Does anyone else feel like we're losing this one?

[mosslost]

Really dude a troll?

How am I trolling?

You are not trolling.. You are just concerned. I think we are going to win. He is denial about the injury though, thinks Belichick is in CIA mode.

 

[The Brandon Five]

This must be a new record for opening the GDT early.

 

[Ian]

Really dude a troll?

How am I trolling?

Settle down - I agreed with you, so there's no need to escalate it any further. You're good.

 

[mosslost]

I actually said it in my post. But I shouldn't count because I don't know any more than anyone else in here

wow did I read that from you Ian?

 

[BobDigital]

The Brady hand injury is the only thing giving me pause. If he looks good on the field on the first drive I feel very confident the Patriots win.

There are ways the Patriots can lose this game but i consider them low probability. I'd say they have a 20% chance of losing as of now. Before Brady's hand got hurt I put it at 10-15% after really looking closely at the 2 teams and how they match up.

The only way the Patriots lose is...

#1 Brady sucks this game or is injured really really badly/Hoyer plays. I don't think that is the case as of now.
#2 The OL gets man handled. I don't think the Jags will be able to do this currently. The Patriots OL looks solid and is showing good technique. Also the Jags DL isn't as good as you'd think looking at their stats.
#3 The D craps the bed. I think this is the least likely thing to happen right now. They have been very consistent vs this level of offense over near 4 months now only having 1 bad game against such an opponent (Miami).
#4 Every bounce and call goes their way. I don't think the NFL/refs let this happen.

 

[A Defiant Goose]

Usual Good Pats Fans Poster move is to get really angry that ESPN would dare question the Patriots' dominance in the days up to the game, declare everyone is biased against them, and then just completely melt down in the game thread the first time a pass falls incomplete.

That's disgustingly accurate

 

[mosslost]

I'll reserve any speculation on his condition until we actually see him play. I've read multiple reports and they're all over the place, so the only confirmation we'll really need won't be found out until the ball is kicked off.

it is going to be a game time decision I think

 

[Ian]

it is going to be a game time decision I think

We'll see. Man...it's been a crazy year. To quote one of our favorite receivers, "It's going to be one hell of a story."

 

[mosslost]

This game is going one of two ways:

1) Exactly how you described (close, low scoring loss)
2) Complete domination by NE (lopsided win)

I really don't know which one it will be.

2

 

[Chris Stevenson]

Really dude a troll?

How am I trolling?

By enabling the obvious trollwork of the media this week. You believed the sensationalist parts of the Wickersham piece, too, right? I bet you did.

A cut on his knuckle is going to adversely affect Brady;s passes? Have you ever thrown a football?

What is this, tiddlywinks? It's a cut for crying out loud!

 

[Chris Stevenson]

2

So you think Hoyer will dominate the Jags D?

 

[Tunescribe]

I feel like the stars are all aligned for the NFL to pull a " story line" stunt, Clete as ref, the Jags with Coughlin, a **** QB with a stellar D, this one feels like its a loss.

The Patriots are playing at home against a tough defensive opponent. If Jacksonville had a good passing attack I'd be worried, but it doesn't. It probably will be a tight game but the Patriots are still favored for a reason.

 

[mosslost]

So you think Hoyer will dominate the Jags D?

Not likely. But I'm thinking a couple Lewis returns, a pick 6, some short fields.. 45-10 Pats

 

[Chris Stevenson]

You are not trolling.. You are just concerned. I think we are going to win. He is denial about the injury though, thinks Belichick is in CIA mode.

A cut on a knuckle and putting some stitches on it is now a serious "injury". Have you ever had a cut on your hand before? A little uncomfortable, sure, but are you serious here?

Maybe some of you are wussies who never played sports. I don't know but it would explain all of your comments.

 

[Ian]

By enabling the obvious trollwork of the media this week. You believed the sensationalist parts of the Wickersham piece, too, right? I bet you did.

A cut on his knuckle is going to adversely affect Brady;s passes? Have you ever thrown a football?

What is this, tiddlywinks? It's a cut for crying out loud!

With all due respect, I'm pretty sure if it was just a cut on his knuckle, we wouldn't be having this conversation.

 

[QB12]

I feel like the stars are all aligned for the NFL to pull a " story line" stunt, Clete as ref, the Jags with Coughlin, a **** QB with a stellar D, this one feels like its a loss.

Proof positive that 98.5 Jim “Worry” Murray does secretly post on this forum?

 

[TomPatriot]

I feel like the stars are all aligned for the NFL to pull a " story line" stunt, Clete as ref, the Jags with Coughlin, a **** QB with a stellar D, this one feels like its a loss.

NO. Absolutely NO.

 

[luuked]

lol

this has been a record week for using the ignore thread function.

 

[K. Dog]

I feel like the stars are all aligned for the NFL to pull a " story line" stunt, Clete as ref, the Jags with Coughlin, a **** QB with a stellar D, this one feels like its a loss.

Absolutely.

 

[Clonamery]

Absolutely.

I'm shocked that you of all posters feel this way.