I keep hearing how the Patriots keep rolling but the Patriots offense has struggled more and more as they've lost guys. Their overall numbers are mostly inflated due to some early season blowouts. They are not just plugging Schmoes in and churning out the same offensive production. They are still winning because of very good defense and special teams combined with an offense that can do just enough.

The Patriots had a real tough time at home against Buffalo. Why? Because Buffalo has a strong, aggressive defense. If Buffalo had any kind of offense, they would have won.

The Patriots are going to be matching up against a strong defense on the road again this week. It will be an interesting game. The Patriots are in good position to win but it will be more because of their defense, not their offense. If Brady gets hit 15 more times this week he'll start to look a little skittish too. Denver fans are feeling doomed but I think the Broncos have a pretty legitimate shot to win this week because of their defense.

Let's not pretend the Patriots are just running some outstanding offense these days. Combined with their very strong defense/STs it is enough to win, but that is it. If Gronk went down, the Patriots offense would probably drop down into Packer-level funk.