4. Weak division opponents – Besides the Patriots, no other team in the AFC East has posted a winning record since 2010. The Dolphins, Jets and Bills have all struggled to rebuild their team year after year but have always fell short, making them easy pickings for the powerhouse Patriots in their 6 division games. In fact, the Patriots have won the AFC East Division Title every year since 2009.
3. Winning record against Peyton Manning – Manning is a 5-time NFL MVP, but Tom Brady is one of the few QBs who tends to have Manning’s number in the regular season and the playoffs. Brady has won the overwhelming majority of games against Manning in the regular season, and has a 2-2 record against him in the Playoffs, albeit with 2 Championship losses. Brady should be able to get the win this year now that Manning has lost several of his receiving targets from 2013.
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