Official Pats/Bengals Discussion

[pats1]

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2007/10/welcome_to_pbs_1.html

October 1, 2007
Welcome to PBS

CINCINNATI -- Welcome to Paul Brown Stadium, where the Patriots visit the Bengals tonight in a Monday Night Football clash (8:30 p.m.).
After some rain in the area today, the skies are clear and the temperature is in the high 70s. It should cool a bit by kickoff, but there are no adverse conditions for the teams to contend with, save for a light breeze through the stadium. We'll keep an eye on the kickers in warmups to see how that's affecting field goals and kickoffs.
The Patriots and Bengals met here on Oct. 1 last year as well.
The Bengals will be wearing their speciality orange uniforms tonight, with white pants. The team is 3-0 in that combination and hoping to extend the streak.
Jerome Boger gets the call as referee.
Plenty of Patriots fans were spotted downtown en route to the stadium, and they saw a familiar face on a large advertisement: former Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo. Now pitching for the Reds, Arroyo is one of Cincinnati's more recognizable athletes.
We'll have more throughout the night.
Posted By: mreiss | Time: 04:32:18 PM

[letekro]

Duh duh duh duh!

[SWelker]

Do what we did the last 3 weeks, except better. Win.

[AtivanPatsFan]

LETS GO PATS!!

Hopefully this will be a better performance than mine on my exam today...

::Sigh::

[BadMoFo]

As much as everyone thinks tonight will be a touchdown fiesta, I am anticipating a defensive game with a few turnovers. If that's the case, I think we'll win it easy.

[Underoath]

We better get pressure on the QB or this could be a long game for our secondary. Not saying I'm worried about losing though, I'm 90% sure we'll win.

[bclaff]

Did the Bungles get better or worse this year?

Did the Pats get better or worse this year?

Now look at the score of last years Pats/Bungles game.

Now make a prediction. :cool:

[VJCPatriot]

I'm looking to see some offensive fireworks on Monday Night.
The Pats destroyed the Bengals last year... and this team is even better than last year's team.

The question is not whether the Pats team is better than the Bengals, the question is how much have the Bengals closed the gap since the last time they played us?

[chris_in_sunnyvale]

Prediction: Palmer won't have time to throw to CJ and TJ. He'll be under seige all night.

Regards,
Chris

[PatsDeb]

We killed them last year with Maroney and he is questionable tonight. I have faith in Sammy Morris, however, and our improved passing game.

GO PATS!!

[Pats Fanatic]

I use to love the Pats on MNF, it was special but not any more. It maybe because I hate the wait but more likely it's the the switch to ESPN and those awful announcers(the dread, how may time will they bring up the scandal). Anyway I hope it's a good game by the Pats with no injuries on either side.

[SVN]

Heard on ESPN

Bengals D thinks key to stopping pats is their DT's preventing brady from stepping.
Watching pats tape as per one of their players, they think all pats big plays have come on blown coverages because teams are trying to do do much so the Bengals D is going to keep it simple.

[shmessy]

Heard on ESPN

Bengals D thinks key to stopping pats is their DT's preventing brady from stepping.
Watching pats tape as per one of their players, they think all pats big plays have come on blown coverages because teams are trying to do do much so the Bengals D is going to keep it simple.


......like eating watery soup with a wide fork.

[unoriginal]

Heard on ESPN... they think all pats big plays have come on blown coverages because teams are trying to do do much so the Bengals D is going to keep it simple.

The real reason the Bengals will be keeping it simple is that they are playing a bunch of warm bodies at linebacker.

[patsox23]

Watching pats tape as per one of their players, they think all pats big plays have come on blown coverages because teams are trying to do do much so the Bengals D is going to keep it simple.

Yes, that came courtesy of Dexter Jackson. Always good to give the Pats a bit more motivation. Funny stuff.

[SWelker]

Felger on CSN: Maroney will play, probably start. Wilfork on the field working out, appears to be ready to go.

[AndyJohnson]

I'm looking to see some offensive fireworks on Monday Night.
The Pats destroyed the Bengals last year... and this team is even better than last year's team.

The question is not whether the Pats team is better than the Bengals, the question is how much have the Bengals closed the gap since the last time they played us?

I think the gap has widened.

[BDDFC]

It's not the dog in the fight, it's the fight in the dog.
Bengals are dangerous tonight.
This is the NFL. They are all pro players. They are all good. Anything can happen(i.e. 'Zona over Pitts, Bucs spank Houston, KC finds offense vs. SD).

[Slagathor]

Heard on ESPN

Bengals D thinks key to stopping pats is their DT's preventing brady from stepping.
Watching pats tape as per one of their players, they think all pats big plays have come on blown coverages because teams are trying to do do much so the Bengals D is going to keep it simple.

Is this for real?

Dopey stuff like this is why we are the best team in the league.

[SVN]

si.com - gameplans

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/bucky_brooks/09/28/gameplan.mnf/index.html


edit :maroney inactive

[SVN]

maroney's durability has me worried..

[BDDFC]

Bengals best game plan=food poison and the Pats team breakfast. :p

[OhExaulted1]

It's not the dog in the fight, it's the fight in the dog.
Bengals are dangerous tonight.
This is the NFL. They are all pro players. They are all good. Anything can happen(i.e. 'Zona over Pitts, Bucs spank Houston, KC finds offense vs. SD).

Thanx Vick!

[BDDFC]

Thanx Vick!


:rofl: Anytime man.

[patsox23]

maroney's durability has me worried..

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAnd we have the first of what will no doubt be MULTIPLE posts along these lines for the next 12 months.

He was obviously close to being able to play, to the point that they flew him to Cincy. I'm sure they weighed the risks, realize it's Cincy and that we can win without him, and opted for the safer option.

[DefenseRules]

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/
Patriots inactives:

October 1, 2007
Pats inactives
The following players are inactive for the Patriots tonight:

QB Matt Gutierrez (3rd quarterback)
WR Kelley Washington
RB Laurence Maroney
G Stephen Neal
OT/TE Ryan O'Callaghan
DL Santonio Thomas
DL Kareem Brown
OLB Chad Brown

The Patriots also announced that they have cut LB Corey Mays and signed RB Kyle Eckel off the practice squad.

[Slagathor]

My dog gets all wild and misbehaves and I smash him in the head with my shoe.

Then he just kinda lies there for an hour or so, then crawls outside.....pees....comes back in drinks some water and goes to bed.

Here's what it comes down to.

The Pats are size 14 Wolverine steel toe workboot.

Do you know what I mean?

[patsox23]

My dog gets all wild and misbehaves and I smash him in the head with my shoe.

Then he just kinda lies there for an hour or so, then crawls outside.....pees....comes back in drinks some water and goes to bed.

Here's what it comes down to.

The Pats are size 14 Wolverine steel toe workboot.

Do you know what I mean?


I think I speak for everyone when I say, "Um.....no."

[PatsFaninAZ]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAnd we have the first of what will no doubt be MULTIPLE posts along these lines for the next 12 months.

He was obviously close to being able to play, to the point that they flew him to Cincy. I'm sure they weighed the risks, realize it's Cincy and that we can win without him, and opted for the safer option.

I don't really like the off-the-charts naysaying on this board either, but when your starting and previously injured RB can't start on Monday night on the fourth game of the year, I think questions about durability are not out of line. Just like I think questioning your kicker's accuracy from 40-50 is in bounds if he misses a few.

Getting too anxious and worried about it is silly, but these are at least areas for mild concern.

[SVN]

as per ESPN..
cincy looking to spread the ball around...kenny watson will be split at WR position for some of the plays...

[patsox23]

I don't really like the off-the-charts naysaying on this board either, but when your starting and previously injured RB can't start on Monday night on the fourth game of the year, I think questions about durability are not out of line. Just like I think questioning your kicker's accuracy from 40-50 is in bounds if he misses a few.

Getting too anxious and worried about it is silly, but these are at least areas for mild concern.

I suppose my reaction is based on the fact that I KNOW - as do many of us, I'm sure - that it won't generally be met with "mild concern." People are already chicken little-ing about it.

[Ununcle]

>> I think I speak for everyone when I say, "Um.....no."<<

I LOL'd.

[DefenseRules]

as per ESPN..
cincy looking to spread the ball around...kenny watson will be split at WR position for some of the plays...

Nice...keep feeding us information about your gameplan. :rolleyes:

Any reports on what the Pats are going to do? Anyone?

[Slagathor]

I think I speak for everyone when I say, "Um.....no."

There was a thread comparing the Bengals to unpredictable angry dogs.........

very complex.............let's move on.....................:p

[Satchboogie3]

Yea, please no dog jokes... (thanks Vic).

[Ununcle]

Bengals only have 4 linebackers available. Per the Bengals forum.

[asdf221]

http://www.channelsurfing.net has a link to watch mnf online :)

[BDDFC]

as per ESPN..
cincy looking to spread the ball around...kenny watson will be split at WR position for some of the plays...
That's common for the Bengals. Line up in four wide then the RB goes in motion.

[FloridaPatsFan]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAnd we have the first of what will no doubt be MULTIPLE posts along these lines for the next 12 months.

He was obviously close to being able to play, to the point that they flew him to Cincy. I'm sure they weighed the risks, realize it's Cincy and that we can win without him, and opted for the safer option.

A voice of reason.....Thank you!

[SVN]

here comes spygate news on ESPN .aaaaaaaand muted...:mad:

[Disco Volante]

Haha I love Parcells! Grilling Steve Young.

Parcells, Keyshawn. <3

*Blows kiss to TV screen*

[Michael]

here comes spygate news on ESPN .aaaaaaaand muted...:mad:

Unbelievable. Same tripe. They'll never give it up.
Tuna just pwned Young. :D

[patsox23]

Steve Young - making sh!t up as you go along.

[PatsFaninAZ]

I suppose my reaction is based on the fact that I KNOW - as do many of us, I'm sure - that it won't generally be met with "mild concern." People are already chicken little-ing about it.

Fair enough. The other side of the coin is that we're playing on the road so I'm sure this is not something the team decided lightly -- even if just precautionary or a perception of the quality of the opponent, it's a reflection that he's not fit currently.

That said, I'm not really concerned at all about what it might mean for the future. I'm just worried about what it means for tonight. It's the national parity league. No team is immune from freaky turnovers, and being on the minus side of takeaways plus playing on the road generally means loss in the NFL. I'm not expecting the same walk-through tonight that others seem to be. I wish we had all our best personnel on the field tonight. That's my problem with the Maroney news.

[FloridaPatsFan]

I don't really like the off-the-charts naysaying on this board either, but when your starting and previously injured RB can't start on Monday night on the fourth game of the year, I think questions about durability are not out of line. Just like I think questioning your kicker's accuracy from 40-50 is in bounds if he misses a few.

Getting too anxious and worried about it is silly, but these are at least areas for mild concern.

Not trying to choose sides here but you need your starting RB to last until the end of the regular season. This is not a "must win" game for us.

We will really need Maroney when the weather is cold and wet (not the best passing weather). A running game will be far more important.

OTOH.....This could be an indication that BB was planning to throw the ball a lot tonight and a running game was only going to be the secondary plan at best.

[Ununcle]

Wow Parcells owned Young

[Satchboogie3]

Do these people actual think that signal stealing itself is cheating? Cause it isn't. I love how they keep stating pure speculation as fact.

[BDDFC]

I am so sick of hearing about this crap. Why can't they just stick to the x's and o's and leave the circus chit out.

[Disco Volante]

ESPN just said we may have interest in Ricky Williams....

o_O

[NEPat]

That was funny Parcells.

I am so sick of hearing about this crap. Why can't they just stick to the x's and o's and leave the circus chit out.

I think because it's the first MNF game with the Pats, they're bringing all the stuff up. So get ready to hear more about it during the game.

[Satchboogie3]

As George Carlin would say, "People are ******* stupid".

[nowayback]

steve young didnt even deny it.but bo...thats not cheating..thats gamesmenship...

[SVN]

young just cooked up a possiblity that the pats videotaped stuff in SB , went in at half time and then adjusted looking at the tapes ...no wonder the rams tied us in the 2nd half in that SB..

It bothers me that a player who has played the position is talking all improbable theories.

[patsox23]

Do these people actual think that signal stealing itself is cheating? Cause it isn't. I love how they keep stating pure speculation as fact.

Yes. They absolutely do. They still - despite getting paid millions of dollars to just talk football - STILL don't understand what actually happened, what actually was wrong about it. It's amazing.

[SVN]

ESPN just said we may have interest in Ricky Williams....

o_O

its a theory mort is floating considering saban and BB are friends and saban had a high opinion of williams...
nothing to it IMO

[FloridaPatsFan]

ESPN just said we may have interest in Ricky Williams....

o_O

For real? Shocking.

I guess we are the "Betty Ford" clinic of football.......

[ctpatsfan77]

ESPN just said we may have interest in Ricky Williams....

o_O
Not the first time this has been said today, but why, other than to just screw with the Dolphins?

[DefenseRules]

ESPN just said we may have interest in Ricky Williams....

o_O

No thanks, but I'll take Jason Taylor for a 2nd and a 4th if Miami wants to start getting rid of their players. :D ;)

[DefenseRules]

For real? Shocking.

I guess we are the "Betty Ford" clinic of football.......

YEP, Players come here to rehabilitate. :p

[FloridaPatsFan]

No thanks, but I'll take Jason Taylor for a 2nd and a 4th if Miami wants to start getting rid of their players. :D ;)

I would love it if the Pats made that trade. Brady says he's the best player he's ever played against.

[BradyManny2344]

Hey, does anyone know if Maroney is playing tonite.....I think we need a few more threads on that.


I'm not worried about LoMo. Just means more passing which means more Moss which means more of Moss doing that odd TD celebration where he bends his hands. I don't know what the F that is, but it's tight.

[BDDFC]

Hey, does anyone know if Maroney is playing tonite.....I think we need a few more threads on that.


I'm not worried about LoMo. Just means more passing which means more Moss which means more of Moss doing that odd TD celebration where he bends his hands. I don't know what the F that is, but it's tight.

We don't need too much Moss tonight. My opponet in fantasy has him.

[FloridaPatsFan]

We don't need too much Moss tonight. My opponet in fantasy has him.

Sorry brother, but your going down.;)

[BDDFC]

Sorry brother, but your going down.;)

Well, I have a big lead. As long as he doesn't have a true monster game I will be fine. If he gets 180 and 3 TDs I will lose.

[SeanBruschi54]

A bit upset right now about Maroney not playing but Morris and Faulk should could get the job done.

[Ununcle]

The Bengals have the coolest looking Uni's/helment ever devised by man. And I don't even like orange. That said let's kick their azz

[363839]

Steve Young thinks it will take the Patriots until Thanksgiving before they wrap the division.:p

[BDDFC]

The Bengals have the coolest looking Uni's/helment ever devised by man. And I don't even like orange. That said let's kick their azz

Thanks man. :rocker:

[sarge]

Damn HD and Sal Pal Antonio's teeth.

Good lord.

Makes me wanna go in the kitchen and watch the 13 inch tube.

[Stop Being A Jerk]

The wait is almost over! Hope it's an exciting game with no injuries.

[Patriots Nation NY]

Dammit.. I got butterflies in my stomach..

[SVN]

thanks ESPN for showing that MNF game at miami :mad:

[FloridaPatsFan]

Damn HD and Sal Pal Antonio's teeth.

Good lord.

Makes me wanna go in the kitchen and watch the 13 inch tube.

LMAO........

Your killing me.

[BadMoFo]

Pass, Pass, Pass in this game. I sense a lot of what we did against Minnesota last year on MNF. I think we really start running in the second half. I think Morris can have a hell of a game. Fantasy owners must be mad.

[363839]

Go Sammy.:rocker:

[Remix 6]

thanks ESPN for showing that MNF game at miami :mad:

lol that was such a crazy game. Brady got picked like 2-3 times. welker had a return TD. it was just nuts.

[PatriotNation]

game time


Game time


GAME TIME!!!!

[363839]

ESPN panel is across the board for the Pats.

[Remix 6]

lol @ Keyshawn

i would be mad..but hes on our side :)

[PatriotNation]

I dont like it when all the prognaticators take the Pats.

Lets hope they come out mad.

[desi-patsfan]

good lord the intro to MNF sucks.

[BadMoFo]

I like Tirico's intro of the Pats: "The big, bad Patriots!"

[Remix 6]

Deltha O'Neal. Jonathan Joseph. Leon Hall

vs

Randy Moss. Donte' Stallworth. Wes Welker


Watson vs ? theres no LB healthy..and im not sure safeties will man up with WAtson because of Moss requiring help over top

[18>12]

Go Bengals!

[cblesz]

Do they Bengals have a pass rush?

[Ununcle]

And Kornhole gets a shot in :rolleyes:

[BadMoFo]

Go Bengals!


Now, why'd you go and say that.

[Michael]

good lord the intro to MNF sucks.

As much as that idiot's comb over. :rolleyes:

[Remix 6]

Do they Bengals have a pass rush?

Geathers and Mr. Franchise are good DEs.

but they dont blitz i hear..too scared of leave their CBs alone (per a Bengal player, no name)

[Michael]

Go Bengals!

3 > 1 Championship. Go home.

[Ununcle]

I really want to kiss her. Really!

[patsox23]

Anyone know who's getting the ball first?

[carolinatony]

How did Kornhole get on MNF?

[AtivanPatsFan]

How did Kornhole get on MNF?

I kinda laugh at what he says. Guilty.

[Caspir]

Just win baby.

[Michael]

I really want to kiss her. Really!

But do you care if the team is strug-a-ling?

[desi-patsfan]

jesus what a terrible waste of money...JUST GET TO THE GAME!

[fumbrunner]

i dunno, I like Kornheiser. PTI is great!

[Remix 6]

for a moment..i thought this commerical would be about spying. sort of is..

[Patriots Nation NY]

Pats will receive....

[18>12]

3 > 1 Championship. Go home.

Let's hope the Pats don't embarrass themselves on national TV

[Ununcle]

Heh heh,, that was pretty cool by Jami Fox :cool:

[Remix 6]

no turnovers please. thats 1 thing we cant afford

[Seymour93]

Jaworski is singing, Kornhole is going off about an pseudo scandal that is long over, they have two too many sideline reporters, celebrities are interviewed during the game.... ESPN and MNF suck. The fans are the ones who have to suffer with this amateur presentation. Adolf Goodell has another problem on his hands, the TV contract needs to be renegotiated ASAP. :mad:

[puffyme]

Let's hope the Pats don't embarrass themselves on national TV

Lets hope you stop embarasing yourself. Go away Troll

[Remix 6]

the fun. is . NOW

btw they hit it on the head..Hobbs will return anything

[AtivanPatsFan]

Hello Kevin Faulk

[PatriotNation]

After watching the Eagles last night, I love our offensive line.

[desi-patsfan]

wow 1 LB down already.

[Remix 6]

Bengals LB situation is like our previous DB situation.

injuries-injuries-injuries

[carolinatony]

Cab;r you back this Troll

[Ununcle]

Wow! we should lend them Chad Brown.

[fumbrunner]

nice start. Faulk will play alot today. We should see alot of those dump offs as the Bungles try to rush

[BadMoFo]

Maybe we should lend them Corey Mays.

[BadMoFo]

Wow! we should lend them Chad Brown.

Great minds.

[Remix 6]

Maybe we should lend them Corey Mays.

maybe McGinest can travel few hours in state and lend them a hand

[desi-patsfan]

Id rather give them monty biesel.

[Michael]

Nice coming back late!!!! ESPN SUCKS!!!!

[Remix 6]

is that Geathers playing LB now? #91?

[AtivanPatsFan]

God I love Randy.

[desi-patsfan]

Nice coming back late!!!! ESPN SUCKS!!!!

Honestly, they still think having celebs makes them cool.

[fumbrunner]

I keep waiting for Stallworth to make an appearance. Hopefully tonight.

[SVN]

our protection is looking shaky today..

[pats1]

This game is spookily reminiscent of that 2004 Pats/Dolphins game (which ESPN used as a promotional device this week.)

The orange jerseys.

Wes Welker.

Sammy Morris.

Uh oh.

[PatriotNation]

Brady moves so well inside the pocket.

[AtivanPatsFan]

New England Patriots FIRST DOWN!

Wessy :)

[Remix 6]

hey light. u answered your own thought. u need to prevent their ends from getting to our QB

[desi-patsfan]

lol the Pats wont even introduce themselves. I love it.

[DefenseRules]

Damn we need to score here.

[Seymour93]

Was that 3rd down pass intended for Welker or Morris?

[desi-patsfan]

Was that 3rd down pass intended for Welker or Morris?

Good question, a little confusion there.

[Danny]

Gostkowski with a 31-yarder. 3-0 Pats.

[AtivanPatsFan]

mhm, got 3. I'll take it.

Strong 3 and out, lets go DEFENSE!

[DefenseRules]

****, that was a wasted opportunity.
Thank you Gost. We need to get our running game going. A few screen passes wouldn't hurt either, IMO.

[Remix 6]

im very disappointed with the drive. 3-0 against who? should be 7-0 easily

[fumbrunner]

ok, lets see how the defense looks tonight. This isn't the Bills or noodle arm back there.

[Ununcle]

I'll take it. Opening drive on the road a a hostile crowd? Thanks ghost!!!

[fumbrunner]

ok, five straight tds to make 38 :singing:

[Slagathor]

Cincy's covering well downfield so far.

O-Line needs to tight up on the edge rushers.

[carolinatony]

We are moving the ball;I'll take 3 this time.
Plenty of time for us to score more

[Remix 6]

ok, lets see how the defense looks tonight. This isn't the Bills or noodle arm back there.

or the sorriest QB in the league

[tombonneau]

three active lbs? Um maybe we should run?

[DefenseRules]

ok, lets see how the defense looks tonight. This isn't the Bills or noodle arm back there.

Amen, this is a big test for them tonight.

[PatriotNation]

They need to score a TD off the start..

Time for the D to get a stop.

[DefenseRules]

three active lbs? Um maybe we should run?

Yah think?

[fgssand]

Calm down...5 minutes gone and we got 3 points in enemy country.

Hold 'em now..........

[Remix 6]

three active lbs? Um maybe we should run?

nope. Brady must set a record and go with 4 wide each time because Skipper doesnt realize what linebackers are in a defense.

[Ununcle]

I predict an AD pickoff :cool:

[fumbrunner]

what do you figure the gameplan is on D? Jam the receivers? confusing LB looks to try to generate pressure?

[reflexblue]

Cincy looks pumped and jacked

[BadMoFo]

****, that was a wasted opportunity.
Thank you Gost. We need to get our running game going. A few screen passes wouldn't hurt either, IMO.

Man are we spoiled. At least we got some points in the opening drive. After we get more comfortable, we should do better. I'm just glad Ghost made one.

[desi-patsfan]

There is one thing i love about non-american football...No commericials until halftime!

[AtivanPatsFan]

I'd like to see a run to set up the pass i.e. bomb to Moss.

LETS GO D!

[PatsFaninAZ]

I hate winning the coin flip on the road -- particularly in prime time games.

It's always hard to play against the defense when their adrenaline is all jacked up. I'd rather get the ball in the second half. Also, because the NFL now has moved to 12:00 minute halves, there's never anyone in the seats to start the second half, and it's real quiet. I wish you could defer to the second half in the NFL.

[tombonneau]

nope. Brady must set a record and go with 4 wide each time because Skipper doesnt realize what linebackers are in a defense.

they better mix up playcalling. They basically are telegraphing run or pass by formation.

[18>12]

Who Dey :eek:

[PatsSteve1]

Junior took himself right out of the play

[Remix 6]

2 bad tackles..on this run and on kickoff. both times they ran past us when he coulda been down 5 yards back

[Sean Pa Patriot]

This is going to be tougher than expected.. Way to go AD

[Sean Pa Patriot]

Here comes the pass

[SVN]

3rd down...come on now..

[PatsFaninAZ]

Big play here.

[desi-patsfan]

AD!!!!!!! god i love that man.

[AtivanPatsFan]

AD

He's a very large man.

[Ununcle]

Who dey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PatsFaninAZ]

Nice. Very nice.

[Stop Being A Jerk]

This Adalius Thomas signing seems to be working out well.

That was really a coverage sack though.

[fumbrunner]

3 and out. sweet. A score here would quiet the crowd a bit.

[SVN]

thomas lined outside...

[Sean Pa Patriot]

What is up with AD's arm. looks banged up.??

[DefenseRules]

Good job Defense. :rocker:

[PatsSteve1]

You probasbly won't agree with me but I'd love to see a nailbiter. I miss the excitement of those games

[BadMoFo]

You probasbly won't agree with me but I'd love to see a nailbiter. I miss the excitement of those games


We're gonna see one eventually. Hopefully not tonight.

[desi-patsfan]

You probasbly won't agree with me but I'd love to see a nailbiter. I miss the excitement of those games

You're right....i dont agree.

[patsox23]

You probasbly won't agree with me but I'd love to see a nailbiter. I miss the excitement of those games

Survey says......NO.

[PatsFaninAZ]

You probasbly won't agree with me but I'd love to see a nailbiter. I miss the excitement of those games

We're going to have nailbiters this year. Just the way it is.

I'm ok if we wait a bit before then.

[DefenseRules]

You probasbly won't agree with me but I'd love to see a nailbiter. I miss the excitement of those games

You're right. I don't agree with you. My heart won't be able to take it.
:D

[Sean Pa Patriot]

No running game today...

[Patriot_in_NY]

You probasbly won't agree with me but I'd love to see a nailbiter. I miss the excitement of those games

Um, a blowout would be fine too :cool:

[PatsFaninAZ]

Crowd sounds impressive.

Cincy is not missing their tackles tonight. No arm tackles anywhere yet like we've seen from them in the last couple of weeks. They are flying on d.

[PatsSteve1]

Um, a blowout would be fine too :cool:

In blowouts the TD plays are fun but there's no excitement about the game at all.

[PatriotNation]

This is sloppy

[SVN]

what the hell are we doing???

[DefenseRules]

Bengals D is playing us tough. We really need to run the ball.

[Remix 6]

yay OL. love u today. cant protect and cant stay still for a few seconds.

[PatsFaninAZ]

Protect the ball here. This is turnover scary.

[Sean Pa Patriot]

EWWW that was ugly...

[cblesz]

I am not happy with the protection so far...

[fumbrunner]

looks like we have a game

[SVN]

brady is under pressure tonite....

[Sean Pa Patriot]

way at least we got a nice punt.. .

[desi-patsfan]

lol you know other teams can actually play....give this game some time to settle down will you.

[Remix 6]

im very dissapointed. Bengals D. its all the OL though. they cant hold up yet against Smith and Geathers. they gotta step it up or its gonna be a looooooong game

[18>12]

I really hope Brady goes empty backfield on us. Freeney and Mathis would be on him in 1.5 seconds.

[PatsSteve1]

The Bengals are pumped and jacked so far. They clearly are playing with more energy.

On defense anyway. Is Ken Walter the Begals punter?

[Phoenix111]

Despite not having given up a sack tonight, the O-line looks like crap compared to the past few weeks.

[PatsFaninAZ]

I like ESPN going with stuff from the new Bruce Springsteen record into each commercial.

[sarge]

Bengals are pumped up for this.

This worries me

[Ununcle]

We really need to shut this fugging crowd up with a turnover.

[BadMoFo]

Let's go D. Maybe a big play by you guys will spark the offense. A reversal of the season thus far.

[MrBigglesWorth]

what the hell are we doing???

this is what the pats do.... they play teams close in the first quarter and feel them out then they pull away and capatalize on their mistakes.

[tombonneau]

nope. Brady must set a record and go with 4 wide each time because Skipper doesnt realize what linebackers are in a defense.

Oline has doubled their penalty total for season in that drive

[DefenseRules]

Bengals are pumped up for this.

This worries me

They better calm down. They have three quarters to play.

[patsox23]

Good CHRIST. Take a breath, chicken littles. Maybe it will be a game, let's let it happen a little first.

[Remix 6]

this is what the pats do.... they play teams close in the first quarter and feel them out then they pull away and capatalize on their mistakes.

they play clsoe with bad teams...blow up against good teams.

[NEPat]

Bengals are pumped up for this.

This worries me

? If they weren't pumped up for a MNF home game, they shouldn't be on the field.

[Brady to Brown]

Calm down girls. The Patriots will win this game by 17 points.

[PatsFaninAZ]

Difference tonight from the Cincy teams in the last couple of weeks has been tackling.

Open field, at the line, in the flat -- so far they have not given up yards after the initial contact.

[MrBigglesWorth]

they play clsoe with bad teams...blow up against good teams.

they've played three games..... isn't that a bit premature?

and whose a good team and whose a bad team?

[Sean Pa Patriot]

Remember when we played a 1-11 Miami team who wore orange jersey's on MNF?:(

[Ununcle]

Sweet 3 and out :p

[PatsFaninAZ]

Nice tackle by Hobbs there.

[desi-patsfan]

nice tackle by HOBBS!!

[desi-patsfan]

Remember when we played a 1-11 Miami team who wore orange jersey's on MNF?:(

man you worry alot and quickly.

[BradyisGod]

Remember when we played a 1-11 Miami team who wore orange jersey's on MNF?:(

You've got to be kidding.

[Remix 6]

almost a strip/sack by AD

we shoulda had him down.

[NEPat]

Hey, it's the defenses taking over! Isn't that always the case when everyone predicts a shootout :)

[BadMoFo]

Yup, we have a defense also.

[PatriotNation]

In blowouts the TD plays are fun but there's no excitement about the game at all.

I prefer the Pats win big... just my preference.

[Disco Volante]

Our D Looks great guys, chill.

Also this already a better first quarter then the Bills game, all is good.

[Ununcle]

well, we got a field goal, and we're winning field position. So far so good. Now let's shut the crowd up!!!

[PatsFaninAZ]

I think this is an important possession. Points would be good. Keeping the defense off the field through the break between the first and second quarter -- and keeping theirs on the field -- would be good too.

[SVN]

we need to establish the run..off tackle etc...morris seems downhill into the pile runner..complements maroney..lets see if he can do it as the fearured back

[Sean Pa Patriot]

:D You've got to be kidding.


I AM:D

[patsox23]

I think this is an important possession. Points would be good. Keeping the defense off the field through the break between the first and second quarter -- and keeping theirs on the field -- would be good too.

Ditto that. Good call.

[AtivanPatsFan]

oooooh, Stallworth!!!

[PatsFaninAZ]

That's the Bengals defense I know!

[fumbrunner]

HUUUGE Run!!

[PatriotNation]

Go Morris Go

[Stop Being A Jerk]

Holy crap!

[PatsFaninAZ]

Ball didn't go through the EZ there, did it?

[AtivanPatsFan]

Sammy Morris just destroyed that CB's face.

[Brady to Brown]

Sammy :d :d

[PatsSteve1]

My Man Sammy

[PatsFaninAZ]

hurry up and snap

[Remix 6]

hey #18

Morris with a real nice run.

Williams has a rough time with our RBs..Maroney stiff armed him a lot..Morris just hold him to "get off me"

Maroney would be in the endzone way too easy on that

[SVN]

touchback ??????

[fumbrunner]

oh uh, gimpy threw the flag

[PatriotNation]

I dont think it went out thru the endzone.

[sarge]

Too bad the ball didn't actually go through the endzone

[chunkypony]

I dont know, but if they give the Bengals a touchback, I am pissed about the Denver game two years ago. Really pissed. Because that was NOT a touchback, and it WAS a touchback in Denver.

[PatsSteve1]

It still went out before the endzone. It looked clear to me

[desi-patsfan]

hey #18

Morris with a real nice run.

Williams has a rough time with our RBs..Maroney stiff armed him a lot..Morris just hold him to "get off me"

Maroney would be in the endzone way too easy on that

Is this all you do...complain....about everything?

[MrBigglesWorth]

is this gonna be the tpyical first quarter sqaunder of points???

(ie Brady fumble on 1)

[18>12]

That's fantasy points for me

[BadMoFo]

Even if it went out of bounds, I think it did so at the 1, I think it never went out the EZ.

First and goal at the 1. I'm calling it.

[fumbrunner]

ball goes out of bounds before the endzone anyways.

[singaporepatsfan]

Hi guys,

funny to be watching MNF at 830 AM. managed to take a day off from work to catch this game on Yahoo gamepass. It's just awesome to be able to see the New England Awesomes again! and I have forgotten how many ads there are in these games! But I think I like what I am seeing here, with the passing game opening it for the running backs. we gonna score! if we stay away from the penalties!

this is great!

[tombonneau]

gotta quick snap that **** Brady. Ball went out in bounds anyway

[NEPat]

Didn't even cross the goal line, did it? I don't think it gets overturned.