I didn't understand the game plan unless it was: "We're going to execute our standard offense and defense and see how we match up against a great team."  But apparently there was no Plan B when the Pats chose the obvious strategy of stacking against the run and tilting coverage to Robinson. 

 

On defense, the secondary was a shambles due to injury, but the D-line was healthy and playing well.  So we did we rush 4 and drop everybody deep, allowing uncontested catch-and runs?  What's the strategy there?  To hopefully make a great tackle and only give up 8 yards per play?  They were creating pressure in previous games with LB and FS blitzes, and we have some LBs who can get home.  Plus, Brady is 38.  You don't concede the pocket to an old guy who can carve you up when he's comfortable.  You make him move off the spot.  They had rookies at OG and C.  But we never threw a wrinkle at them. 

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