NFL Mocks Staff Predictions: Week 14

Nov 29, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; New Orleans Saints tackle Zach Strief (64) and quarterback Drew Brees (9) lie on the ground after Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) makes a sack during the game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Somehow the Patriots and Texans game have serious implications on it. How?! How did this happen?! Well, the Texans are still alive with the arm of Brian Hoyer. Okay, let’s get real he has a piece to do with it, but this is JJ Watt’s team. I’m afraid if I speak negatively of that defense JJ Watt will jump out of my computer and pile drive me through the sidewalk of this Panera. Great cinnamon rolls if you have never had them here. I digress.

The Patriots have lost two in a row and are at risk of losing three in a row for the first time since 2002. Yes, it’s been that long. The Patriots have been THAT good. BUT….there is a but….this team is depleted right now. The receiving corps are banged up and out. The defense is getting hurt. Do we need to talk about special teams? That 10-0 has turned into a 10-2 and that is a very bad thing for a team in this position right now. They are playing for home field right now, but if they can’t turn it around they are playing for their playoff spot. The Bills and Jets are coming back up and both would love nothing more to dethrone Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

Matt: Patriots

Nick: Patriots

Brady: Patriots

Erik: Patriots

Shawn: Patriots

George: Patriots

Tyler: Patriots

Joe: Patriots

Sayre: Patriots

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