NFL Playoffs Odds: Patriots are Ready to beat the Jets

Looking to the divisional playoff betting game with the New England Patriots were prepared with the good news that tight end Aaron Hernandez returned to practice after a hip injury, plus the runner Danny Woodhead returned to training in full.

The defensive side of the ball was not as lucky as the linebacker Jermaine Cunningham and defensive end Myron Pryor did not appear in training by back and calf injuries respectively.

Another important part of the preparation of New England is to maintain mental focus. Jerod Mayo, hinted that coach Bill Belichick would have warned players not to get distracted by the war of words that try to start the New York Jets. "Definitely [can not speak]," he said, "so I hope no one makes me such questions."

Bellichick also put emphasis on making sure his players to forget the 45-3 victory over the Jets in December and will focus on the mistakes they made in that game.

In this regard, the receiver Deion Branch said the team made many mistakes on that occasion and that it was appropriate to focus their efforts on understanding and overcoming. "[Belichick] would review the matter. You'd think since we won that game 45 to 3, which is good. "

Finally, tight end Alge Crumpler, who has served as a lightning rod for rookies Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez said he felt no need to prepare specially for this event. "I want those boys enjoy the moment as I do."

The Patriots are 8.5 -point favorites against the Jets and the total is 45 at Bodog sportsbook.

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