Official Game Day Thread.....HOU @ NE Divisional Playoff

[fnordcircle]

Terrible series starting with Rowe's dumbass retaliation penalty, then the int, then the KO return fumble.

And we're leading by 4. I love this team.

 

[luuked]

'fluke'

How often do you get a interception out of a dropped pass like that on a slant ?

 

[SVN]

Problem is their offenses are millions times better than Houston. They will make us pay if we make mistakes like in this game so far

can we worry about this game first?

 

[turkeyneck]

our offense is just deep balls. Texans are playing excellent taking the short throws .Very worrisome game.

So far, they're executing just the right D for the Pats. We've seen the script before. Blanket the receivers right off the line and get to Brady fast. Takes away the short game and Brady can't wait around for intermediate routes to develop. The couple of long plays have been nice but can't be depended on to be there.

 

[DanishPatFan]

I think the Texans are also learning they are better off without watt.

Seriously??

 

[stcjones]

Those 2 are monsters, i'd probably trade anybody on our D for Clowney

They need to give andrews extra help or double clowney.....Floyd needs to step up in 2nd half....wish we had someone like Sankey to spell Blount tonight because he's not right

 

[English Patriot]

Clowney was a little immature and inconsistent coming out of college but is turning into a great player.

I dont care about that kind of stuff. Pats always draft a Rutgers scrub instead of getting actual draft value talent. Pisses me off. Off the field stuff gets ironed out in the Pats locker room.

 

[Joey007]

That 17 should hold I don't see the Texans scoring much more

It's all about how often they're out there. If we can avoid any more bad turnovers, and get the offense to at least get another 7-10 points, we should be good.

We'll be in trouble though if the offense can't move. The defense will only get more and more tired out.

 

[kudzif]

I think the Texans are also learning they are better off without watt.

A more ridiculous statement will not be made this year.

 

[Its_The_Patriots]

Offense needs come out firing to start the second half. Gotta get a TD!

 

[fightingirish595]

1.Come out running the ball at the pass rushers
2. Maybe call a screen or reverse to start the half
3. Commit to the run
4. Quicken the pace/no huddle
5. Start chipping with the tight ends
6. And last but not least win. The defense has played well

 

[Le Numéro Douze]

The problem is not the score - the problem is the offense does not look like the Pats. No chain-moving. 1 TD courtesy of an iffy PI call. The other a kickoff return. They need to make adjustments.

They will adjust. They even did in Denver last year and nearly pulled the come back off. If D continues its good play and we eliminate the mental mistakes, we will be fine.

 

[TbSB5]

Of course stadium still sounds dead

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

Bennett has been very quiet. Make some plays

 

[Pessimistic Pete]

The people I'm watching the game with are acting like it's a funeral, ****ing pathetic.

"Waaah! It's not a blowout yet! "

We'll end up winning with the -16 at the end of the day regardless.

 

[Fanfrom1960]

I wonder if Belichick had something to say to them at halftime

Maintenance will have to repaint the walls.

 

[Brewskies]

Most games this season the offense starts out slow.

 

[Saint Pat]

If Houston is actually considering moving on from BOB, they might need to rethink.

Bill O'Brien is a good coach. Really don't understand why Houston is even thinking about moving on. He needs a gm that could get him a real QB.

 

[luuked]

Problem is their offenses are millions times better than Houston. They will make us pay if we make mistakes like in this game so far

Turning the ball over twice against any serious team in the playoffs is essentially a death sentence. Lucky it's just the Texans.

 

[JMC00]

So far, they're executing just the right D for the Pats. We've seen the script before. Blanket the receivers right off the line and get to Brady fast. Takes away the short game and Brady can't wait around for intermediate routes to develop. The couple of long plays have been nice but can't be depended on to be there.

Brady is 8 of 13 for 145 whatever "blanketing" they are doing is allowing the Pats to get deep.