This defense is elite

[UFGatorPat]

Amazing performance.

Played basically flawless. Falcons we're going to hit some big plays.

 

[VrabelJr]

Wonder what Collins and Jones are doing......

Walking around high and naked with Antonio Brown.

 

[DaBronxPats14]

Kudos to them. They made enough plays to give TB a chance and that's all we can ask for. Keep TB Upright and we'll be Alright.

 

[RobertWeathers]

My favorite stat. I have to say they are elite in that aspect. They should be a true juggernaut next year with a good free agency and draft.

I dunna know.

This is one of those types of losses that is indelible on the mental psyche.

Biggest choke in professional sports history.

 

[mosey threetupu]

Came up HUGE. At least 3 key 3rd down sacks taking ATL out of FG range.

 

[mosey threetupu]

Let's all admit it.

21 points given up to the #7 offense of all time, with numerous clutch stops on 3rd down. Oh, and SB champs.

Should have been 20. The penalty on the extra point was ********.

 

[ivanvamp]

I dunna know.

This is one of those types of losses that is indelible on the mental psyche.

Biggest choke in professional sports history.

And they'd have to overcome a TON of history because traditionally the loser of the Super Bowl does not fare very well the next season.

This one might hurt Atlanta for years and years to come.

 

[RobertWeathers]

And they'd have to overcome a TON of history because traditionally the loser of the Super Bowl does not fare very well the next season.

This one might hurt Atlanta for years and years to come.

I genuinely hope it doesn't but we've seen teams that have collapsed in the playoffs just not have it together the following year.

Blowing a 25 point lead in the Super Bowl. My god.

Lotta good young players, Matty Ice and class-act front office in ATL

Saw Dimitroff and Pioli give BB and TB hugs and congrats on the field last night.

 

[grandpajim]

Wonder what Collins and Jones are doing......

I understand Collins is opening an avocado ice cream stand

 

[ausbacker]

I offer a wholehearted apology to the Patriots defense and the requisite staff members for giving in to half time hysteria. They were magnificent in the second half, especially in the fourth quarter in the big moments we needed them to be.

 

[RobertWeathers]

They were amazing in the 2nd half

After the TD which made it 28-3 and starting with 2:06 remaining in the 3rd Qtr

• 4 Possessions: Punt, FF, Punt, Punt
• 44 total yards
• 0-4 3rd down
• 10 yards on 4 rushes
• 2 sacks
• 4 hurries
• 1 PD
• 2 holding penalties and a delay of game
• 1 3 n out

Sometimes a great defense isn't always great but it's great when it matters.

 

[RobertWeathers]

They were amazing in the 2nd half

After the TD which made it 28-3 and starting with 2:06 remaining in the 3rd Qtr, the ATL offense did absolutely nothing

• 4 Possessions: Punt, FF, Punt, Punt
• 44 net yards
• 0-4 3rd down
• 10 yards on 4 rushes
• 2 sacks
• 4 hurries
• 1 PD
• 2 holding penalties and a delay of game
• 1 3 n out

Sometimes a great defense isn't always great but it's great when it matters.

 

[bormio]

One big factor about our DBs - very few defensive holding or PI penalties this year. Unlike Atlanta which was grabbing receivers left and right. Our DBs did not extend drives this year with stupid penalties.

 

[BobDigital]

They really are elite. 21 points given up? Insanely good. Better than I predicted.

 

[Marqui]

I dunna know.

This is one of those types of losses that is indelible on the mental psyche.

Biggest choke in professional sports history.

I was talking about the Patriots defense.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I was talking about the Patriots defense.

OK

 

[FourierSeries]

Also, 2016 defense > 2014 defense

 

[BobDigital]

Also, 2016 defense > 2014 defense

A lot of people gave this D crap and questioned it. I thought it was good but unsure how good. Not anymore. Best D since 04'. Better than 14', better than 06/07.

 

[RobertWeathers]

A lot of people gave this D crap and questioned it. I thought it was good but unsure how good. Not anymore. Best D since 04'. Better than 14', better than 06/07.

Its in the Top 5 no question.

If I were to handicap them.

1. 03
2. 01
3. 04
4. 16
5. 14

I'd love to put 06 in there but no can do.

 

[ThatllMoveTheChains!!!]

Should have been 20. The penalty on the extra point was ********.

14 if the refs didn't confuse uniforms and correctly called OPI rather than DPI on that touchdown.

A pick six, a fumble lost, a botched onside kick, and the offense struggling for 2+ quarters. 28 points to the Falcons is a decent showing, under those circumstances it's amazing.