The day before each game this season, this space will feature one big decision facing Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and his staff, in terms of the game plan.

This week's decision: Should Kyle Arrington or Alfonzo Dennard start at cornerback?

In last Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks, it took only two big catches by Seattle receiver Doug Baldwin before Arrington was benched in favor of Dennard in the first quarter.

Arrington eventually worked his way back into the game in sub packages, but Dennard remained alongside Devin McCourty as one of the top cornerbacks. Dennard allowed a touchdown to Braylon Edwards, but overall his stock has been rising since first seeing the field two weeks ago against the Denver Broncos.

So who gets the start on Sunday? Arrington had looked strong to start the season, but the Patriots will frequently give the nod to the hotter hand, which in this case is Dennard.