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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58
Are you suggesting that they didn't play those undefeated teams?
Or that *gasp* undefeated teams don't present more of a challenge than say teams with 3 or 4 losses?
Nothing "skews" the numbers. You play who you play.
This year, NE has played better teams. Period. And the numbers bear this out.
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I am not sure where you would have read that I suggested any teams from either year don't count.
The bold part in your post is what I am contesting with you.
In 2008, the Patriots had 7 games against teams that finished BETTER than .500 overall.
So far in 2009, the Patriots have played 3 games against teams that have a record BETTER than .500 overall and only 1 of their remaining 4 games has a team with a record better than .500.
Last year, within he AFCE... NY and MIA were playing much better than they are in 2009, so the AFCE is down in 2009 compared to 2008.
I think you're going to have a hard time disputing what I provided in post #118.