Alone atop the AFC at 11-3 - New England Patriots Forums

Fencer · 12-20-2011, 02:41 AM

With all the other 10-3 teams losing this weekend, the Patriots are now alone at the top of the conference, and hence project to the #1 seed.

If everything holds up, the Patriots' first playoff game will be against the winner of a wild card game between one of Pitt/Balt (I'm guessing Pitt, but I haven't checked) and Denver.

MP-Logick · 12-20-2011, 02:57 AM

Not necessarily. Whoever gets the sixth seed is plenty capable of beating a Houston team with TJ Yates that just got stomped at home by Carolina.

If that happens, then we'd play the sixth seed.

Wax Frog · 12-20-2011, 05:40 AM

Worry about matchups later, just get a bye, #1 or #2. This weekend was a downright miraculous alignment of events to help that happen

***blackglass3*** · 12-20-2011, 05:45 AM

We'll be playing whoever plays the Texans, because the chances of that Yates kid winning a playoff game are pretty slim. So, yes, the stars are alignimg for a Jets/Patriots playoff rematch.

PatriotsReign · 12-20-2011, 06:02 AM

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We'll be playing whoever plays the Texans, because the chances of that Yates kid winning a playoff game are pretty slim. So, yes, the stars are alignimg for a Jets/Patriots playoff rematch.

Nothing would please NFL fans around the nation more than the Jets NOT making the playoffs!

Fans just don't like rooting for an arse like Rex....

***shmessy*** · 12-20-2011, 06:09 AM

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Nothing would please NFL fans around the nation more than the Jets NOT making the playoffs!

Fans just don't like rooting for an arse like Rex....

The rest of the country hates Belichick more, I can assure.

***DarrylS*** · 12-20-2011, 06:19 AM

If you were to read this board, one might think our record is comparable to Indy's.. to think that this team with all of its defensive injuries, might win 12 or 13 games is pretty amazing..

Being close to the top for this long is pretty damned good, we are spoiled. Enjoy it..

betterthanthealternative · 12-20-2011, 06:24 AM

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The rest of the country hates Belichick more, I can assure.

The difference is that if Belichick were a .500 coach without a history of winning, he would draw almost no attention and hate. Rex will draw it regardless of the Jet's record because of the bullying, individualism, and punk culture he encourages.

***DarrylS*** · 12-20-2011, 06:36 AM

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The difference is that if Belichick were a .500 coach without a history of winning, he would draw almost no attention and hate. Rex will draw it regardless of the Jet's record because of the bullying, individualism, and punk culture he encourages.

Very true, but a very sad commentary on American Culture..

Rex Strong points are his bombasity and braggadocio, attributes that are usually downplayed by the Patriots.. but for some reason valued by many.

Perhaps, because I am old school, prefer the Belichick way more than the Ryan way.

Mack Herron · 12-20-2011, 06:38 AM

With all of the defensive issues, injuries, and ever-shifting personnel, what a pleasant turn of events. Especially for the old timers who remember the enormous difficulty of winning in the NFL, this is most impressive. Steady as she goes.