AFC Divisional: We're on to the Chargers (Beat LA!)

[chris_in_sunnyvale]

Will we see him ?

He'll be keeping an eye on him:

Regards,
Chris

 

[Uptown]

Go get em’ Gilly

Ty Law loves Stephon Gilmore's game -- despite this obvious difference

 

[Uptown]

Patriots Sign C Jake Eldrenkamp To Futures Deal | NFLTradeRumors.co

 

[Wheelman]

The LAC don't have the talent at LB that Jets team did. Come to think of it, LAC doesn't have any LBs.

You need LBs to stop a legit running game.

The 2010 Pats didn't have one.

The 2018 Pats does

I was looking at their roster and asking myself, who are these LB's? I've never heard of any of them.

 

[Mack Herron]

Go get em’ Gilly

Ty Law loves Stephon Gilmore's game -- despite this obvious difference

 

[RobertWeathers]

I was looking at their roster and asking myself, who are these LB's? I've never heard of any of them.

They've been decimated. They lost a starter early in the season and another in Nov. Now Brown who led their team in tackles is gone..

Tom and the running game are gonna roll. The should put up 28.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Patriots Sign C Jake Eldrenkamp To Futures Deal | NFLTradeRumors.co

BB signed him because he has the Rams playbook, knows the line calls and he thinks he'll face McVay in the SB.

I have foreseen this.

 

[Uptown]

Really hope he can be at least somewhat productive for this playoff run. Good size, speed/quickness, versatility & understanding of the offense. Plays TE/WR. Also, opposing teams will have no (NE) film in him. Would LOVE to get him on some seam routes!

Very easy to root for.
Stephen Anderson, California TE: NFL Draft 2016 (video)

 

[PScottman]

The Chargers move him. He also lined up at DT at times yesterday, too.

That more than the tackles concerns me as all three interior guys can be had versus a good pass rush and it's more internal versus external pressure that tends to disrupt Brady's rhythm.

 

[Uptown]

Random stat:

Last 3 years; Brady under center:

2016: 46%
2017: 49%
2018: 54%

 

[Coolade2]

This game represents 2nd consecutive east coast road playoff game for LA. And it's the early 1pm game.. and it's cold .

No chance. Sorry. Patriots get lead early and chargers flail through the motions, making tee times for next weekend. Not a close game. hello 8th consecutive afccg...

 

[Uptown]

The REAL THING Patriots Podcast by REAL THING Patriots Podcast on Apple Podcasts

Pats vs Chargers AFC Divisional Edition.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Everyone’s saying our secondary is bad...it’s as if they haven’t watched the Patriots recently...

 

[RobertWeathers]

This game represents 2nd consecutive east coast road playoff game for LA. And it's the early 1pm game.. and it's cold .

No chance. Sorry. Patriots get lead early and chargers flail through the motions, making tee times for next weekend. Not a close game. hello 8th consecutive afccg...

God I wish I had a tee time this weekend....

 

[gitgronked82]

Yep. The Patriots used to absolutely murder this with Gronk down the seam but he hasn't been himself this year. Legitimately, the last time I could remember Gronk being effective against C2 man under was Week 1 against the Texans. I might be forgetting a game after during the regular season, but that's the last time I could remember it. And yes, it would make it tough, but the safeties would have something to think about before crashing down on curls, slants, etc. I would suspect that they'll disguise their coverages by showing Cover-2 man under before the snap but it will actually be Cover-1 (probably with robber - similar to how Atlanta got Brady in 51).

Yeah, Gronk down the seam is certainly a good way to attack 2 high. If this year he doesn't have the athleticism to get a clean release on his man and run by, that isn't there anymore. Or like I said, hopefully we could hit PD or someone on a post. In general 2 high is beatable deep if you hold safeties to the sidelines with vets and attack the open middle with a post/seam, but I'm not sure this team has the athleticism to attack with verts like that. But I would see 2 man as an opportunity for edelman and white to do their thing, still.

Yeah that robber for the pick to make it 21-0 in SB51 looked insanely hard to read. I would've made the same mistake tom did haha.

 

[Uptown]

Rivers’ mechanics are terrible & he’s not mobile....

 

[jimnance]

Everyone’s saying our secondary is bad...it’s as if they haven’t watched the Patriots recently...

Who? The Pats secondary is widely acknowledged as one of the best and deepest in the league.
I honestly haven't heard anyone denigrate them. Just curious where you've heard this because it makes no sense.

 

[Uptown]

FWIW:
Chargers 3-0 in these games.

 

[Uptown]

 

[Uptown]

Pro Football Focus thinks the Patriots have the best secondary left in the playoffs

And the Chargers as well.