Are we the sleeper team or what?

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Ted Washington is also an aging and often injured defensive tackle. I don't see where his loss will be that much of a hit to the defense, not enough to throw the team into the cellar of the AFC East.

The key to the New England D is Belichick, not Ted Washington. As long as he's the coach, the Pats will be a very well prepared and well coached team.