And don't say nobody... I am not asking for a fact, just who has the ability to beat them (even if they don't beat them eventualy).
Indy had a good chance, but if they get another chance, It will be harder (INJURIES). Any other candidats? Maybe from NFC in a potential Superbowl??
2007-11-17 06:45:07 · 22 answers · asked by AIRzig 3 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Wow, a lot of nice answers so far... it will be hard to pick best answer!
2007-11-17 07:07:01 · update #1
I honestly think that the Green Bay Packers could beat the Patriots.
The Packers have the corners to play the Patriots man-to-man during the game, which would free up our linebackers to bring some heat on Brady and snuff out any runs they may attempt.
The Packers are also the deepest team in the league when it comes to wide receivers (you know you're deep when Koren Robinson is listed at 4th on your depth chart). They can really spread the field on the Patriots and take them out of their defensive game plan. We also know that the Pats have trouble defending tight ends, and the Packers have two good ones in Donald Lee and Bubba Franks.
The Packers' line is also opening up better holes for their running game, and Ryan Grant sure looks like he can carry the rock.
I'm not saying I would guarantee a Packers' win, but I think it would be a very good matchup, and one I hope to see in the Superbowl.
2007-11-17 06:52:31 · answer #1 · answered by Adam S 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Colts were the team to do it, while pittsburg is a good team, I dont believe they have the offense to beat the Patriots. The Patriots D has not played from behind very often at all this year, which takes a lot of pressure off of the defense. The team that can be the Patriots will be the team that can do one or a combination of these things:
1. Can get to Tom Brady and make him force passes.- this will create turnovers and allow the opponent to better control the ball. (The colts did get to brady)
2. Are Just as explosive on Offense.- A team that can quickly answer the pats in a run-and-gun style game. (The colts when healthy)
3. Can control the ball- A solid running game to chew up the clock and a stout D to minimize damage. (I dont have faith in Willie Parker, but Pittsburgh might have a chance. Addai did a great job against the pats and the colts D nearly held up.. nearly).
No NFC team has a chance, unless Green Bay can get Grant to be consistent for the rest of the season and establish the run.
2007-11-17 07:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by rintah027 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Anybody can be beaten on any given sunday. This conjours up memories of the Superbowl III matchup of the Colts vs Jets. All it takes is a team which employs a strategy similar to that of the Colts this season: play good defense, run the ball well, goat Brady into making mistakes, and keep it close. The Patriots do have weaknesses folks. They are not a running team first-off, secondly their secondary is not exactly stout. To answer the question, anyone who employs a good strategy and exposes their weaknesses has the best chance to beat them. Giants or Steelers in regular season. Packers or Cowboys (with better D) in a possible Superbowl matchup. Unfortunately, it will not be my beloved Bills tomorrow night. I am a proud fan, but I am also realistic.
2007-11-17 07:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by BillsFan625 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say if Tom Brady stays healthy through the rest of the season and playoffs the only team that has a chance to beat the pats will be the Giants the only reason this will happen is if Belichick decides we have the east wrapped up home field advantage throughout and I don't want to risk injury for a meaningless record whoever I think Belichick has way to large of an ego to pass up trying to go unbeaten especially given the circumstances of the whole league ganging up on him this year,I think he wants to cut throats and chew esophagus's he wants to go down on the books as the best coach ever and I think he will.
2007-11-17 07:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by JOHN D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is going to assume that NE is going to sit their starting players and that's why they'll lose, but at this point, there's no indication that will happen, especially because of the animosity toward the NFL as a whole. I think if they do sit Brady, then Miami (yes I'll say it) will have a good chance, especially if they are still at 0 wins. I say this because IF the PATS do sit some starters it will be to show some compassion for the Dolphins and may just hand them a win. If that doesn't happen, then their next best bet will be the superbowl. There's just no way they lose to Indy AT HOME.
2007-11-17 07:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by chryspen 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
maximum in all likelihood, themselves. All communities have a minimum of one undesirable interest. i'd throw the Giants in as having a shot on the disillusioned. final interest of the season, the Pat would have clinched and the Giants may well be in a wildcard conflict. it may well be stupid for the Pats to play adult adult males previous due into the interest. Who knows with it being so some distance away and available injuries at key positions, like QB. a million. Giants 2. Steelers 3. Any playoff team
2016-12-09 00:25:26 · answer #6 · answered by crumley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anybody - that's the beautiful thing about the NFL. Who will beat the Pats? I give the Colts a 35% chance in the playoffs.
2007-11-17 07:08:27 · answer #7 · answered by dsoenatoens 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any given team...
At some point the Patriots are going to start sitting starters and preparing for the playoffs... they could lose 1-2 down the stretch to any of their opponents, though as mentioned earlier - the Steelers and the Giants seem to be the most likely teams to down New England.
2007-11-17 06:52:23 · answer #8 · answered by [z]ther 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If the Steelers keep playing the way they have been in the last few weeks, and they play their best game, they have the best chance of beating the Patriots.
Go Steelers!
2007-11-17 07:37:22 · answer #9 · answered by nancelyn 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unless the Patriots don't play well....Nobody has a chance....Especially in the NFC
Having said that, the Steelers would be my #1 pick for a chance at beating them.....
2007-11-17 06:54:19 · answer #10 · answered by TDonn 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋