I would call Haynesworth and Wilfork pretty special. It's kind of hard to move the chains and keep Brady off of the field with those two manning the middle.
Slowing down their O is the bigger concern though. Everyone knows that pressuring Brady is the key, but that is easier said than done. Then they have so many weapons that you have to defend, from the two little squirts Woodhead and Welker to Gronkowski and Hernandez. Branch always seems to come up with key 3rd down catches and wait until ohnocinco gets involved, not to mention Green-Ellis who always has good games against us. Forcing this O to punt is a major victory.
Keys to beating N.E.
1. No mistakes. They're good enough on their own, you can't help them out by commiting penalties and turnovers.
2. Pressure Brady early and often (again, with their O-line and Brady's quick outs, it's easier said than done) Patriot losses always involve a harrassed and rattled Marcia Brady.
3. Long scoring drives. Every punt is a failure. Each drive has to end with points, you're going to need them aginst N.E.
But first we have the Raiders at our HOME OPENER!!! These guys gave their coach the Gatorade shower after beating the Broncos. That should tell you all you need to know. 2-0 Baby!!!