Can Brandon McGowan play a Rodney-like role and contain Dallas Clark?
The Pats were able to contain Tony Gonzalez in the Falcons game, but Clark may be even tougher, especially with Peyton Manning constantly looking his way (14 catches against Houston). — Cory (Lexington, Mass.) A: I believe McGowan’s presence will be huge in this game, Cory, as evidenced by two other contests in which the Patriots made eliminating pass-catching tight ends one of their top priorities. I thought McGowan did a nice job on Atlanta’s Tony Gonzalez (one catch, 16 yards) in Week 3, and later followed up against Tampa Bay’s Kellen Winslow (two catches, nine yards). He had some help at times, and he won’t be able to do it alone, but I wouldn’t be surprised if McGowan plays physical with Clark at the line of scrimmage, knowing he has help behind him. Q: What do you see as the key to the game for the Patriots? — Rick (Hartford, Conn.) A: Rick, if I had to pick one key, it would be the red zone. The Patriots have struggled offensively inside the 20-yard line, and kicking field go
