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#Patriots Pre-Game Thoughts:
Offense
- All signs point towards a long night for Cam and the boys. PPG, YPG, TO differential all swing in the Ravens defense’s favor. Look for some trickery tonight from the Patriots offense.

- Will this be the week Josh McDaniels realizes he’s going to need to pass to set up the run? Defenses are keying in on the run game, especially on first and second down. I expect the offense to open up throwing like they did against Buffalo.

- Mike Onwenu has been the Patriots best player all season. He should get the start, work Eluemunor back in as a third tackle/blocking tight end.

- I don’t know if a week is long enough to get comfortable with the system but Jordan Thomas is a better tight end than Ryan Izzo. I’d like to see him get some burn today.

- Debut of Isaiah Ford and return of N’Keal Harry gives Cam the best group of weapons he’s had since week 2 at Seattle. Unfortunately they’re playing one of the best secondary’s in the NFL this week, not the worst.

Defense
- Pats will need to replace Shilique Calhoun in pass rushing situation’s. Perfect opportunity slide Rivers into a bigger role while giving Uche some extra reps.

- Adrian Phillips was the Chargers MVP against the Ravens in 2018 playoffs. Could he slide back into a safety role with extra linebacker depth? Credit: @mdabateFPC https://twitter.com/mdabatefpc/status/1327999096095977478

- Kyle Dugger or Joejuan Williams on Mark Andrews? My money is on Williams. Though Dugger should see a bump in snaps after making a slow return last week.

- Guy, Davis, Butler, Cowart makes for the best defensive tackle grouping the Patriots have had all season. Couldn’t have come at a better time.

Special Teams
- Olszewski has been...... not good at returning kicks this year. I don’t think he’ll get pulled but they might not have him take so many out this week.

- The Weather is bleak but we know it won’t effect Justin Tucker, he’s the best in the league. I’ll be interested to see Folk’s performance though.

Final Score Prediction: 31-17 Ravens.