New England Patriots Are Big Favorites To Win Super Bowl XLIII

July 21, 2008

The early lines on BetSportsWeb.com's 2008 NFL propositions indicate that the Patriots are, once again, the big favorites to win Super Bowl XLIII.

After blazing into last year's Super Bowl with an 18-0 record, oddsmakers appreciated New England's accomplishments when they compiled this year's lines.

Both Tom Brady and Randy Moss return after a record-shattering 2007 that won many a fantasy-football league.

Brady threw for a record 50 touchdowns, paired with only eight interceptions. Randy Moss' production was equally mind boggling, catching 98 balls for 1,493 yards, yielding 15.2 yards per catch, and taking it to the end zone 23 times.

Those numbers would be dominant in any division, but playing in what is perceived as a weak AFC East makes the Patriots a favorite for playoff contention.

If New England can build on their 2007 campaign, and couple it with an improved ground game, fans can buy Super Bowl tickets now.

The biggest question surrounding the Patriots this offseason has to be their secondary, which saw a major exodus this year. The NFL's biggest free agent, Asante Samuel, signed on with the Philadelphia Eagles, and Eugene Wilson left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Randall Gay found a new home with the New Orleans Saints.

The departure of those three defensive backs has left a void, which would cripple most NFL teams. This leaves the Patriots with one question: Can Rodney Harrison and company carry the load this year?

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by Ryan