How well will the New England Patriots do in the 2015 NFL season?

SPC Patrick Caldwell — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:56:39 -0400

The following is the 2015 regular season schedule for the New England Patriots, along with what I think will be the final score of each game:

Week 1: Steelers 17, Patriots 27 - (1-0)
Week 2: Patriots 21, Bills 24 - (1-1)
Week 3: Jaguars 10, Patriots 31 - (2-1)
Week 4 - BYE - (2-1)
Week 5 - Patriots 35, Cowboys 24 - (3-1)
Week 6 - Patriots 28, Colts 14 - (4-1)
Week 7 - Jets 19, Patriots 27 - (5-1)
Week 8 - Dolphins 21, Patriots 24 - (6-1)
Week 9 - Redskins 13, Patriots 38 - (7-1)
Week 10 - Patriots 20, Giants 21 - (7-2)
Week 11 - Bills 27, Patriots 31 - (8-2)
Week 12 - Patriots 41, Broncos 34 - (9-2)
Week 13 - Eagles 21, Patriots 27 - (10-2)
Week 14 - Patriots 21, Texans 17 - (11-2)
Week 15 - Titans 17, Patriots 34 - (12-2)
Week 16 - Patriots 15, Jets 21 - (12-3)
Week 17 - Patriots 17, Dolphins 24 - (12-4)

Patriots lose once each to their divisional rivals; to the Bills at home and the Dolphins and Jets at their respective stadiums. I believe the NE-NYG game will be close, and the Odell Beckham Jr./Victor Cruz tandem will go off that game.. but the Patriots, unable to convert on 3rd downs, settle for two field goals.

What do you think about my predictions? Of course they're pre-draft and assuming no significant injuries occur which cripple any team. I think the Patriots and Broncos end 12-4, yet due to the Pats beating the Broncos in Week 12, fall into the 1 and 2 seeds, respectively.

I also want to say that I think Julian Edelman will have an improved year from a statistical standpoint; he'll accumulate 1000+ yards and at least 6 TDs next season. I believe he and Tom Brady have built quite the rapport, with the culmination showing in Super Bowl XLIX. I have little doubt in Edelman's ability.

Go Patriots! Feel free to comment with your thoughts, post your predictions for your favorite teams, or start a debate on mine!

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2015 12:14 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:14:26 -0400

Although I'm not a Patriots fan (GO G-MEN!), your prediction looks spot on. With Rex Ryan now coaching the resurgent Buffalo Bills, your Patriots will have at least one in the "L" column by them. The Giants- Patriot game will most definitely be a nail biter; the G-Men will squeak by with a W. The Pats will probably get their 3rd loss against the Iggles as opposed to losing to the Jets. The Dolphins have been improving, so the Pats will get their 4th loss in the regular season.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2015 12:24 PM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:24:40 -0400

Who cares, GO Packers!!

Response by SGT Richard H. made Apr 23 at 2015 1:34 PM

SGT Richard H. — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:34:01 -0400

I REALLY want the Pats to go to Superbowl 50. The Seahawks will be wanting a grudge match.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2015 1:50 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:50:50 -0400

GO Pats!!!

Response by A1C Mike Simons made Apr 23 at 2015 3:43 PM

A1C Mike Simons — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 15:43:20 -0400

Been watching the Pats since I was about 10. Back when they were the Boston Patriots. A 12-4 record seems likely. I wouldn't be surprised if they went 11-5. Depending on how they fill out the secondary, they may have to outscore the opposition!!