... Patriots may be facing their most important game of the year.

A win against the Ravens would once again cement the team's place among the elite in the NFL. A loss would consign them to the tier of "good but not great" teams and prove a serious blow to the Pats' championship hopes.

In short, the Patriots must win on Sunday. What's more, they need to do it through the air.

Tom Brady continues to be the most scrutinized man in the NFL. Some think he has become trigger-shy, others believe his physical ailments (sore shoulder, knee) continue to hound him, and still more ask if the superstar's days are numbered.

Still, this is a Brady team. He is its focal point, and it has been designed around him.

To take the ball out...

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