Patriots vs. Broncos: 4 Reasons to be excited
2. Julian Edelman against anybody
Patriots fans should be ecstatic to see Edelman play for a second straight week. He is by far the most entertaining to watch on the field. And it’s more likely than not that he will face a favorable matchup, as Chris Harris Jr. won’t be his usual self with the shoulder injury he’s dealing with. Harris Jr. is a game-time decision.
Broncos EVP/GM John Elway said on ESPN's NFL Insiders that CB Chris Harris and his shoulder injury will be "game-time decision" for Sunday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 21, 2016
Whether that means Aqib Talib or Bradley Roby will be covering Edelman remains to be seen, but Edelman has the upper hand against both of those players. In fact, Harris Jr. at full health may be the only corner in the NFL who could neutralize Edelman, but since he likely won’t be 100 percent, Edelman will be licking his chops ahead of Sunday afternoon.
Patriots vs. Broncos: 3 Offensive keys
In four career games against the Broncos, Edelman has caught 22 of 25 targets for 221 yards and three touchdowns. Look for him to pass the 100-yard mark in the AFC Championship Game and continue his strong play against the Broncos.
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