The Patriots and Broncos are two franchises with their hopes for 2017 heading in the polar opposite direction. New England solved the Denver riddle with overwhelming special teams play, tough & timely run game production, and throw-it-to-everybody quarterbacking by the game's best, Tom Brady. Rex Burkhead showed up huge, and the Patriots defense put another brick in the wall as their span of efficient, point-preventing, hi-level defense continues to grow. The Oakland Raiders loom on the horizon in a weird in-season business vacation for the two AFC foes. Matt Chatham details all that Patriots fans should expect from the silver & black, and where the greatest vulnerabilities lie. Plus, all your Twitter questions answered! Enjoy!