New England Patriots' Keys to Victory

New England Patriots' Keys to Victory

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The offensive line must control the "A" gaps. Tom Brady is vulnerable to inside pressure.

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Continue running an up-tempo offense. Most defenses can't deal with it.

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Another wide receiver -- Deion Branch? Brandon Lloyd? -- needs to step up. Wes Welker can't be a one-man band.

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Give Danny Woodhead plenty of touches. Whether he's a runner or a receiver, he moves the chains.

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The defense needs to tighten up on first down. Opponents are averaging too many yards.