Bye Week Reminder: Nothing will ever take these plays away.

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I will die as satisfied a football fan as there ever was, thanks to this team.

 

[aluminum seats]

Pretty scary that Butler's interception with 25 seconds left was the earliest the Pats wrapped one of these up.

It's a wonder we're all still alive.

 

[Nikolai]

I have a copy of SB36 and I plan to watch that and SB49 this weekend.

Butler's interception is one of the most iconic plays of the last 20-30 years.

 

[Mark.]

Pretty scary that Butler's interception with 25 seconds left was the earliest the Pats wrapped one of these up.

It's a wonder we're all still alive.

They should want the Patriots in every Superbowl because they have all been exciting right to the last minute.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

And let's not forget about this one:

 

[aluminum seats]

They should want the Patriots in every Superbowl because they have all been exciting right to the last minute.

Very true.

But what I wouldn't give for a Pats' blowout that would bore and infuriate 90% of the country.

 

[Mark.]

Very true.

But what I wouldn't give for a Pats' blowout that would bore and infuriate 90% of the country.

And a blowout would be much better for our health and blood pressure. I'd like to watch one Patriots Superbowl without wondering how they will win or lose in the final seconds. I remember watching the game that shall not be mentioned and saying when the Patriots scored that they had left too much time and unfortunately I was right.

 

[Joey007]

Pretty scary that Butler's interception with 25 seconds left was the earliest the Pats wrapped one of these up.

It's a wonder we're all still alive.

Meh, we all knew that Eagles game was wrapped, up I don't care how much time was left.

 

[Ross12]

I'm not convinced the NYJFL won't make up some way to strip the titles at some point. I wouldn't put it past them.

 

[aluminum seats]

Meh, we all knew that Eagles game was wrapped, up I don't care how much time was left.

That's true, they were what, on the five or something? Definitely was more in hand than any of the others.

Of the 4 victories, degree of "confidence" as time ticked down, from most to least:

--Philadelphia
--Carolina
--St. Louis
--Seattle

 

[aluminum seats]

I'm not convinced the NYJFL won't make up some way to strip the titles at some point. I wouldn't put it past them.

 

[anditsgood]

And a blowout would be much better for our health and blood pressure. I'd like to watch one Patriots Superbowl without wondering how they will win or lose in the final seconds. I remember watching the game that shall not be mentioned and saying when the Patriots scored that they had left too much time and unfortunately I was right.

in the 85 superbowl where we kicked a field goal with 58:41 remaining?

 

[Mark.]

I'm not convinced the NYJFL won't make up some way to strip the titles at some point. I wouldn't put it past them.

I want to hit disagree, but with the way things are, you may sadly be right.

 

[Wheelman]

The only way I'll die a satisfied fan is if the NYJFL* implodes and crumbles and the 32 are imprisoned for corruption and crimes against the American people.

 

[Chevy]

in the 85 superbowl where we kicked a field goal with 58:41 remaining?

Kickoff, Bears fumble on first play, Pats score 3. Followed the script of the previous three playoff games (where the Pats were +10 IIRC on the turnover chart). And then it began .....

 

[fnordcircle]

I want to hit disagree, but with the way things are, you may sadly be right.

We desperately need a 'sadly agree' icon.

 

[anditsgood]

Kickoff, Bears fumble on first play, Pats score 3. Followed the script of the previous three playoff games (where the Pats were +10 IIRC on the turnover chart). And then it began .....

thank god for the 89 9ers/donkeys superbowl, to take over the biggest blowout in Superbowl history


I know Peyton tried, but he choked again

 

[Wheelman]

We desperately need a 'sadly agree' icon.

We also need a "this is so stupid it's funny" rating too. 1/3 of my funnies I give out are of this variety.

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

I have a copy of SB36 and I plan to watch that and SB49 this weekend.

Butler's interception is one of the most iconic plays of the last 20-30 years.

Malcolm's play is an all-timer, and at or near the top, given the circumstances.

Quite frankly and objectively speaking, it could be #1 all time.

No bias, no hyperbole, no hype, no historical ignorance.

It was that good.

I mean, it's not like Russell threw the ball right at him or anything.

 

[Nikolai]

Malcolm's play is an all-timer, and at or near the top, given the circumstances.

Quite frankly and objectively speaking, it could be #1 all time.

No bias, no hyperbole, no hype, no historical ignorance.

It was that good.

I mean, it's not like Russell threw the ball right at him or anything.

Every time I watch that play, I kinda marvel at it. Sure it wasn't a super athletic play. He didn't have to dive, or make a one handed catch or do any acrobatics. But what he had to do was first, recognize and jump the route, then secure the ball while simultaneously hitting the wide receiver. And the only thing on the line was the entire season, a Super Bowl championship.

Just superb concentration, physically and mentally.