Game Day Thread Official Post Game Thread- Miami beats the Pats

[Hammer of Thor]

In an annoying sort of way, that was sort of funny. Reminds me of 2018 -- another depressing but hilarious ending. Let's hope for some similarities in the playoffs. Speaking of, I saw we're slated for Cincinnati. Is that set in stone, or pending the night game results?

Pending night game results. Charger win or tie, it’s Cincinnati. Raider win, it’s Buffalo.

 

[libra957]

A playoff spot is a playoff spot.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Vintage 2021 loss there. Lost turnovers 2-0, bonehead penalty on ST to award the other team with a first down, and defense failing to make a late stop. Also a gutless decision to punt at the end of half 1. These are all easy ways to lose a game and we seem to excel at that.

On the bright side, Hunter Henry really showed up today, we could really use that in the postseason. And Mac again showed the ability to bring us back after a poor start, the defense just didn't let him complete it. I have a tad more faith in the offense despite the 1-3 collapse towards the end. Less faith in the D though.

That all said, the most important takeaways here are the health of Barmore and Wynn, especially Barmore. Losing him would be absolutely devastating.

 

[Schmo]

Just tell me that Barmore didn't tear an ACL or something else that screws him up next year, and I'll be okay.

Kid's got so much career momentum right now.

 

[ohiopatsfan]

As currently constituted, this team needs to play a near perfect game to win against good competition. The D can't stop the run. A big Wilfork type NT to clog up the middle is a must.

 

[Jim Beankie]

Nice to see we've only given up more than 300yds passing twice this year. Looking forward to the playoffs, as it's been a long dry spell for New England football. Today was a speed bump. Big thing will be Barmore, though.

 

[PatsWSB47]

Zebras decided this game

Echoed by every team fan base that lost today

 

[sb1]

Run defense was abysmal this year. I’m glad Bill hates teams that can’t stop the run. Looking forward to that getting fixed.

 

[long distance]

Barmore carted to the locker is the big story

What happened to the next man up? Used to be the pride of the franchise/fanbase. Titans are on to 91 players playing this season.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Kid's got so much career momentum right now.

It's unclear what part of his body took the hit from JoJu? Ribs? Knee?

 

[State]

Not retaining Danny Shelton was a mistake.

Having the worthless N’Keal Harry suit up is a huge blunder. Don’t do it next week, Bill. Bring back Wilkerson.

I don’t know why we don’t have Trent at LT and Onemenu at RT when Wynn got injured.

 

[Fubby]

Run defense was abysmal this year. I’m glad Bill hates teams that can’t stop the run. Looking forward to that getting fixed.

Hasn’t stoped it all year

 

[Patriot Missile]

Zebras decided this game

I don’t usually agree on this unless we talk about the 06 colts game or the no hold on Ohara on Seymour in 07. But yeah, I’m pretty sure their were some obvious calls missed that were game changing. Judon got put in a strangle hold that might of been a blind side sack. Possibly a turnover. It wasnt until the miami was up 2 scores in the 4th quarter that they eased off.

 

[Marko]

Ok, so too many runs in the last drive. They worked but took too long. Also that was the dumbest last play I have ever seen. Why wouldn’t you throw the ball down field before starting laterals?

 

[jdlboot14]

Mac's first pass attempt being a pick-6 was a horrible play, and a bad rookie read. We're just not equipped to come from behind... unless the stupid coaches (yes I'm talking JMD and BB) get their heads out of their 1950's asses and mix up the tempo anytime before the last possession of the game. And AGAIN - knowing our ugly record in MIA, why defer?!? They've been talking about the need to start fast, but keep deferring the ball! It's so stupid. It doesn't work out when your team isn't a "closer" offensively.

 

[Mustangs84]

As currently constituted, this team needs to play a near perfect game to win against good competition. The D can't stop the run. A big Wilfork type NT to clog up the middle is a must.

Would love to see a true NT here, but I'd rather them upgrade the LB's first. A lot of age in that unit, and what youth they have can't get on the field.

 

[Nunchucks]

Defense not doing its job, Mac is sloppy with the ball, penalties and more penalties.

Lots to fix fir a playoff game on the road. Whomever they play. They will lose. PATRIOTS beat bad teams, compete against average teams and lose to good teams.

 

[A Defiant Goose]

It's gonna be a long day when they play the Bengals.

This game was yet again, too conservative. Patriots were 4th and less than 1 yd and they decide to PUNT.

What the hell! Just unleash Mac Jones!

This was the worst part of the game. Teams like the Bills go for it on 4th and 3 from midfield to keep the pressure on you. And we **** around and come out on 4th and the length of a fleas pube and hard count the defense 3 times and punt.

I hate to say it but we need one of those stat nerds to get in Bills ear and tell him to go for it on 4th more

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

It's unclear what part of his body took the hit from JoJu? Ribs? Knee?

Agreed. Freak injury. They are saying the ankle but I doubt it. On grass so how bad can it be?

 

[Guts]

Meh. @Miami should be circled as a loss