New England at Denver AFCCG pre game thread.

BobDigital said:

Going out as an AFC runner up to Brady is not all that bad really if it does happen.

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His career in a nutshell..

Ken Canin said:

My concern is this. The Chiefs win was not as decisive as it appeared most of the game. There were numerous chances where the Pats avoided a turnover basically through luck. The Broncos defense is better than the Chiefs defense, and the venue is far more unpleasant to play in than Foxboro. I think these might combine to allow the Broncos to force at least two or three turnovers on the Patriots (unless they just go for a running game and don't score anything). I could then see a low scoring game where the Broncos win due to their great field position from turnovers and their better running game, so I could see a score like 17-7 Broncos.

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Playoff games are rarely decisive. People that ARZ would blowout GB. Considering where our offense was last 6 weeks it was a welcome change. Yes, we converted 3rd and 12 and 3rd and 13 on the first drive which is forgotten and dont want to get in those situations on the road but other team will make some plays too.
If the pats turn the ball over 2-3 times , they wont win anywhere ,nothing to do with denver.

sevengables_2207 said:

I would be mildly surprised given what each team has put on tape last weekend.

The advantages Denver has, the running game and home field/refs will not be a factor unless they manage to 1) shut down the Pats offense with a full compliment of weapons, a feat they hitherto have been unable to accomplish, 2) benefit from in-game injuries (e.g. Hightower last game), 3) decisively winning the turnover battle.

Since it will most likely require more than one of the aforementioned key to manifest, I would be mildly surprised to see Denver win, but not shocked.

Bottom line, it is going to be a difficult task to win in Denver. However, let's not pretend that the Broncos do not have as difficult--if not--more difficult task ahead of them too.

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Yes,each week different. Dont think either team will look the same and lot of this is based on matchups. Even vs the chiefs our run D was having issues not to mention the pass rush wasnt great at times so biggest threat is to stop the run and at the same time not let manning complete his short passes to his skilled WRs. Its not going to be easy - surprised we are favored on the road in a game of this magnitude.

luuked said:

His career in a nutshell..

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Well he is the GOAT so I think that would have happened to a lot if not nearly all HOF QBs.

I think maybe on 2 or 3 could have split with him or come close to splitting.

IllegalContact said:

I believe we will see a reemergence by LaFell

Sunday, I am calling for 7-8 targets with 5-6 catches and 60-70 yards and a TD.....book it

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i wish you're right
nothing wrong with believing and praying
but maybe you should change LaFell to Martin just in case ...

long distance said:

i wish you're right
nothing wrong with believing and praying
but maybe you should change LaFell to Martin just in case ...

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i think they're both gonna make plays because the broncs are going to be busy chasing everyone else around

Tunescribe said:

Misleading? You don't think Manning is a Hall of Fame quarterback? Kubiak is playing him for his experience and decision making and he would've had over 300 yards passing vs. Pittsburgh if not for the drops. He played well last week. All the overconfident folks here who already have dismissed Manning as a huge factor against the Patriots could be in for a rude awakening Sunday and would do well to heed what BB said about him.

True.

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Sure he's a HOF QB. So is Johnny Unitas. Who can probably throw the ball about as well as Peyton can at this point.

You know, there's a HOF QB playing for the other team too. A better HOF QB.

Manning's a smart quarterback, we all know that. And if anyone can get to the line on third down, decipher an advantageous matchup and throw to it, its' him. I am scared SCHITTLESS of logan ryan. he was utter garbage vs KC and I know Manning will go at him if the opportunity is there. I'm sure Patricia knows this and hopefully he can disguise who Ryan's defending. My God does he ****ing suck. Just about every big third down KC had was on Ryan...surely that was by design.

I too am worried about Denver employing the Pats strategy from the OT game in 2013 - let them run. Pats won, but Denver got like 280 on the ground that game. They had a pretty good Knowshown Moreno in that game. Pats have Steven Jackson who specializes in running into his linemen's asses....

FCB02062 said:

I am scared SCHITTLESS of logan ryan. he was utter garbage vs KC and I know Manning will go at him if the opportunity is there. I'm sure Patricia knows this and hopefully he can disguise who Ryan's defending. My God does he ****ing suck. Just about every big third down KC had was on Ryan...surely that was by design.

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Ryan pretty much shut down Demariyus Thomas in the previous game, save for one catch at the end.

Ryan matches up well with Thomas, just like Kyle Arrington used to match up well with TY Hilton. I wouldn't be scared sh*tless of him, especially with Manning having to throw the ball, in the cold...with possible rain.

So Slater practiced today. Is he for sure out on Sunday?

Any updates today on collins/jones?

PATSYLICIOUS said:

Any updates today on collins/jones?

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Everyone was at practice...so a good sign at least.

SVN said:

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More smoke with this it seems now

Patjew said:

So Slater practiced today. Is he for sure out on Sunday?

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That report was wrong (see other thread). Slater is playing.

Weather.com : (Sunday afternoon)




AccuWeather.com : (Sunday afternoon)

Will be interesting to see Peyton in the rain.

TBR said:

Weather.com : (Sunday afternoon)

AccuWeather.com : (Sunday afternoon)

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So 45 and rain you say. I predict that the PSI levels will be slightly lower than last year's levels. Kensil is going to be wicked pissed at halftime. Will be slightly harded to frame the Pats though on the road...