The Patriots just walked all over the Steelers to go 13 - 0. But, do they have what it takes to go 16 - 0 and be the first undefeated team since the 72 Dolphins?
In 2005, the Colts started off 13 - 0, but finished 14 - 2. Same with the '98 Broncos. In 1972, the Dolphins went 14 - 0 and were the first team in the modern NFL (and the latest) to go undefeated. The '34 Bears went 13 - 0 to be undefeated, but this was prior to the modern-day formation of the NFL. So, can they do it?Well, it doesn't look terrible. The next two games are at home, against two of the worst teams in the NFL. Next week they play host to the 0 - 13 Miami Dolphins, which should, by all means, be a walk. The following week they welcome the 3 - 10 Jets, who really shouldn't pose much of a threat to their record. The only real threat comes in the final week of the season, when the boys from Foxborough head south to East Rutherford, New Jersey to play the Giants, who are currently 9 - 4.
I don't really see the Giants giving much of a headache to Tom Brady and crew, who have just been ridiculous all season. I just don't know if the Pats themselves will be able to handle the pressure. Who knows? It's exciting. I hate the Patriots (go Vikings), but I would love to see them go undefeated.

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