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Bold Predictions: New England Patriots v. Denver Broncos

By Cameron Parker

Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 30-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 30-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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LeGarrette Blount: Held to under 65 yards rushing

Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) is tackled by Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) and cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) and strong safety T.J. Ward (43) in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) is tackled by Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) and cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) and strong safety T.J. Ward (43) in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

LeGarrette Blount on the season is at 1,029 with 14 touchdowns. 14 touchdowns! If Blount scores a TD on Sunday, he will average a TD a game, which is absurd. The Denver Broncos defensive line is the biggest hole separating the 2015 defense with the 2016 version. No Brandon Marshall is bad news for the passing game, but the same can be said for his presence in the running game.

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The Broncos linebacker Todd Davis will be called to stop the running game if he active tomorrow. However, in my opinion he is not the answer to shutting down Blount. In order to stop the monstrous back in New England, Wade Phillips must bring Zaire Anderson in certain play calls. Anderson is a game wreaker with big hits to change games. He is an old school linebacker that plays a downhill, bowling ball mentality.

It is possible for the Broncos defense to shut the rushing attack of the Patriots. There is too much talent upfront for their to be glaring problems stopping the run. Sylvester Williams must play big and keep his containment to neutralize Blount in the inside. If the Patriots decide to use James White, Von Miller, Shane Ray and DeMarcus Ware must seal the edge to keep him from heading outside. No matter the run play, the linebackers and secondary need to pick up the trash if Patriots’ running backs reach second level.

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