One would argue that its hard to beat the Patriots. I'll go on a limb and agree with this. However, someone also might argue that it's hard to beat the Patriots and the refs. That's what it felt like last night for the Baltimore Ravens. Call after call seemed to go against the underdogs as the super power Patriots came away with the last minute victory 27-24.
Despite the loss, I was thoroughly impressed with the Baltimore performance. The offense was keyed by Willis McGahee. His outstanding performance led to many scores his stats ended at 138 yards rushing and a touchdown. Also, which was quite a surprise, was Kyle Boller's impressive stint at QB. He was making all the big passes early on but finally came back to normal form as he threw a pick at a momentum changing time. The defense was also impressive (I think any team that holds this Patriots offense to 17 points in 59 minutes is impressive) as they looked to be hard hitting and unafraid of the Juggernaut Patriots.
As usual Patriots QB Tom Brady was impressive throwing two touchdowns and a pick with 250plus in passing yards. The receivers were limited however and especially the running backs as leading rusher Maroney had only 44 yards rushing.
Trash talking seemed to be going crazy as even the coaches got involved in it. After being taunted by a Patriot DB, head coach of the Ravens Brian Billick blew two kisses to him. Also highlighting foul play was a Linebacker from the Ravens throwing a referee's flag into the stands. A heated game and the only result that came from it was the continue of a streak for the Pats and a continued slide from the Ravens.
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I think it is only a matter of time before they get beat (hopefully it happens this week against the Steelers). I find it really sad that the team that has the best shot at going undefeated in a long time is caught up in a cheating scandal that, in my mind, takes away from the record. They are definitely a beatable team, just look at the Colts, Eagles, and Ravens games. Each of the three teams were within a play or two of getting it done, but couldn't get over the hump. Hopefully the Colts will be at full strength WHEN they match up in the playoffs (knock on wood).
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