PATRIOTSFANINPA

I did notice this and it was confirmed by Michael Irvin when he said that this game showed more physical presence of the Patriots than they showed in years.

I was hating the previous years when it looked like the team had gone soft and finesse like the Colts,but this years team if anything is more tough and physical and can go toe to toe with tough teams like the Ravens,Texans and 49ers.

I thought we would lose this game and unfortunately I was right,what I didn't expect was to see a former finesse team look more tough and play like it.

If they continue to be tough like they were tonight,the team won't be intimidated,especially on the road against tough nosed teams like the Ravens.

On to Buffalo gentleman.....relax,more than half the league is 1 & 2,the team is not done yet.

RayClay

Danny Woodhead was just mauling Ray Lewis.

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Brady_to_Moss

Mankins was sticking up for everyone out there. They are much more physical this year and yes the pats will be fine. Jets and MIA and prob buff all still suck

PATRIOTSFANINPA

Woodhead is 5'7 ....let's talk about REAL RBs

NJPatsfan26

Well put....

This team does have heart.

I can see it when Brady gets control and does the 2 minute drill.

I can see it when they make great defensive plays.

1 and 2 is not the end. its just the beginning. We will see the ravens and probably the cardinals again.

Onto the bills....

PATRIOTSFANINPA

Do you expect to see Arizona in the Super Bowl....otherwise I guarantee you,they won't play each other again for a few years.

NJPatsfan26

God I hope not.

Still have nightmares of all things Arizona now.

ctpatsfan77

A scary thought: for the past six seasons, the NFC representative has played the Patriots during the regular season:

2006: Chicago
2007: #@%@%
2008: Arizona
2009: New Orleans
2010: Green Bay
2011: @#%@%

By that token, the 2012 NFC representative should be coming out of . . . the NFC West.

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PATRIOTSFANINPA

You mean the NFC West

And yes,I think that will stand

It's only week 3 but to me it's clear that the 49ers,despite getting beaten today are going to have a good chance......I love what Atlanta is doing as well,Matt Ryan is a stud QB

RayClay

Could have used one in the second half. Why not just go empty backfield? Woodhead has caught one (1) pass this year.

I understand, in theory, they want him in the hurry up, but he is not Kevin Faulk in reality, so that theory makes no sense IMO.

I think it's instructive to look at it from the defenses point of view. Are they worried about getting to the QB with the massive Woodhead protecting him? Maybe worried about his awesome dangerous capability in the open field, the way he breaks tackles and can't be taken down by one man. Is that why they respect the play action so much they almost killed Branch? (If I'm wrong on that, I'll apologize, but I'm in mid rant here). Are they petrified, he might get reception number two if they don't leave someone in coverage?

Seriously, he's a nice story, a good student for a marginal NFL player that will at least know the plays if someone gets hurt. I don't know why, when a good balanced drive can seal the game, we let the defense virtually play against a ten man team because they aren't afraid of him in any phase of the game. When you know you can tackle a guy with one hand if you get fooled, why would you bite on play action?

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