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While the New England Patriots were hit hard by the late season injury to perennial go-to wide receiver Wes Welker, the 2009 Patriots just never seemed to hit that full stride we have all come to expect. Yes, they did rack up close to 60 points against Tennessee, including a five touchdown second quarter, but overall this New England team was inconsistent, and even at 10-6 just plain awful on the road (8-0 home, 2-6 away). While it seemed as though quarterback Tom Brady never truly regained his standard form after missing all of 2008, opponents and fans should definitely not plan on a repeat performance in 2010. More than likely, we can all expect Brady to be back to normal; meaning a much better team, probably about thirteen victories, and definitely back in serious contention for yet another Super Bowl ring.
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About The New England Patriots
There are facts to back up New England’s inevitable return to prominence; the Patriots did win the AFC East for seventh time in nine seasons, while also winning at least nine games in nine consecutive seasons. The Patriots had also won seventeen consecutive regular-season games against NFC opponents – the longest such streak of any team against the opposing conference since the 1970 merger – before falling to the New Orleans Saints in Week 12.
While maybe a bit inconsistent and not as explosive as past seasons, the New England Patriots’ offense was still very productive. Brady recorded the 30th 300-yard passing game of his career, having surpassed Drew Bledsoe (26) for the most 300-yard games in team history. Welker, who led the team in receiving, finished second in team history with 1,348 receiving yards (11 yards per catch) and tied for second all-time with 123 receptions, while his 8.8 receptions per game average is second in NFL history to Marvin Harrison who leads with 8.9 (minimum 10 games played). In addition to Welker’s impressive consistency and reliability, Randy Moss has recorded 35 games with two or more touchdown receptions, second-most in NFL history to Jerry Rice (44). Moss also became the seventh player to reach the 14,000 receiving yard milestone, and his 14,465 yards now ranks him sixth on the all-time list. Also worthy of a mention is that the Pats have yet to sign two unrestricted free agents, running back Kevin Faulk and tight end Benjamin Watson, which may be a sign that it is time for a changing of the guard on offense, so to speak.
On the other side of the ball, other than re-signing free agent, run-stuffing, defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (43 tackles, 1 forced fumble), the defense is going through its own changing of the guard; linebackers Jerod Mayo (103 tackles, 70 solo, 33 assists) and Tully Banta-Cain (9.5 sacks, 5 tackles for loss) led the Patriots in tackles and sacks/tackles for loss respectively, while defensive ends Derrick Burgess and Mike Wright each chalked up 5 sacks of their own. No, the names may not be the ones you remember, but the talent is seemingly there for the results to be the same in 2010.
The Pats look to once again win big with Tom Brady at full strength and leading the charge, so don’t miss the opportunity to see this perennial NFL frontrunner battle back to the top of the AFC, as they strive to once again dominate each and every opponent they face. Get your New England Patriots tickets now and be there when the excitement returns at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
New England Patriots 2010 Regular Season Schedule
- Week 1: Sunday, Sep. 12, Cincinnati, 1:00 PM
- Week 2: Sunday, Sep. 19, at NY Jets, 4:15 PM
- Week 3: Sunday, Sep. 26, Buffalo, 1:00 PM
- Week 4: Monday, Oct. 4, at Miami, 8:30 PM
- Week 5: BYE
- Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 17, Baltimore, 1:00 PM
- Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 24, at San Diego, 4:15 PM
- Week 8: Sunday, Oct. 31, Minnesota, 4:15 PM
- Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 7, at Cleveland, 1:00 PM
- Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 14, at Pittsburgh, 8:20 PM
- Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 21, Indianapolis, 4:15 PM
- Week 12: Thursday, Nov. 25, at Detroit, 12:30 PM
- Week 13: Monday, Dec. 6, NY Jets, 8:30 PM
- Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 12, at Chicago, 1:00 PM
- Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 19, Green Bay, 8:20 PM
- Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 26, at Buffalo, 1:00 PM
- Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 2, Miami, 1:00 PM
The Patriots may have had a less than successful season last year, missing the playoffs, but that may prove to change this year. Brady is back on the field with a healed knee and is looking as strong as ever. The New England Patriots may once again be a contender for the 2009-2010 Super Bowl. Luckily, Bill Belichick doesn't care if he or his team is loved or hated, his focus is on winning. He has proved in the past he can do it, so he is ready to step up once again and give New England Patriots ticket holders what they deserve, a winning season and a trip to the Super Bowl in February.
