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New England Patriots 2016 Season Prediction

By Jaydeen Allen

Jan 27, 2016; Canton, OH, USA; General view of Super Bowl XXXVIII championship ring to commemorate the New England Patriots victory over the Carolina Panthers on February 1, 2004 on display at the at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY NETWORK
Jan 27, 2016; Canton, OH, USA; General view of Super Bowl XXXVIII championship ring to commemorate the New England Patriots victory over the Carolina Panthers on February 1, 2004 on display at the at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY NETWORK /
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Week 5 – New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns *CBS 1:00pm EST* 

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Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and offensive lineman Shaq Mason (69) against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

He’s back.

Tom Brady returns Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns after reluctantly accepting his four-game suspension.

Most people look at the suspension as a bad thing, as it could put the Patriots completely out of the running for a division title and a top position in AFC playoff seeding. Those people are correct if the team goes 0-4, however, if Garoppolo can win one or two (even three, but even that’s pushing it) games to start the season, the Patriots will be in good position by the time Brady starts.

The good thing about Brady starting in Week 5 will be that he will have a month off and he will be well rested. The great thing about this is everyone can expect Brady to be pissed, especially if he has to watch his team is struggle from the couch during the first four games. An angry Tom Brady is a scary Tom Brady. Fans have witnessed it countless times throughout his career.

On the other hand, let’s keep in mind that a month off of practicing with receivers and newly acquired players could lead to a rough first game back. Rapport is key and if Edelman and Amendola aren’t in the lineup by the time Brady returns, it might be a difficult time for Tom Terrific, especially on the road.

But let’s not forget, these are the Cleveland Browns they are facing.

53. 23. 47. Final. 10

Record: 3-2

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