I'd actually talk about the game but I think it's safe to say that even this years Pats is still better than the Vikes. I mean if you let Brady sit back and throw for over 250 yards in the first half..... you're in for a long night.
Personally I am amazed at the job the Pats do of continuing to field a competitive team despite losing key players every year. Every year there are a few players that leave and people say the team won't be the same. But with the loss of Branch and Givens (I think).... Brady is still getting it done with a WR core that lacks the star power of say a Owens, Johnson (Chad or Keyshawn), Moss, Walker, Steve Smith etc......