Patriots 2 Game Slide Not A Big Deal

The New England Patriots went from winning 10 straight and being undefeated to losing 2 in a row. Despite what some people will tell you the Pats 2 game skid is not a big deal at all, the Pats are still 10-2 and have a commanding lead in their division. The Pats remaining 4 games should be fairly easy with their next game being against the 6-6 Houston Texans in Texas. If they cover DeAndre Hopkins and take him out of the game it should be an easy win. Then they play the 3-9 Tennessee Titans at home. If the Pats can get to rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota and make him uncomfortable it should be a easy win for the Pats and they should be able to rest some starters during this game. Then they have the 7-5 New York Jets who are the toughest challenge the Pats have left in the regular season. This game will be tough with the Jets having Brandon Marshal and Eric Decker at receiver and former Patriot Darrelle Revis as their #1 corner. Then finally they have the struggling 5-7 Miami Dolphins. If the Pats can break through and put Tannehill under pressure they should be able to force a few turnovers. Even if the Pats don't win out the remainder of their games and loose to the division rival New York Jets they still finish the season 13-3 which will easily clinch their division and will give them a good chance at getting a much needed first round bye in playoffs which will help them get some key players back from injuries such as #1 receiver Julian Edleman.