Game Day Thread Official Game Day Thread -AFC Championship Steelers @ Pats

[NashuaPats]

There were reports that a lot of the Steelers have had the flu. I'm hoping they cramp up in the second half like the Pats did in the 2006 season AFC Championship game.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

In lieu of posting in the game day thread, I've been enjoying time with family and discussing how solid a lead we have going into the second. Why did I wander back in here again??

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

 

[Ian]

No, we didn't. I was mocked, ridiculed called an idiot and several other insults were thrown my way for even suggesting this defense isn't great and might be exposed in the playoffs by a bunch of chest thumping morons.

Just going to point out that the defense stopped them at the one and then made three big plays to force a field goal. #JustSaying

 

[fightingirish595]

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No, we didn't. I was mocked, ridiculed called an idiot and several other insults were thrown my way for even suggesting this defense isn't great and might be exposed in the playoffs by a bunch of chest thumping morons.

They only gave up 9 points in a half to one of the best offenses. So far you've been wrong

 

[moejr]

Need better 3rd down D. Gotta try and get running game going

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

Pats are not going to beat the Falcons if they allow Matt Ryan to convert 60% on third down

 

[SomePatsFan13]

Okay 17-9 I will take that. Lets see if the D adjust.

Holding them to 9 points though. Can't complain. But they had too many 3rd down conversions.

That is the game plan.

Let them dink and dunk but take away the endzone and the big play.

The D is doing a fine job considering the circumstances and the offense they're facing.

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

This defense has been pathetic besides the stop at the goal line. I feel like they should be up by two tds. This team's going golfing if the defense doesn't start getting stops. Big for the squealers. Keep it close

 

[turkeyneck]

They were looking to get in FG range. That last pass to Bennett was supposed to be a seam route for Mitchell but he didn't get free. Brady had to check down.

 

[mgcolby]

"let's to honest we all suspected the d was a paper tiger this game is just confirming this its now up to the offense to win this game. "

No, we didn't. I was mocked, ridiculed, called stupid and had several other insults thrown my way for even suggesting this defense isn't great and might be exposed in the playoffs, by a bunch of chest thumping morons.

If this team makes it to the Super Bowl they will need 50 plus points to have a chance of winning.

9 x 2 is 18....

 

[PatsFanInVa]

yea I swear I read a "Brady is terrible" . really hoping that was someone just trying to be funny. lol

Worst. GOAT. Evah.

 

[luuked]

Exactly.....horrible playcalling and decisions there.....

That drive was essentially dead the moment White was called down inside the field. It is what it is..

 

[SVN]

Expect pittsburgh to really open it up in the 2nd half with antonio brown

 

[PatriotsPimp136]

That is the game plan.

Let them dink and dunk but take away the endzone and the big play.

The D is doing a fine job considering the circumstances and the offense they're facing.

Idk about that. The offense has to be remain perfect. They better get a damn 3 and out. This hasn't looked like a championship defense in the first half.

 

[mosi]

Guys, what can the Pats do to limit Brown and Bell but also take away the underneath stuff. Anything? Or is this just something you have to live with?

 

[102 Pat]

In lieu of posting in the game day thread, I've been enjoying time with family and discussing how solid a lead we have going into the second. Why did I wander back in here again??

Me too brother, I understand this thread is all about knee jerk reactions but jebus christ, some people here....

 

[luuked]

Getting the Steelers to punt on their first series now would be huge. Hope the defensive stand is a confidence booster.

 

[turkeyneck]

There were reports that a lot of the Steelers have had the flu. I'm hoping they cramp up in the second half like the Pats did in the 2006 season AFC Championship game.

Tell Kraft to turn the heat up.

 

[Soul_Survivor88]