We don't stop Gronk, it's over. And I don't see how focusing on the run first is going to help with Tom Brady at quarterback.
As for quarterback pressure, not enough pressure and you're toast, but much pressure and you're toast with the Pats*. All in all, it's a monumental task to stop that offense.
I do agree that both lines will be embarrassed and will play lights out. I also think the tackling will be fixed, which likely cost us the game last week. And maybe Dareus will take some Ritalin and actually suit up this time?
My keys:
1. Find the perfect amount of pressure for Brady.
2. CONTAIN Gronk.
3. Stuff Blount.
4. Disrupt Brady's timing game with quick pressure and jamming his receivers.
5. On offense, find that running magic that we've enjoyed for four out of five weeks.
6. Take consistent shots down the field to open up the game.
7. The offensive line simply must play better and neutralize the pass rush to give Taylor more time, as he is not a quick pass quarterback unfortunately.
8. Limit the damn penalties and errors, which the Pats* always have a way of capitalizing on.
I don't see New England dominating in any defensive categories so I believe we have a strong shot to play well on offense.