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[Ollie]

Mac was just holding to keep Burns away from the play and Burns rotates himself to try and get out of it. Nothing more than that. Great win

 

[Username]

Not to be a buzzkill, but I'm getting increasingly concerned, week on week, about how ineffective and off the pace Donta Hightower is. He's a complete passenger at the moment, lacks physicality, he's playing soft and he's lost a yard of pace which is something he was lacking at the best of times.

I know Bentley is a bit of a whipping boy on here, but Hightower is offering next to nothing right now.

 

[Lagaffe_07]

I dunno, the Browns & Bills are comparable, and the Titans are probably better. I'm not as bullish after today's game as I was before it.

The Bills are probably the best D in the league right now and the Browns have the 3rd best running defense. If our RB are Bolden and JJ we could be in trouble.

 

[PScottman]

Was Agholor playing?

The Patriots won, but they didn't do it with #1 WRs...so it's not REALLY a win. Is that what you took from that game?

 

[PScottman]

Have you ever seen them call holding on a fumble recovery.

I've seen holds called in running back a fumble recovery, but in the scrum portion? Not that I can recall.

 

[PaulThePat]

The Patriots won, but they didn't do it with #1 WRs...so it's not REALLY a win. Is that what you took from that game?

Don't overthink things, chief. Was simply remarking on how little he got involved.

 

[Pats2000]

I've seen holds called in running back a fumble recovery, but in the scrum portion? Not that I can recall.

That's exactly my point. Anything goes it seems

 

[Scotty]

It may have been mentioned already but I was pretty excited to see Rham's long run and then the run where he stiff armed the defender. If he can continue to protect the ball he is a very tough runner (and pass catcher). Hope to see more of him throughout the season.

 

[ashley]

Some snaps from yesterday's game:

 

[Ross12]

The most reasonable path to the playoffs is 4-0 against the weak teams (ATL, JAX, MIA, IND) and 1-3 against the strong ones (CLE, BUF, BUF, TEN).
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Of course, it is probably more likely that we win out after the bye.

The really late bye stinks, but they get a “mini-bye” soon - play this weekend at home against Cleveland, then a short week traveling to Atlanta for Thursday Night Football, but then after that they’re off for 10 days. Then two games later they get their actual bye.

 

[bresna]

Not to be a buzzkill, but I'm getting increasingly concerned, week on week, about how ineffective and off the pace Donta Hightower is. He's a complete passenger at the moment, lacks physicality, he's playing soft and he's lost a yard of pace which is something he was lacking at the best of times.

I know Bentley is a bit of a whipping boy on here, but Hightower is offering next to nothing right now.

I was going to post something similar. There were several plays where Hightower was trailing and he looked like he was just jogging around. It was pretty noticeable at times.

 

[The Trickster]

That's exactly my point. Anything goes it seems

It actually is not illegal to pull a guy back who is trying to recover a fumble.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Some snaps from yesterday's game:

CLE better run the ball well vs us b/c if they can't, we are going to pressure/sack Mayfield all day long.

3rd to last in sack % allowed per drop back.

 

[SouthernPatriot]

Mac was just holding to keep Burns away from the play and Burns rotates himself to try and get out of it. Nothing more than that. Great win

I am so glad to hear this. Since I didn't get to watch the game in Atlanta, I had no way of knowing what happened.
I felt pretty sure Mac didn't do anything "dirty", it just doesn't fit his personality or character, but I have been waiting to hear some of you guys confirm.
Thanks,

 

[40yrpatsfan]

The really late bye stinks, but they get a “mini-bye” soon - play this weekend at home against Cleveland, then a short week traveling to Atlanta for Thursday Night Football, but then after that they’re off for 10 days. Then two games later they get their actual bye.

That's good, they need a break. The Browns game is huge, then we have to be careful about the trap game at Atlanta who seems to be playing well lately. Then there's 10 days to rest up for Tennessee, who dominated the Rams in LA last night.

 

[Pats2000]

It actually is not illegal to pull a guy back who is trying to recover a fumble.

Good to know.

 

[Steve102]

Give JJ Taylor a real chance.

I don't see how BB can continually leave a RB off the game day roster. These guys are getting dinged up every week.

You're skipping a few games there aren't you???

Sure. I have the luxury of being a fan not having to subscribe to the "We are on to Cleveland" mantra. With that said, they could easily drop two out of the next three. I am optimistic that they won't, however.

 

[Ross12]

That's good, they need a break. The Browns game is huge, then we have to be careful about the trap game at Atlanta who seems to be playing well lately. Then there's 10 days to rest up for Tennessee, who dominated the Rams in LA last night.

Yeah, definitely a trap game situation - but if they can secure wins against Cleveland and Tennessee, a loss against Atlanta in between won’t hurt as much. Still, every win is important while they’re still jockeying for a wild card spot with a bunch of other teams with the same or very similar records.

 

[Username]

It actually is not illegal to pull a guy back who is trying to recover a fumble.

Yes it is, unless it is during an attempted recovery by the person doing the pulling.

 

[DaBruinz]

I am surprised that nobody commented on Josh McDaniels ranting at our boy wonder quarterback. He went on and on. It was after that pathetic series by Jones inside the 20 that resulted in a field goal. Also did anyone noticeThe panthers wide receiver screaming at Darnold nn the sideline after his pick?

Both were mentioned in the Game Day Thread. And it was Robby Anderson of the Panthers who was yelling at Darnold after the interception in the End Zone.