Don't forget that Richard Seymour also did not play in that game. Along with Dillon and Faulk. The Pats ran a 4-3 formation on Defense, not the 3-4 that they usually incorporate. The secondary has gelled and Tedy with turn Jake into a Rag Doll.
EXACTLY. The Herald has a great "That was then, this is now" graphic showing the differences. Instead of Pass, we get Faulk and probably Dillon. Branch, Givens, and Brown in the WR. Seymour in the RE slot. The addition of Bruschi.
I wouldn't wanna be the Snake with Tedy, Willie AND Seymour in my face at all times....