Patriots could put more distance between them & all other AFC East teams this weekend - New England Patriots Forums

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 10-23-2009, 11:47 AM

Looking at this weekend games,it appears that the Patriots have a legit shot at pulling away and distancing themselves by another game over all their AFC East Rivals.

Taking a look at the East games this week...

Buffalo at Carolina - I think Buffalo put everything on the line last week to keep Jauron as HC for at least a few more weeks and gain some ground in the east standings but playing in Carolina is usually a tough place to win for mediocre to poor teams and since Buffalo is mediocre I say Carolina pulls it out - Carolina 17 Buffalo 14

New Orleans at Miami - Some think the Wildcat which Miami will need to work to stay in this game is going to help and it probably will keep Brees off the field a little longer than normal but the only problem is everytime Brees and his group get on the field they will score - The Saints look as unstoppable as a team I think we can all recall that looked the same way for 16 games in 2007 for that one team I can barely recall

- New Orleans 30 Miami 21

New York Jets at Oakland - I don't think the Jets are bad enough to keep losing and I cetainly don't think the Raiders are good enough to win 2 games in a row,Thomas Jones was a stud against the Raiders last season,this could be close for 3 quarters but - Jets 27 Raiders 10

As I said if the Pats have no turnovers they should win by about 21 and the Jets are the only team I can see staying on pace with the Pats, but there is that chance that the Pats can pull another game away just as well if the Raiders defense stays on course...should be fun to watch!

***jmt57*** · 10-23-2009, 12:05 PM

As bad as Oakland is, I don't know that the game is an automatic win for the Jets. A lot of NFL teams have had a history of not performing very well when they have to travel from one coast to the other to play a game.

Funktopus · 10-23-2009, 12:09 PM

Loking forward one more to week 8, the pats have the bye and the Fins travel to New Jersey. So, I guess depending on how things go this week, the Pats could be even better off after week 8 without even playing.

***Lloyd_Christmas*** · 10-23-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

Looking at this weekend games,it appears that the Patriots have a legit shot at pulling away and distancing themselves by another game over all their AFC East Rivals.

Taking a look at the East games this week...

Buffalo at Carolina - I think Buffalo put everything on the line last week to keep Jauron as HC for at least a few more weeks and gain some ground in the east standings but playing in Carolina is usually a tough place to win for mediocre to poor teams and since Buffalo is mediocre I say Carolina pulls it out - Carolina 17 Buffalo 14

New Orleans at Miami - Some think the Wildcat which Miami will need to work to stay in this game is going to help and it probably will keep Brees off the field a little longer than normal but the only problem is everytime Brees and his group get on the field they will score - The Saints look as unstoppable as a team I think we can all recall that looked the same way for 16 games in 2007 for that one team I can barely recall

- New Orleans 30 Miami 21

New York Jets at Oakland - I don't think the Jets are bad enough to keep losing and I cetainly don't think the Raiders are good enough to win 2 games in a row,Thomas Jones was a stud against the Raiders last season,this could be close for 3 quarters but - Jets 27 Raiders 10

As I said if the Pats have no turnovers they should win by about 21 and the Jets are the only team I can see staying on pace with the Pats, but there is that chance that the Pats can pull another game away just as well if the Raiders defense stays on course...should be fun to watch!

I think all three of those games could go either way, but it is a bit hard for me to imagine Mia beating NO. Car seems eratic and Buf is Buf. I wouldn't put a lot of my own money on that. Seems like the Jets should beat the Raiders, but the Raiders did just beat Phi and the Jets are on a 3 game skid, so stranger things have happened.

Because I believe Mia is our biggest threat right now, I am pretty confident that this weekend will help us as we win and Mia loses. If the jets and/or Buf lose as well, then that is just icing on the cake.

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 10-23-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jmt57

As bad as Oakland is, I don't know that the game is an automatic win for the Jets. A lot of NFL teams have had a history of not performing very well when they have to travel from one coast to the other to play a game.

They lost last season 16-13 in thier meeting with Oakland with that miraculous 57 yard kick by Janiskowski.

I think they won't lose to the Raiders 2 years in a row but like I said there is a chance that Seymour has his troops moving in the right direction the way they made McNabb's day miserable last sunday and could make it just as bad for the rookie Sanchez - If Rex Ryan wants to win this game he needs Jones and Washington to supply the offensive firepower and not ask Sanchez to win the game for them like he was asked to do the past 3 weeks.

Ryan is trying to make the Sanchez to Edwards combination to resemble the Brady to Moss combination...sorry but at this time it ain't working and Sanchez is recklessly forcing balls in tight quarters to Edwards ever since they acquired him from the Browns.

BradyManny · 10-23-2009, 12:18 PM

Part of me wants Miami to show N.O. how we play in the AFC East...I'm a little sick of the 2007 comparisons w Brees & N.O. when he's really only had 3 good games this year. Ultimately, I guess I can't really root for a division team to win though.

PatsFanSince74 · 10-23-2009, 12:24 PM

I agree with the poster who observed that any of those games could go either way. Let's just focus on taking care of business in London and let what is out of our control unfold on its own.

JSn · 10-23-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsFanSince74

I agree with the poster who observed that any of those games could go either way. Let's just focus on taking care of business in London and let what is out of our control unfold on its own.

So every single game this weekend then... which sort of re-activates the discussion.

***NEPatriot*** · 10-23-2009, 12:34 PM

Patriots need to win the next 6 games if they want to be a division leader. I expect us to win this Sunday game by 2 TDs because i don't like to see us win a close game.

PERSISTENT AND CONSISTENT are the key words.

***PatsWickedPissah*** · 10-23-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PatsFanSince74

I agree with the poster who observed that any of those games could go either way. Let's just focus on taking care of business in London and let what is out of our control unfold on its own.

But we're fans. We don't need to focus ourselves on taking care of business in the game at hand. Open up the wide bandwidth and enjoy all the games, especially those relevant to the Pats winning the AFCE. And I love the games that potentially influence our 2 extra 2010 2nd round picks.