Ravens or Chargers...who would you rather face in round 2? - New England Patriots Forums

bakes781 · 12-26-2006, 10:14 AM

I know we shouldn't look ahead, but in deciding who we'd rather face Denver or NYJ we are also deciding who we'd be facing in the 2nd round if we are to advance. By getting the #3 seed we would gaurantee avoiding the Chargers in the 2nd round. However the Ravens probably have the best D in the NFL right now.

Jacky Roberts · 12-26-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bakes781

I know we shouldn't look ahead, but in deciding who we'd rather face Denver or NYJ we are also deciding who we'd be facing in the 2nd round if we are to advance. By getting the #3 seed we would gaurantee avoiding the Chargers in the 2nd round. However the Ravens probably have the best D in the NFL right now.

Chargers.

Belichick vs. a rookie QB and Shottenheimer? I'll take those odds every day, especially in the playoffs.

SVN · 12-26-2006, 10:23 AM

just win one game ..of our 4 losses 2 have come against the jets or denver .
both are well coached teams which makes me nervous

MrTibbs · 12-26-2006, 10:27 AM

Ravens because if there is any other coach that gives Belichick fits is Shottenheimer. Belichick has a losing record against him and it's very one sided like 2-7 or something like that.

***richpats*** · 12-26-2006, 10:29 AM

Definitely the Chargers. They are novices in the postseason, but we would be underdogs across the board in that game

They have been playing well but are not unbeatable. We can matchup well on both sides of the ball.

I think we will meet them eventually so I'd rather get them coming off a bye and hopefully out of rhythm. I'd love to play the 'Martyball' card but Cowher proved last year that a coach can change his ways in the playoffs.

MrBigglesWorth · 12-26-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MrTibbs

Ravens because if there is any other coach that gives Belichick fits is Shottenheimer. Belichick has a losing record against him and it's very one sided like 2-7 or something like that.

Ravens, nice short flight for the pats not that it shoould matter, plus possibility of a snow game.

Warren94 · 12-26-2006, 10:41 AM

Ravens.

We have a better record. Wide Receivers are soft. Jamal Lewis long in the tooth. Unfortunately I see us playing Denver.

italian pat patriot · 12-26-2006, 11:03 AM

no doubt: BAL

dhamz · 12-26-2006, 11:23 AM

Both would be very tough games but I think if you have to choose you have to pick San Diego.

Right now they have a rookie QB who is self destructing in front of everyone's eyes. The longer the season has gone the worse Rivers has looked. He is completing 33% of his passes his last 2 weeks in what were must win games for his team.

Add in that it would be his first playoff game and that Marty coaches tight in the playoffs - that is the best shot for an upset win for any AFC team on the road in round 2.

tombonneau · 12-26-2006, 11:35 AM

I watch a lot of SD games out here in LA, and Chargers have looked supremely beatable the last few weeks. As has been stated, Rivers is beginning to crack as the pressure mounts.

I think we actually match up well against them: if we can shut down LT (as much as he can be anyway) and force Rivers to throw, I like our chances.

Plus, I think it would be an excellent psychological edge for the Pats to beat the consensus best team in football in round 2. I think that gives NE a huge boost heading into the AFCC, no matter who the opponent is.