Back in August I made my predictions about the New England Patriots 2011 season schedule and how they would fare in the season. Below are the predictions along with the actual result.
I’m proud of myself I did pretty well. I plan on having my NFL season recap published shortly as well.
Week 1 September 12 @Miami 7p MNF ESPN
Prediction: Football is officially back; Patriots squish the Fish 35-6.
Actual: Patriots 38-24
Week 2 September 18 SAN DIEGO 4:15p CBS
Prediction: Chargers always have a tough time in Foxboro; Pats win 31-21.
Actual: Patriots 35-21
Week 3 September 25 @Buffalo 1p CBS
Prediction: The streak continues; Patriots rout Bills 38-10.
Actual: Bills 34-31
Week 4 October 2 @Oakland 4:15p CBS
Prediction: Go west get into a battle; lose to Raiders 28-24.
Actual: Patriots 31-19
Week 5 October 9 NY JETS 4:15p CBS
Prediction: Rebound nicely to beat Jets at home 24-21.
Actual: Patriots 30-21
Week 6 October 16 DALLAS 4:15p FOX
Prediction: Cowboys do not look good on the road; Patriots win 31-17.
Actual: Patriots 20-16
Week 7 October 23 BYE WEEK
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Week 8 October 30 @Pittsburgh 4:15p CBS
Prediction: Patriots after bye week are very good, 27-21.
Actual: Steelers 25-17
Week 9 November 6 NY GIANTS 4:15p FOX
Prediction: Brady and Co. rebound against the G-men with a 32-27 win.
Actual: Giants 24-20
Week 10 November 13 @NY Jets 8:20p SNF NBC
Prediction: Jets get a division game back win 20-14 in the swamp.
Actual: Patriots 37-16
Week 11 November 21 KANSAS CITY 8:30p MNF ESPN
Prediction: Patriots manhandle the Chiefs on MNF; 36-14.
Actual: Patriots 34-3
Week 12 November 27 @Philadelphia 4:15p CBS
Prediction: Tough road loss as Eagles edge Pats, 31-28 in OT.
Actual: Patriots 38-20
Week 13 December 4 INDIANAPOLIS 8:20p SNF NBC
Prediction: Manning gets over on Belichick, Patriots in last minute 31-24.
Actual: Patriots 31-24
Week 14 December 11 @Washington 1p CBS
Prediction: Haynesworth, Carter Return; Patriots grab win 41-24.
Actual: Patriots 34-27
Week 15 December 18 @Denver 4:15p CBS
Prediction: John Fox teams always play Pats tough; NE wins on road 28-27.
Actual: Patriots 41-23
Week 16 December 24 MIAMI 1p CBS
Prediction: Miami still no match for Pats, 35-21.
Actual: Patriots 27-24
Week 17 January 1 BUFFALO 1p CBS
Prediction: Patriots close out season with home win, 42-27.
Actual: Patriots 49-21
Overall predicted record 12-4
Predicted Breakdowns:
Record at home: 7-1
Wins: Mia; NYJ; Buf; KC; NYG; Dal; SD.
Loss: Indy.
Record on road: 5-3
Wins: @Den; @Was; @Pitt; @Buf; @Mia.
Losses: @Oak; @NYJ; @ Phi.
Record vs. AFC East: 5-1
Record vs. AFC: 9-3
Record vs. NFC: 3-1
Overall actual record 13-3
Actual Breakdowns:
Record at home: 7-1
Wins: Mia; NYJ; Buf; KC; Indy; Dal; SD.
Loss: NYG
Record on road: 6-2
Wins: @Den; @Was; @Oak; @NYJ; @Phi; @Mia.
Losses: @Buf; @Pitt
Record vs. AFC East: 5-1
Record vs. AFC: 10-2
Record vs. NFC: 3-1
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