NEPD Staff Writer: Matthew Jones
After splitting a pair of difficult matchups against the Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers, the New England Patriots receive something of a break this week: the 10-4 Patriots will face off against Jacksonville’s 2-12 squad, which would be picking second if the NFL Draft were to start today. New head coach Mike Mularkey proved unable to recreate some of the success his offenses in Atlanta enjoyed; star running back Maurice Jones-Drew has appeared in just six games this season, and will be unavailable again today. Read on for ten keys to today’s seemingly-lopsided AFC matchup.