What has to happen for the Falcons to beat the Patriots?
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But for Matt Ryan and that eighth-most-prolific offense of all time to actual win it, I figure one of two things has to happen — and maybe two of two things:
- The Patriots would have to play erratically (by their standards) and inefficiently in the first half. Pretty much what they did against the Texans in the divisional round, in other words. They could get away with a few mistakes against the Texans; Brock Osweiler is their quarterback. Can’t do that against Matt Ryan and expect to have a confetti shower afterward.
- The Patriots’ top-ranked defense, which has gotten better and better as the second half of the season has progressed, would have to prove fraudulent, with Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman, Taylor Gabriel, and assorted other members of the Falcons’ offense ripping through them like their linebackers are four clones of 2009 Gary Guyton.
Any other ways the Falcons can interrupt Brady and Belichick’s dual drive for five? Honest and wise-guy answers welcome in the comments.
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