NFL – Tom Brady insists on playing against the Miami Dolphin on Sunday

It seems as if the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots is taking way too many chances. Perhaps he doesn’t remember what happened to his teammate, Wes Walker, during last season’s meaningless regular season finales against the Houston Texans. Sure, the Patriots lost the game by 34-27, but their biggest lost was having to deal with Welker’s season ending injury.

At 13-2 for the regular season, the Patriots have already clinched home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. So really, what is the point on risking key-players when there is nothing at stake? Head coach Bill Belichick has some sort of a minor dilemma this weekend. The Patriots really don’t need to play with its starters against the Miami Dolphins. And yet, since the Patriots hit their bye week after this Sunday, Belichick needs to ponder whether he wants to keep his players safe from injury or as physically and technically sharp as possible.

As of press-time the New England Patriots are a -4