It’s unclear what will happen if an opposing defense takes Edelman out of a playoff game. Brady has trouble looking Edelman off at times.
Obviously Edelman is Brady’s most dependable target, but it would help the passing game if the other wide receivers, running backs and tight ends were more involved. Edelman had another strong game, but he might not be there for Brady eventually.
If I’m a defensive coordinator in this playoffs playing the Pats, I’m taking away Edelman and making the Patriots beat us with anyone else. Yes, the run game looked good against the Bills, but will the Pats be willing to run it like that in the playoffs? I’d challenge them to.