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WHAT THE PATRIOTS NEED TO DO TO BEAT THE SEAHAWKS

11/13/2016

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The Patriots are coming off a bye week. Their opponent is coming off a short week. Dion Lewis is back on the active roster. And tonight's game is in Foxboro. While all of those things are pretty favorable for the Patriots securing win number 8, there is still a game to play and plays to execute. The following is what needs to happen to guarantee a win.
Stop Jimmy Graham- Not letting Russell Wilson break out of the pocket used to be the main plan for Seattle opponents, this season not so much. Stopping Seattles' offense should not be too difficult for the Patriots today. The main focus of Matt Patricia's group needs to be stopping Jimmy Graham. Wilson and Graham are now playing on the same page and that is what the Patriots need to prevent. Wilson has struggled on 3rd and attainable, in the red zone, and in the third quarter.
Protect Brady- Although we know we have a backup who can get the job done should Brady go down, keeping Brady upright today is important. With Seattle's defense being ranked second for sacks this season, this should serve as a good challenge heading into the second half of the season.
Don't Force Plays- Tom Brady and Josh McDaniels have been good at taken what the defense has given us and running with it, or passing with it. Hopefully, that maturity will continue today when Dion Lewis enters the lineup. Give him a couple of plays, let him get his feet wet. If things aren't working, don't panic and don't force him into "getting something going". We have enough guys taking care of business on the offense that someone is always going to get less touches than they deserve. As long as the team keeps winning, everyone appears to be happy.
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