Historical Spread

Talk about a challenge, New England Patriots on national football, at Gillette Stadium and without starting Quarterback Donovan McNabb.

At this point things are almost humorous, the odds can not be placed against us anymore than they already are. Apparently the 23 1/2 point spread is the largest in the history of the NFL, that isn't a part of history that I ever really wanted this team to be a part of but I guess you take what you can get.

That spread mostly speaks on behalf of the ridiculous success the Patriots have had this season, combined with the fact that they continually score points throughout a game. In the past, such dominant teams often back down towards the end of a game when they have a huge lead, but the Patriots do not follow that pattern. Despite what the point differential is, Belichick keeps his team aiming for the endzone.

To say we need to come into this game with a chip on our shoulder is a major understatement. I've never witnessed a game where we were this much of an underdog, it actually make things really interesting.

We're heading into New England with the expectation from the entire league that we're going to lose. So there really is no pressure, nothing to live up to, because no one believes in us.

Then you look at the Patriots, there is pressure there because if they win, everyone realizes that should be the outcome, but if they lose?

No matter what the spread tells you, the game still has to be played, so lets see which way things go.