5 Bold Predictions for the Regular Season

Sep 1, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during first half against New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during first half against New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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#2 – Brady finishes with 30+ TDs

Aug 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during warm ups at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots QB Tom Brady is unfortunately suspended for the first 4 games, but that doesn’t mean he won’t still have a good regular season. The Patriots will not be playing a cupcake schedule, although, if the offense can remain healthy and Brady can quickly get back into the groove, he could easily finish the season with 30 or more TDs.

Back in the 2015 season, Brady and the Patriots looked unstoppable for the first 10 games – that is until injuries hit, and they finished 2-4. Brady at that point had 27 TDs when the injuries began piling up. He finished the seaon with 36 TDs and 7 INTs. Just imagine what that team could’ve done had it have their starting offense healthy, but there is no point of playing could’ve/should’ve/would’ve.

The Tom Brady that is returning to the field probably won’t be Psycho Tom, whom most want, but that doesn’t mean Tom Terrific won’t be – well, terrific.

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