Now that The Hoodie and Tommy Terrific have shown the world that four game winning streaks and Sports Center hype don’t get you a seat with the grownups and have sent little Andrew Luck and the Colts back to the kids table in the kitchen, we can get down to carving the turkey ….. Rex and his Jets

The Pats have won three straight over gang green and fifteen of the last nineteen. Gronk or no Gronk I don’t see how it’s even remotely possible that this team doesn’t blow out a Jets team that has little to offer on the defensive side of the ball and even less when they have it. So here’s what I think the Pats need to do to make our left over turkey sandwiches and second slice of pie taste all the more sweet.

Hit them where it Hurts: while the Jets secondary is depleted, its still one of the most difficult to score on in the league, just ask the Colts. What they can’t do is stop the run. While last week wasn’t a shining moment for Mrs. Ridley’s baby boy, this week should show a vastly different looking Patriots running game - one that not only showcases # 22, but swings and pitches the ball consistently to Shane Vereen, who I expect to see a lot more of this week. Look for Ridley to explode running off the right side and Vereen and Woodhead to offer up second helpings in passing situations.

The Passing Game hinges on - of all things - Logan Mankins: Now that Aaron Hernandez is back from maternity leave and with Gronk out, Logan is the key to his success. If Mankins can go, I see a huge day for the returning new Father. With Mankins back look for Nate Solder to slip over to take care of the blocking responsibilities that Gronk had in those packages, freeing up Hernandez to do what he does best - make cornerbacks look tiny and line backers slow and stupid.  A steady diet of Hernandez early is going to be paramount in opening up the field for side dishes Welker and Edelman.

Defensive Keys: back in week 7 the Pats secondary once again made Sanchez look all world, throwing for 328 yards and a TD. But a continuation of last Sundays blitzing should fix any thoughts of a repeat performance. Someone needs to SMACK Dustin Keller at the line and push him off his routes. Get this done and Sanchez goes into a hole. He can’t check back and make anything happen downfield. He isn’t going to be able to dink and dunk his way to a win like he did at St Louis. Sorry Mark. No Gravy for you!!!

Stuff the Run: after starting out the season strong, the Pats D has given up over 100 yards on the ground in three straight. The only reason it wasn’t four straight was the Jets only managed 94 in their fist meeting at Gillette. The Jets ran a three headed mini monster last week, rushing the ball 33 times against the Rams for over 100 yards and two scores - both by Bilal Powell, who also caught two passes out of the backfield. Call me crazy, but I say WE DON’T DO THAT THIS WEEK!  You kids want Pie? Clean your plates!

Lastly, and maybe most importantly -

Turnovers: the winner in the turn over battle has won six of the past eight, so let’s hold onto the ball shall we boys? Don’t force a pass into triple coverage like mom trying to stuff that last ounce of seasoned breadcrumbs into the bird before it goes into the oven and wrap both our hands around the ball like you’re Butchie sneaking out the back door with the last Parker House roll.

There is no team I hate losing to more than the J.ust E.at T.he S.nacks gang - not Indy, not the Giants, not even the Stinky Fish.. Don’t ruin my Thanksgiving guys – it’s my favorite Holiday… I will get Angry - very Angry!

Happy Thanksgiving All

Murph and Butchie