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Today we take a look at the fourth and final matchup. These two teams split their regular season meetings, though that is hard to believe given that the Patriots win was a 45-3 thumping in New England on Monday Night Football about a month and a half ago. Lets take a look at the matchup.

Thoughts on the matchup: Two teams that are very familiar with each other. The key to the matchup will be the quickness of the New England offense vs. the strength and brute force of the Jets defense. I think that the Pats benefit greatly from having three or four good options as opposed to one or two great options at wide receiver. All of their weapons will minimize the impact of stud corners Darelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie.

How the Patriots can win: Well the answer to this is quite simple: just study the game tape of your 45-3 win lol. But Belichick is much smarter then that and knows that all the Jets staff is doing is looking at that tape, so he will need a new strategy. Ultimately, the Pats will have to use their speed to their benefit on offense, while on defense they will need to pressure an already shaken Mark Sanchez.

How the Jets can win: As is the case in virtually every game, the key is the play of your quarterback. But I think its magnified in this case, because if Sanchez plays the same way that he did against the Colts, the Pats are going to destroy him. He needs to figure out his accuracy quick, as he will be trying to fix that and deal with pressure at the same time. For a second year player to have to prepare for a game against Belichick for a third time in a year almost seems like cruel and unusual punishment.

My Prediction: It sounds weird to say, but the Jets probably had a better chance to beat the Pats if Randy Moss was still on the team. Honestly, I don't see how the Jets come out on top here. Only if Sanchez channels his inner Peyton Manning for four quarters do they have a shot. I have the Pats here 34-17.

So with that pick, my final 4 is set. I have New England hosting Baltimore and Atlanta hosting Chicago. Thanks for reading.