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RayClay · 01-08-2013, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MossWelkowski

Ugh

Edited out the unessentials

MossWelkowski · 01-08-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JackBauer

I'm not one for irrational exuberance, but I feel better about this squad as currently comprised than I have about any Patriots playoff team for some time. I don't know if it's that everyone seems to be healthy or the green shoots of an actual defense beginning to manifest, or both, but I am and will remain cautiously optimistic.

As with any game... Turnovers scare me... Stupid fumbles, etc...

***BradyFTW!*** · 01-08-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JackBauer

I'm not one for irrational exuberance, but I feel better about this squad as currently comprised than I have about any Patriots playoff team for some time. I don't know if it's that everyone seems to be healthy or the green shoots of an actual defense beginning to manifest, or both, but I am and will remain cautiously optimistic.

Knowing with certainty that Talib and Dennard are both 100% would help me get there. I'm worried, to the extent that it's almost impossible not to be worried when you get to the final 8 teams. Especially this year, when there are no frauds left, like Denver last season.

***BradyFTW!*** · 01-08-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Pewsterbaby

How does last year's bye to The Super Bowl help?
Exposing the hollow Tebow show, a Lee Evens drop for the ages, and the Kundiff shank-o-rama?
That's help?

Yeah, I feel good heading into the playoffs this year but offering up those 2 games as confidence builders to someone who's worried is a total placebo at best.

The Patriots had to win two games to get to the Super Bowl. They won both of them. wtf else do you want from them? Criticize them for not closing the deal once they got there, sure, but it's pretty stupid to dock them for not winning with enough style points on their way there.

Double TE · 01-08-2013, 10:57 AM

#1) Pats are rested and the Texans are not
#2) Brady can audible at will at home
#3) Texans have not seen the AH/Gronk TE package (can pass or run from it depending on what the D gives you)
#4) Chandler Jones and Ninko should be 100% and ready to attack Schaub
#5) Texans generally run off center..tough to do that with Wilfork/Love
#6) Texans are an awful come from behind team unless assisted by the officials (see Detroit)
#7) Conditions will not be windy, actually mild for this time of year and should allow the Pats to pass freely
#8) Texans barely beat the Bengals
#9) Patriots D most recently shut out the Dolphins and were not even at full strength
#10) Don't use the Jets as a comparison as usually other AFC East match ups are tougher more personal. Use last year's Broncos as a more accurate comparison and again the weather conditions should favor the passing team.

Hope this helps

MossWelkowski · 01-08-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Double TE

#1) Pats are rested and the Texans are not
#2) Brady can audible at will at home
#3) Texans have not seen the AH/Gronk TE package (can pass or run from it depending on what the D gives you)
#4) Chandler Jones and Ninko should be 100% and ready to attack Schaub
#5) Texans generally run off center..tough to do that with Wilfork/Love
#6) Texans are an awful come from behind team unless assisted by the officials (see Detroit)
#7) Conditions will not be windy, actually mild for this time of year and should allow the Pats to pass freely
#8) Texans barely beat the Bengals
#9) Patriots D most recently shut out the Dolphins and were not even at full strength
#10) Don't use the Jets as a comparison as usually other AFC East match ups are tougher more personal. Use last year's Broncos as a more accurate comparison and again the weather conditions should favor the passing team.

Hope this helps

Thanks guys... I'm just really nervous like stomach pains lol.. There's just nothing better than the pats in the AFCCG then eventually in the superbowl

JMC00 · 01-08-2013, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Double TE

#1) Pats are rested and the Texans are not
#2) Brady can audible at will at home
#3) Texans have not seen the AH/Gronk TE package (can pass or run from it depending on what the D gives you)
#4) Chandler Jones and Ninko should be 100% and ready to attack Schaub
#5) Texans generally run off center..tough to do that with Wilfork/Love
#6) Texans are an awful come from behind team unless assisted by the officials (see Detroit)
#7) Conditions will not be windy, actually mild for this time of year and should allow the Pats to pass freely
#8) Texans barely beat the Bengals
#9) Patriots D most recently shut out the Dolphins and were not even at full strength
#10) Don't use the Jets as a comparison as usually other AFC East match ups are tougher more personal. Use last year's Broncos as a more accurate comparison and again the weather conditions should favor the passing team.

Hope this helps

#11 Texans have 4 offensive TD (5 if you count that late one against the Pats) in the last 5 games. 3 of those games were at home.

JackBauer · 01-08-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BradyFTW!

Knowing with certainty that Talib and Dennard are both 100% would help me get there. I'm worried, to the extent that it's almost impossible not to be worried when you get to the final 8 teams. Especially this year, when there are no frauds left, like Denver last season.

True...but at least they're practicing. One of Talib/Dennard needs to be close to 100% so we can keep McCourty at S. If not, then we could be in some trouble, especially if we play Denver as I expect we will.

MossWelkowski · 01-08-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MossWelkowski

Thanks guys... I'm just really nervous like stomach pains lol.. There's just nothing better than the pats in the AFCCG then eventually in the superbowl

I look at that as saying they're due lol

Fencer · 01-08-2013, 11:05 AM

I'm always concerned when the Pats play a team good enough that it won a playoff game just the previous week.