Patriots Head to San Diego as an Underdog

The Patriots have been the unofficial “team of the decade” so far in the NFL.  They’ve won three Super Bowl titles and have seemingly been in contention every season.  They have a coach considered by many to be the best in the NFL, and they have a QB in Tom Brady who’s already a living legend, and he’s barely getting into his prime.

So how is it that the Patriots enter this weekend’s game at San Diego as an underdog to the Chargers?  There are a few reasons, including home field advantage, the presence of the league’s MVP and the Chargers’ rugged defense.  However, those attempting to predict the outcome should be very careful to discount this Patriots team.

The Patriots have come through the playoffs as underdogs before, and they’ve shown many times that where they play isn’t as important to them as it is to others.  This is a game that will come down to the wire, and anyone who has ever used New England Patriots tickets understands that every game brings the potential for an historic performance.

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