The Patriots travel to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars in a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship game. The Patriots came from behind to beat the Jags 24-20.

Here are five keys for the Patriots.

1. Slow Down Their Pass Rush: The Patriots have to slow down the Jaguars vaunted pass rush. The best way to do it is with max protections, screens and draws. Giving Tom Brady time and keeping him up right is priority number one in this game.

2. Get Gronk On Their Linebackers: The Patriots need to match up Rob Gronkowski on the Jaguars linebackers and safeties. Keep him away from their corners. Best way to get Gronk one on one with a safety or a linebacker is line him up inline more instead of splitting him out.

3. Contain Rush Bortles: Bortles is a threat to break contain and extend plays. The iPatriots must sugar rush Bortles and keep in the pocket where he is indecisive. Especially on third down.

4. Get the Ground Game Going Early: One of the best ways to slow down an aggressive pass rush is to run the football. If the Patriots can get the running game going early, it would go a long way in helping Tom Brady stay clean in the pocket and it would help the offensive line.

5. Weather the Storm: The Jaguars are going to come out flying. The Patriots need to weather the storm and stay in the game. They cannot fall behind early. If they do, they are in trouble.

Final Prediction: Jaguars 27 Patriots 24: I think this game will be close game from the start. It is a statement game for Jacksonville. They need to prove last season wasn’t a fluke and that they can hang with the elite team in the AFC, The Patriots.