FOXBORO - For the longest time, the thinking on Tom Brady [stats] was that if you attacked him, he’d make you pay. Blitz him, and he’d quickly get rid of the ball, find the open receiver, and undoubtedly burn you. There was no need to test the risk/reward ratio. It was goodbye blitz, or goodbye hopes for victory.

Now, we’ve witnessed a complete turnaround. To beat Brady, it’s an all-out blitz-o-rama. And it’s likely going to be that way, until the Patriots [team stats] quarterback and his offense prove they can counteract the onslaught.