The New England Patriots are trying to achieve their 16th consecutive winning season and they’ll get their chance in an oddly late in the year first game against the New York Jets.
While the Patriots rank atop the league in most categories, the Jets are struggling on both sides of the ball. Age and injuries have hindered the passing attacks, and some internal struggles have affected the performance of their typically elite defensive line.
Can Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and the Patriots take down Darrelle Revis and the Jets secondary? Will the Patriots shaky defensive backs be able to slow down the gigantic Jets receivers? What are the key matchups? Who will win?