Official Pregame Thread: Pats @ Panthers

[sb1]

Similar in a lot of ways to the Pats. Not much of a passing offense, a meh rushing offense (although will be better if McCaffery can go) and a decent defense. Banged up a bit but could give Mac trouble. Thinking this will not be a high scoring game.

Gilmore will be motivated but who knows how much of a real impact he would have. Maybe he'll cover Meyers? I guess?

I'd say probably 50-50 that Darnold will be able to come out of concussion protocol and play. He is using his legs a bit more this year and he hasn't really been known for that in the past.
Same with McCaffery playing.

PJ Walker is their backup and has no stats worth worrying about or sharing.

Rolled the Saints but somehow got clocked by the Giants.

 

[sb1]

 

[sb1]

Great idea and they should do it this week!

 

[Sicilian]

Whether or not McCaffrey plays in this one makes it feel like two very different games, IMO. How you defend this offense changes a lot when he's not on the field.

 

[amfootball]

Whether or not McCaffrey plays in this one makes it feel like two very different games, IMO. How you defend this offense changes a lot when he's not on the field.

Is he due to come off of IR?

 

[Sicilian]

Is he due to come off of IR?

Yes, he can come off this week, though we won't know if he does (or how he looks when he does) until we see the Panthers injury report later in the week.

 

[jdlboot14]

Gilmore already had a pick in his first game back. I really hope he doesn't go off against us. He might be a bit rusty, but Mac better not throw those dangerous 50/50 balls toward him.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Darnold or backup this is one we must win. They are not a good team right now. Mccafferey likely back, game plan will focus on stopping him and making the Qb beat us

 

[Sicilian]

Gilmore already had a pick in his first game back. I really hope he doesn't go off against us. He might be a bit rusty, but Mac better not throw those dangerous 50/50 balls toward him.

The good news is, prime Gilmore (if that's what he still is now) is at his best taking out the top receiver. The Patriots don't really have that definitive #1 guy. I'm guessing Gilmore splits between Agholor and Meyers, with the latter being his assignment on every 3rd down. TE's will be a big key in this one, if we're looking to avoid Gilmore.

 

[goheels22002]

Similar in a lot of ways to the Pats. Not much of a passing offense, a meh rushing offense (although will be better if McCaffery can go) and a decent defense. Banged up a bit but could give Mac trouble. Thinking this will not be a high scoring game.

Gilmore will be motivated but who knows how much of a real impact he would have. Maybe he'll cover Meyers? I guess?

I'd say probably 50-50 that Darnold will be able to come out of concussion protocol and play. He is using his legs a bit more this year and he hasn't really been known for that in the past.
Same with McCaffery.

PJ Walker is their backup and has no stats worth worrying about or sharing.

Rolled the Saints but somehow got clocked by the Giants.

The Patriots are putting points on the board now. It will take 27 - 30 points by Carolina to beat that Patriots, and I don't see that happening without Sam Darnold. The average time for a player in the concussion protocol this season is 10 days for guys who left the game for good following the hit. Backup QB PJ Walker is the equivalent of a rookie staring into a Bill Belichick defense and wondering why he got into football in the first place.

The data in your post suggests a great defense - #2 in the NFL in many categories. Their run defense is an exception, but otherwise tough to get first downs and score on. That may be misleading given their competition. They did shut down the Saints, but the Vikings and Cowboys both hung 30+ on them.

This one will be interesting to break down this week.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Pats have not won a regular season game against the Panthers since 2009 and only a total of two since 2001. The Panthers have had the Pats number for some weird reason.

 

[Guts]

I'm convinced we can beat anybody. We finally beat a good team in the Chargers all across the country. The Panthers game should be a W

 

[Steve102]

 

[reflexblue]

Pats have not won a regular season game against the Panthers since 2009 and only a total of two since 2001. The Panthers have had the Pats number for some weird reason.

From what i remember the reffs have had a lot to do with it in the last few games

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Mac needs to study film on how Gilmore plays. If he does not he'll fall into an INT trap baited by Gilmore. Or simply do not throw to Gilmore's guy.

 

[slash83]

Doesn’t sound or seem likely CMC will be playing this week.

 

[neuronet]

Who is going to this game? I am going, and psyched!!! I've lived in Durham NC for almost 20 years now, and go to the games when the Patriots come down here.

I hope it's ok if I post some of the stuff being put on by the NC Patriots fan club. They are doing a couple of events for those interested (not free). Note I'm just a member, not making any money off this. They put on really good events, usually meeting in Raleigh.

The night before, there is a tailgate party where Fitzy will be making an appearance. Also, Ben Coates and Antwan Harris will be there.



Tickets to that one are available here:

Patriots Tailgate

Patriots Tailgate - Saturday, November 6th

www.eventbrite.com

Then the day of there is an actual tailgate party at the stadium also being hosted by the fan club:



I plan to be at both of these events, I am the nerdy tall guy wearing glasses. Not built for football.

Please let me know if you will be there it would be great to meet people from patsfan.com!!!

 

[gitgronked82]

Doesn’t sound or seem likely CMC will be playing this week.

Source?

 

[slash83]

Source?

Basing is off what the HC is saying, says if he can’t play this week he’s hopeful he’ll be available week 10. Came off not sounding too optimistic bout having him ready to go this week.

 

[jdlboot14]

Not happy that we'll face a college offense this week. Walker and RPO with CMac could cause us some headaches, and while I feel confident we can win this game, it's not good for our D - who needs work in pass coverage and pass rush with Mayfield, Tannehill, Ryan, Allen coming up.