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Old 12-19-2009, 10:47 AM   #1
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Normally a must win game is one that means making the playoffs or not. However I do look at the Bills game as "must win". It is both a divisional and conference game.

Yes the Patriots can lose this one, win the next 2, and probably still make the playoffs.

So am I wrong? Is this a "must win" in your view or not?
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Old 12-19-2009, 10:57 AM   #2
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Default Re: Is this a "must win" game?

You have answered your own question.

Some would say that all games are must win games.

Some would say that all division games are must min games.

Some would a say a must win game means that you must win or not win the division.

Some would say a must win game means that you must win or not be in the playoffs.
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Since we are likely to make the playoffs and still likely have a solid shot at the division even with a loss, I would say that this is NOT as must win game.

QUOTE=PATSNUTme;1647806]Normally a must win game is one that means making the playoffs or not. However I do look at the Bills game as "must win". It is both a divisional and conference game.

Yes the Patriots can lose this one, win the next 2, and probably still make the playoffs.

So am I wrong? Is this a "must win" in your view or not?[/QUOTE]
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I know this sounds typical but I'll write it anyway, EVERY GAME from here on out is a MUST. With teams changing PO positioning faster than a model on a runway It can be over real quick. Look at us last year,11-5 with Matt C no less and Pats were left out of PO. Not only are these games vital for wins but It also boosts confidence and momentum.
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Maybe not a must win in terms of making the playoffs. I wonder though what is the point of making the playoffs if the Pats can't beat the Bills. This is the time of year a team needs to be finding its grove/peaking.
I think the Pats beat the Bills.
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Yep, each coming week is a must win, for the next 7-8 weeks.
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Maybe not a must win in terms of making the playoffs. I wonder though what is the point of making the playoffs if the Pats can't beat the Bills. This is the time of year a team needs to be finding its grove/peaking.
I think the Pats beat the Bills.
Thank you for that insight from a fan of a team that clearly knows how to peak in December.

But, you are right on both the points you make in your first paragraph. And, like you, I "think" the Pats beat the Bills, but I'm not certain.

You've been quiet lately. The Sanchize got your tongue?
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I know this sounds typical but I'll write it anyway, EVERY GAME from here on out is a MUST. With teams changing PO positioning faster than a model on a runway It can be over real quick. Look at us last year,11-5 with Matt C no less and Pats were left out of PO. Not only are these games vital for wins but It also boosts confidence and momentum.
Plus, like, um, well, winning a game on the road would be nice...
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Thank you for that insight from a fan of a team that clearly knows how to peak in December.

But, you are right on both the points you make in your first paragraph. And, like you, I "think" the Pats beat the Bills, but I'm not certain.

You've been quiet lately. The Sanchize got your tongue?
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Normally a must win game is one that means making the playoffs or not. However I do look at the Bills game as "must win". It is both a divisional and conference game.

Yes the Patriots can lose this one, win the next 2, and probably still make the playoffs.

So am I wrong? Is this a "must win" in your view or not?
Yes, I think to lose would be a very bad thing for this team. If there is such a thing as must win, then this is it. If we can't beat Buffalo, then we are in poor shape.
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