Without that Hail Mary 2 pointer .. this would have been the Atlanta game all over again. So thank god for Luke Willson and Clinton-Dix just freezing for no apparent reason on the pass.
As far as the pass rush, very frustrating that it wasn't there today, however.. Rodgers is a QB that will absolutely destroy you if you blitz. Rodgers did have ALL day to pass for much of the game, but I think that was kind of in their game-plan. I'm sure they wanted a lot more pressure with the DL today, but when you start to blitz that's when you get in trouble because rarely does that phase Rodgers.
I think the point about Brady not throwing deep anymore is very valid though.. Rodgers has a tremendous arm, so we essentially had to play a safer zone. We can definitely press their WR's and not be too overly concerned about being beat deep.
If I had to wager, I'd say the tape Quinn/Carroll will be watching extensively will be their games against the Jets.. as Rex Ryan always seemed to have a way to slow down the Patriots offense.