If you think Brady was forcing deep out-routes just for shits and giggles, you really did not pay attention to the first game. He had zero running game, so it became the Brady Bubba-chuck show.
And remember, 15-1 is only one game better than 14-2. Both teams squeeked out some wins...like Pitt over Miami, Pitt over the Giants, Pitt barely over Buffalo, barely over Oakland, barely over Jacksonville.
Oakland W 24-21
Baltimore L 13-30
Miami W 13-3
Cincinnati W 28-17
Cleveland W 34-23
Dallas W 24-20
New England W 34-20
Philadelphia W 27-3
Cleveland W 24-10
Cincinnati W
Washington W 16-7
Jacksonville W 17-16
NY Jets W 17-6
NY Giants W 33-30
Baltimore W 20-7
Buffalo W 29-24
In fact Hammy, Pitt actually had more closer games than New England did this year. Take away Brady's fuck up in Miami, and both teams are 15-1.
And in 2001, remember when Pitt was supposed to crush New England at Three Rivers? What happened?
This game comes down to experience and execution....and will Ben stay calm in a tight game?