First... has it been four games? I thought this was only game 3 yesterday.
Second... he was not invisible. I remember that when the Patriots were on the goal line, Merriman ate up the lead blocker so Barnett could make the stop. Remember that football is a team sport. Just because Kyle Williams will never post 10 sacks doesn't mean he isn't awesome. Merriman will get his sacks (probably not 17) but he will get some. As long as the defense keeps winning, I say... keep doing what you are doing.
Third... yesterday was not one of the biggest games of the season, we will look back and realize that it was THE biggest game this season.
Fourth... I agree that somebody needs to light a fire under Merriman. I would like to see him play "lights out" too.
Fifth... The 5-1 team was not as good as the record showed. The teams the Bills beat were all below 500 by the end of the year (with the exception of San Diego). I guarantee you that Oakland and New England both finish above 500. This year is different... our team is better. No smoke and mirrors, as long as key people stay healthy (Fitz, Jackson)... we will not finish with a losing record. You can take that to the bank.
Sixth... if Brady had not thrown 4 interceptions we probably would have lost... yes. But it wouldn't have been a blow out. You could have argued that it would have been a blow out the other way had Fitz not thrown two interceptions.