Really was looking forward to this! Thanks Zim and great analysis.
A few adds on my part. Beating a Bill Bellichick coached team is always tough and a great start for McDaniel.
I feel like Howard deserves even more credit than he's getting. Definitely a Patriots killer. Last year, he sealed the win by causing a fumble late in the opener. This year, his tipped pass intercepted by Holland set the early tone.
A hidden advantage to playing BB early? Now McDaniel knows how defensive are going to attack with eight man fronts and an emphasis on stopping the run.
Hill and Waddle look unstoppable.