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This matchup will be one of the best for the entire weekend as we have the top rated offense against the top rated defense.
The Patriots are slowly recovering from all of their injuries (Julian Edelamn, Aaron Hernandez) and it hasn’t mattered a whole lot with the way Tom Brady has played late.
Forget Brady for a second, but how about this unstoppable rushing attack?
Not only is the number one ranked offense (439.4 YPG) playing well, but the Pats are third in rushing yards per game (165.4).
Stevan Ridley is toting the rock like a heavyweight champion these days, and the stats are backing it up. Hell, 102 carries for 490 yards is sensational for a second-year player that has barely played in the league.
They also have Brandon Bolden and Danny Woodhead getting a few cracks at success, and yet people are still concerned over these two losses.
Brady is getting arguably his favorite future target back in Aaro...
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PLAYERS:
Aaron Hernandez,
Tom Brady,
Stevan Ridley,
Brandon Bolden,
Danny Woodhead,
Wes Welker,
Rob Gronkowski,
Brandon Lloyd,
Brandon Browner,
Kam Chancellor,
Richard Sherman,
Marcus Trufant,
Earl Thomas,
Bruce Irvin,
Chris Clemons,
Russell Wilson,
Marshawn Lynch
TEAMS: Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots
TEAMS: Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots
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