre-season. A quick update on my fantasy football fortunes, though: “L-I-M-E-Y – no alibi” fell victim to their general manager’s hectic social diary so the draft was run on autopick on Friday evening. I returned to find I had not selected a quarterback until the seventh round. And that was Denver’s Jay Cutler. Frantic activity in the free-agent market has landed me with veteran Steve McNair, although things could look dicey again if the Ravens move for Jacksonville cast-off Byron Leftwich. Hopefully crack receivers Steve Smith and Marques Colston, coupled with Eagles back Brian Westbrook (who has done well for me in the past despite my scepticism of him in this column) will keep my head above water. Latest 10 commentsRead members' comments or add your own
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Batesie17 (U8651489) posted Sep 7, 2007 Yes channel 5 is showing the Monday Night Game (Ravens @ Bengals) and after either week 8 or 9 (when the baseball world series has ended) channel 5 will be showing the Sunday Night Game too, those games promise to be good as the american broadcasting station NBC chooses the best game and that one will be shown on Sunday Nights.
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Ben (U4914362) posted Sep 7, 2007 The Patriots may have lost Harrison, but for this game it may not be a problem as I dont think the Jets have anyone who can attack the middle of the field. With Dyson and Miller possibly out in the Jets secondary, Revis and Barrett will be asked to contain the Patriots formidable recieving corps. On the plus side, if the Jets O-line can get Thomas Jones to the second level, he can attack the Pats ageing linebackers. The Jets also have one of the leagues best safties in Kerry Rhodes, who will help stop Welker in the slot.
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vannostren (U6424726) posted Sep 7, 2007 Let's not forget Donte Stallworth as the deep threat for Brady. He hasn't had one for years and could pair well with Reche Caldwell (if he gets his contacts right!
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InvernessStokie (U5954847) posted Sep 7, 2007 The Falcons may have lost Michael Vick due to dis own stupid action but they stiil have Warrick Dunn
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Martin Gough - BBC Sport (U2505894) posted Sep 7, 2007 I’ve just been watching the Colts-Saints game. Richytrue, I agree on the impressiveness of the Indy defence, especially the speed of their front seven, whose reaction times were amazing against run and pass.
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ceej1979 (U1898663) posted Sep 7, 2007 I think the Colts may do it again after last nights blow out.
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jmb (U1574246) posted Sep 7, 2007 Colts look to be the team to beat, and as in recent years the AFC looks stronger than the NFC which is a real turnaround from the Cowboys/49ers/Redskins/Giants era I grew up with.
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jmb (U1574246) posted Sep 7, 2007 Just remembered, Bears were in the superbowl last year, although I still think they were inconsistant. If they improve this year they can certainly get back again, and maybe challenge in the big game!
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Kñøçk-؃ƒ Nîgél® - banned (U7715652) posted Sep 7, 2007 Kevin McCabe thinks the Cowboys will win, but I think the Colts or the Patriots will win Comment on this article
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