I would much rather watch Tenn than Buffalo again. Not that Tenn plays a pretty brand of football, but it will be more exciting to see a new cast of characters. Buffalo can be tough to watch at times, esp b/c of their quarterbacking issues. I hope Tyrod is ok.
Teams that should beat the Pats in the playoffs: 0
Teams that can beat the Pats in the playoffs: Pitt, Jax, Minn, Atl (jk, 28-3), KC, Carolina
I'm glad Tennessee won and Buffalo lost. I would not want to give anyone a third chance in the same season.
Any playoff team can beat the Pats. The Pats aren't dominant this season and anything can happen.
I'm aware of the Any Given Sunday spiel. Not accounting for outliers, the Pats should win home playoff games against the borderline teams still in the playoffs, including Tenn and Jacksonville. I think Pitt is the 2nd best team in the NFL, and would pose a bigger challenge than any of the NFC teams.
Philly- Foles schmoles. I think they are the worst team in the NFC playoffs.
Minny- Case Keenum over TB12? Brady has beaten better defenses, including Seattle a couple of years ago
Atlanta- Not as good as the team that lost to the Patriots in the SB. Would make a great story of perseverance/surviving epic collapses.
Carolina-Tough defense. Cam seems to be hot/cold which isn't great for their chances.
New Orleans- Would be a fun, 49-42 game.
My Ranking: NE, Pitt, Atl, Minny, NO, Car, Philly