VICK AND SEYMOUR OUT

Michael Vick is the only name on the Falcons injury list, but his name is next to "Out." The Pats injury list is a selection of offensive and defensive players. Seymour, Kevin Faulk, and Matt Light are all out. LBs Tully Banta-Cain and Matt Chatham are questionable. CBs Randall Gay, Tyrone Poole, Duane Starks, and Chad Scott are questionable. SS James Sanders, DE Marquise Hill, and OT Brad Gorin are questionable. WR/KR Bethel Johnson is questionable. Tom Brady is probable and he'd probably better have an amazing day if we have any prayer of winning.

Even without Vick, the Falcons will still try to run the ball all over us. And with no Bruschi, Johnson, Harrison, or Seymour, this shouldn't be too difficult. With an injured secondary and a defensive line that has failed to put much pressure on opposing QBs, the Falcons will also be able to pass deep on us, too.

If we can win this game on the road, I think we will make a statement to the League that we aren't done and we can still win tough games. If we can win this one and win at Denver, we'll go into the much needed bye week with a 4-2 record. Certainly not terrible considering our schedule has been immensely difficult and our injuries have piled up like a snowball.

I've just heard that Tyrone Poole is out of the game, too. This could be a terrible weekend for Boston sports.