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New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: A Few Final Thoughts

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are set to kick off the 2015 NFL season tonight, in what should be a terrific matchup. Rarely do we get to see two Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks not named Brady and Peyton go at it, so I am definitely excited for this tilt.

In case you missed it earlier this week, here are my three offensive keys for the Pats, and three defensive keys for Bill Belichick and company.

As kickoff approaches, here are a few final thoughts on the game:

1. Protect Brady

The Pats can tear apart this Pittsburgh secondary with their offensive weapons, but Tom Brady must have ample protection.