Key Matchup Battle

 Derrick Mason vs. Fernando Bryant

 The Ravens will look to pound the ball down the Patriots throats however if the success is limited look for Troy Smith and Joe Flacco to air it out towards the direction of veteran Derrick Mason. If this is the case newly acquired defensive back Fernando Bryant will have a tough task in his first game as a New England Patriot. Both players aren't burners and won't beat you with their speed so Bryant should be able to stay with Mason. Thus far in training camp Bryant has really impressed secondary coach Dom Capers and others and it's a very likely scenario that he will be playing opposite of the great Ellis Hobbs come September 7th. Mason runs some of the best routes in the NFL and he should be able to use his effectiveness underneath to his advantage. Mason will catch his fair share of passes, it's Bryant's job to contain him after that point.

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