All the talk about this game has been about the return of Patriots’ tight end Rob Gronkowski. Â One minute he is ready to make his debut, the next he had a setback and will be out. Â Instead of making us wait, the Patriots announced earlier that Gronkowski was out today. Â Not that it matters to the Saints who have the most productive tight end in Jimmy Graham ready to play today. Â The connection between Drew Brees and Jimmy Graham will make it hard for Tom Brady to get his first win over the Saints’ quarterback; Brady is 0-3 when playing against Brees.
The Patriots offensive struggles have been no secret, but now there are whispers that Gronkowski’s indecisiveness has divided the locker room. Â With all three of the Patriots’ top receivers out this season, it was only a matter of time before tension was created. Â Brady demands perfection, but was given much less to work with this season. Â The Saints, on the other hand, are off to one of their best seasons so far. Â Welcoming head coach Sean Payton, has really changed this team. Drew Brees is playing more relaxed and not trying to force a throw every down.
It is hard to imagine the Patriots losing two games in a row, but that appears to be the case this week. Â With the loss of Vince Wilfork, this defense will have a lot to make up for especially with this high-speed offense. The Patriots do not have enough offensive weapons to keep them in a shoot out with the Saints. Â This will be a big statement win for the Saints in Foxborough. Â Saints vs. Patriots- who you takin?
