The Official Patriots vs Jet game thread

[PatriotSeven]

Nice move Dobson.

 

[DefenseRules]

The Patriots defense is missing both of its NFL starting-level DTs. It's missing it's best LB, who happens to be the only LB capable of covering against the pass. It's missing its CB1, which leads to the CB3 and S2 being exposed.

The Patriots offense is missing it's best WR. It's dealing with a TE who's playing his first game of the year. It's missing it's only RB receiving weapon. It's got a pair of rookie WRs who are inconsistent, at best, and who struggle mightily against man coverage. It's got a center who is not starting quality going against an excellent pair of DTs. It's got a LT who's been struggling for much of this young season.

All this, and the team is coming off a last-second win in an emotional game, against an excellent opponent.



With that in mind, why are people posting as if they are shocked that this game has been a struggle?

The calming voice of reason.

 

[heavyde050]

Thanks Gronk

 

[Big-T]

How comes only the Pats get called on pick plays?

 

[PatsBoy12]

Good, offsetting.

 

[Brady6]

I love how they say the penalties offset... Not really.

 

[Uncle Rico]

Darn. he was open, throw was behind him.

 

[heavyde050]

That was a bad call on the pick. Gronk was being manhandled.

I hate Thompkins (except for last week). He cannot catch a pass in his hands.

 

[ALP]

another bad throw by brady to KT...

 

[upstater1]

That pick play happens all the time, might be illegal but still common

 

[PatsBoy12]

I miss our weapons. Wes Welker, Danny Woodhead, Aaron Hernandez, a healthy Gronk. How could we not have expected a struggle this season?

 

[Brady6]

Wow Allen's coverage on Thompkins for that play could be a law and order SVU episode

 

[JackBauer]

That was a bad call on the pick. Gronk was being manhandled.

I hate Thompkins (except for last week). He cannot catch a pass in his hands.

Uh, did you see the throw?

 

[festy1986]

When was the last time Tom utilized a pump fake?

 

[BradyToAmendola]

GRONK WTF

10 char

 

[heavyde050]

WTF Gronk? Way to try for the catch.

 

[upstater1]

another bad throw by brady to KT...

That throw was right on the money

 

[Brady6]

Gronkowski could have made that play, he was to concerned with getting a flag.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

My god they dont deserve to win

 

[DefenseRules]

When was the last time Tom utilized a pump fake?

He might fake out the rookies if he tries one