New England Patriots: 3 ways to avoid a Week 1 upset

New England Patriots: 3 ways to avoid a Week 1 upset vs. Texans

By Ryan Feyre | Sep 8, 2018

CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 24: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 24, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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3. PROTECT BRADY

I think I’ve said this enough, right? And if not, everyone other Pats fan has. The guy is 41, and our offensive line does not feature Nate Solder anymore. Which means his blindside is not as protected as it once was.

To be honest, this is probably the first year in the Brady-Belichick where the left side of the line is this questionable. The last thing anyone wants to see is Terrific Tom on the ground more than five times in this game (which is plausible with that Houston defensive line).

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Simply put, if Trent Brown is as good as coaches say he is, then Brady will stay upright, and the Patriots will pull out a week 1 win. Fingers crossed.

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