some interesting observations incase anyone is interested
you can get more here TwitterThe defensive line, for the second-straight game, was just terrific. Flawless.
Seemed to me that the Patriots wanted to attack Webb early -- perhaps to shake his confidence -- and forced throws were planned
WYes. Agreed RT @That_Eric: Was the long pass to Hernandez one of the misses? I thought that was his worst.
The one I do put on Brady was missing Hernandez.
Does he usually make that play? Yes, 8 times out of 10, but there was pressure.
I watched the Gronk play a ton of times. There was Light allowed pressure from Suggs so I can't fault Brady.
So Brady put it where only Edelman or an outstanding play by defense happens. It happened.
I think they were supposed to run a smash concept -- Branch dig, Edelman corner -- but Webb's hand checked screwed it up.
The two interceptions were outstanding plays. The Slater ball wasn't well thrown. The Webb one was poor decision.
I have Brady for 9 "plus" throws, two plus runs. Had two minus decisions, two minus throws. 1 knockdown on him.
:That's how those tough playoff games go. People, maybe all of us, are spoiled by the regular season. It's not the same game in playoffs
Brady's YPA was 6.64 vs. Ravens. Career playoff YPA 6.81 in 21 games. In 5 losses 6.43. In 16 victories it's 6.81.
:I may be in the minority but I thought Brady played very well against Ravens. Was he Tom Terrific? No, but no one usually is in playoffs