Post Game Thread Ravens @ Pats

[A man named Brady]

Cyrus Jones need to be glued to the bench

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

Who else is ready to finally bully Denver? I can't wait.

Wolfe, Ward, Talib, etc. Prepared to driven into the ground. Won't get to Tom every snap with a 3 man rush and a center bobbling his head pre-snap either.

F Elway. F Von. F Siemian. F that dumb "LETS GO D" chant.

I CAN'T WAIT.

I am hoping rowe will be ready for that game. Put him on thomas.

 

[neali]

Can't sleep. Keep watching this over and over again. What a throw.

You heard of the double move? That was the zero move. Absolutely straight line route.

1. Harbaugh is going to file a complaint.
2. Like you said, perfect throw.

 

[mihap]

Edelman drops some, but Brady going to keep feeding him. Not all those drops harped on by the crew were drops. At least one was hit by the defender. Sometimes he tries to run before catching it though.

Edelman is known for dropsies. Lot of important clutch throws to Amendola.

 

[TBR]

Great statement win in a playoff-type atmosphere.

 

[ViperGTS]

Another thing I noticed was Bennett was in preservation mode after the catch which is a-ok with me.

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

You heard of the double move? That was the zero move. Absolutely straight line route.

1. Harbaugh is going to file a complaint.
2. Like you said, perfect throw.

Hogan has great acceleration after the catch. I want him to keep playing like this. He fits really well into this offense.

 

[RayClay]

Who's more clutch than ninko? We needed a sack right then.

 

[sevengables_2207]

Great win, albeit one filled with dizzying highs and frustrating lows.

The offense really stepped up and took it to the alleged #1 total defense, which was totally dominated. Almost 500 yards of offense, including 95 yards on the ground against an allegedly impenetrable Ravens front. LGB and the offensive line played great. Brady was vintage as he is wont to be in these type of games.

The defense was impressive. They allowed some chunk yardage near the end, but overall they played great in the run and in coverage. They got pressure on Flacco, disrupted the timing and knocking him off his spot. They were great in the run game, Brown especially had some explosive plays, including the stuff for the safety. They, and not the Ravens, looked like the better defense.

The special teams allowed the Ravens back into a game they had no business being in. Namely, Cyrus Jones who had what may have been the worst play I've seen in a few years from a Patriots player. Moreover, that was not the first time tonight that he drifted into the ball as it tumbled across the turf. Slater also was disappointing with that lack of ball security on the kickoff, but he was coming back from injury, and is not someone who ordinarily returns kickoffs. The loss of Amendola had a severe trickle-down effect on the return game tonight. Luckily it did not cost them a win.

McClellin's great block on the FG attempt, Ghost, and the coverage were the lone bright spots on the ST units tonight.

Overall, great win, and great to see the offense step up and dispel the notion that the unit falters without Gronkowski, the LOS battle won by the more physical team, and Brady get his 100th win at home.

 

[meatface]

Guy has been sneaky good the last few games

 

[Gronkowski123]

great victory!! tom brady is so ****ing good!

 

[Jlaff]

So, does the D pass the eye test now?

Today it did yeah

 

[meatface]

Great win, albeit one filled with dizzying highs and frustrating lows.

The offense really stepped up and took it to the alleged #1 total defense, which was totally dominated. Almost 500 yards of offense, including 95 yards on the ground against an allegedly impenetrable Ravens front. LGB and the offensive line played great. Brady was vintage as he is wont to be in these type of games.

The defense was impressive. They allowed some chunk yardage near the end, but overall they played great in the run and in coverage. They got pressure on Flacco, disrupted the timing and knocking him off his spot. They were great in the run game, Brown especially had some explosive plays, including the stuff for the safety. They, and not the Ravens, looked like the better defense.

The special teams allowed the Ravens back into a game they had no business being in. Namely, Cyrus Jones who had what may have been the worst play I've seen in a few years from a Patriots player. Moreover, that was not the first time tonight that he drifted into the ball as it tumbled across the turf. Slater also was disappointing with that lack of ball security on the kickoff, but he was coming back from injury, and is not someone who ordinarily returns kickoffs. The loss of Amendola had a severe trickle-down effect on the return game tonight. Luckily it did not cost them a win.

McClellin's great block on the FG attempt, Ghost, and the coverage were the lone bright spots on the ST units tonight.

Overall, great win, and great to see the offense step up and dispel the notion that the unit falters without Gronkowski, the LOS battle won by the more physical team, and Brady get his 100th win at home.

Obviously those two fumbles were huge but you even said it, literally every other part of the special teams was good. I think my only complaint from the Special teams besides the obvious two fumbles was that Punt by Ryan that let the ravens get the field goal before halftime

 

[pazrul72]

Really hard to say anything other then great game by Brady 400+ yards 3 TDs against the number one D in the league? Ridiculous and definitely a feather in his MVP hat. That said is the constant forcing it to Eldeman pissing anyone else off? It's my opinion this offense is at its very best when it is unpredictable and everyone is catching 4-6 balls not when one guy (even Jules or Gronk) is getting 10+ targets. Still... a win is a win is a win especially this one. Take away the 3 turnovers 2 of the absolutely inexcusable WTF were you thinking kind and this is a 45-9 asswhoopin. Up until the 3rd quarter I was laughing and more relaxed about a game then I have been in a long time. The pats clearly looked like the best team in the league hands down. Major major props to the o-line and Blount as the offense continues to look balanced and pick your poison. Ending the game the way they did with power running right into the teeth of the best run D in the NFL says a TON about our playoff chances. I feel much better knowing if they need to run the clock out they have shown they can. All in all great game by all 3 phases with the exception of 3 stupid plays that made the asskicking not show up on the scoreboard.

 

[supafly]

He needs to be in the dog house. Cyrus is not ready for the playoffs

Oh, ****--if Ridley gets sent to the doghouse at a time when we probably would've won the SB with a better run game, Cyrus Jones shouldn't be anywhere near the ball on return duty for the rest of the season.

I'm completely baffled as to why he's received so many chances. He's fumbling more than 1/3 returns this year. That's insanity.

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

You heard of the double move? That was the zero move. Absolutely straight line route.

1. Harbaugh is going to file a complaint.
2. Like you said, perfect throw.

Oh yeah Harbaugh is probably pissed by that "deceptive" play. Brady made it look like he was going to hand the ball to Blount and then he threw it. That's just wrong man. Change the rules.

 

[Jlaff]

Oh yeah Harbaugh is probably pissed by that "deceptive" play. Brady made it look like he was going to hand the ball to Blount and then he threw it. That's just wrong man. Change the rules.

I wonder if any of the reporters had the fortitude to ask Harbaugh whether he thought the flea flicker play was deceptive and should be investigated by the Competition Committee.

 

[Kdo5]

Very convincing and reassuring win. The offense seems to have adjusted just fine to life without Gronkowski. Loved everything on offense but the Brady/Edelman connection was a little off tonight.

BUT the defense is the big story. They played great today and the score isn't indicative of their performance.

I now have confidence that we can run the table. If we have HFA and we can keep our current roster healthy, then we have a real legit chance at winning it all.

 

[The Gr8est]

Chung and McClellin led the team with 9 tackles each ...

McClellin really stood out tonight. Apart from the punt gaffe where he knocked the ball into the end zone his play stood out, in a good way.

 

[SVN]

i am starting to wonder if this defense needs a challenge to play like this. this was totally different team than the previous 12 games.