PostGame Thread Official PostGame Thread - 2023 Week 7 - Patriots Win 29-25

[archstanton543]

Most people aren't saying this.

A small vocal minority are.

 

[Pape]

 

[Sicilian]

The D blew it in the 4th, but they really balled out overall being undermanned. Did just enough.
Jennings is looking better each week, so I'm excited for him. Jack Jones brings energy. Peppers is really developing into a leader.

If they can get a little injury luck in that secondary to build some cohesion, I think the combo of Jones, Jones, and Jackson could be good enough. First game back for Jack, he looked better than I expected. Big thing is they need to find more pressure without Judon. Looked decent today, but need a little more IMO.

 

[A Defiant Goose]

The team was there. Mac sucked. Today Mac was good. Not difficult.

Dude you are killing my vibe at impressive speeds with this **** why don't you just stuff your fist into your mouth and enjoy the win

 

[StrawHatPatriot]

Most people aren't saying this.

Lol yeah what a complete fraud comment that was, 90% of people know that Mac isn't the only problem. They think he sucks even if the players around him aren't good.

 

[Ian]

 

[FCB02062]

hopefully Jones gets confidence from this game. he had the game winning drive despite the coach putting him and the offense behind the 8 ball by conservative play calling for 3/4 of the game.
are they going to go on a run and finish 12-5? no. but can they make it interesting, maybe...let's go, but Bill still needs to go. he can't be near next year's draft and free agency period

 

[Guts]

Lol yeah what a complete fraud comment that was, 90% of people know that Mac isn't the only problem. They think he sucks even if the players around him aren't good.

He did suck today he didn't and delivered

 

[Pape]

take a bow Mac, you earned this win

Now, go do it again next week

 

[Ross12]

Based on game results today, and an assumption that Chargers will lose to Chiefs, Steelers will lose to Rams, and Dolphins will lose to Eagles later today/tomorrow:

Division winners:
Chiefs 6-1
Dolphins 5-2
Jaguars 5-2
Ravens 5-2
----
Wild card:
Buffalo 4-3
Colts 4-3
Steelers 3-3
----
Browns 3-3
Texans 3-3
Jets 3-3
Bengals 3-3
Raiders 3-4
Chargers 2-4
Titans 2-4
Patriots 2-5
Broncos 1-6

Patriots would only be 1.5 games behind the last wild card spot. Certainly not insurmountable. Plus many of the teams ahead of them have to play each other still, or still have to play several tough games. The Pats are mostly clearing their "tough" stretch.

If they can go 2-1 against Miami/Washington/Indianapolis before their bye week then I think they'll be primed to rest up and make a run after their bye against Giants/Chargers/Steelers/Chiefs/Broncos/Bills/Jets. That's a much softer slate - those are all teams they can beat if they play their A game like today, with the possible exception of KC, though maybe still.

 

[StrawHatPatriot]

I’m still in tank mode. But I can’t help but enjoy a win against rivals like this.

Also: keep Scar into a hostage like situation.

This usually how I feel too. Still a fun game, Mac got a gsme winning drive for once

 

[italian pat patriot]

Finally a great performance
Awesome win
We showed today heart
I am very happy to see again a good patriot team on the field
Go Pats !!!!!

 

[jdlboot14]

I don't want to get ahead, but MIA plays on Mon Night @PHI.
They haven't played any top level teams yet. They barely beat Chargers and Pats and lost to the Bills, then torched Broncos, Giants, Panthers.
We'll get them on a short week, and our confidence has to be rising after today.
Let's GOOOOOOOO!

 

[Kdo5]

Easily Mac’s best performance, credit where it’s due. Onwenu at RT dramatically changed things.

And as all of us already knew, Demario Douglas is our most skilled offensive player. Good things will happen if you get him the ball and don’t bench him.

 

[PATS16N0]

I don't want to hear any more talk about no "signature win". This is it

“That time he played well enough to help get us get to 2-5 against the Bills” lacks a lot of the flare people typically associate with signature wins.

 

[Dedhampatsfan]

Keep chipping away at it and try to snag a wild card. Next year's draft class isn't top heavy.

Win the division and we won't need the wild card.

 

[Froob]

Appreciate Bill playing guys who play hard, Parker didn’t deserve to be out there.

 

[StrawHatPatriot]

Based on game results today, and an assumption that Chargers will lose to Chiefs, Steelers will lose to Rams, and Dolphins will lose to Eagles later today/tomorrow:

Division winners:
Chiefs 6-1
Dolphins 5-2
Jaguars 5-2
Ravens 5-2
----
Wild card:
Buffalo 4-3
Colts 4-3
Steelers 3-3
----
Browns 3-3
Texans 3-3
Jets 3-3
Bengals 3-3
Raiders 3-4
Chargers 2-4
Titans 2-4
Patriots 2-5
Broncos 1-6

Patriots would only be 1.5 games behind the last wild card spot. Certainly not insurmountable. Plus many of the teams ahead of them have to play each other still, or still have to play several tough games. The Pats are mostly clearing their "tough" stretch.

If they can go 2-1 against Miami/Washington/Indianapolis before their bye week then I think they'll be primed to rest up and make a run after their bye against Giants/Chargers/Steelers/Chiefs/Broncos/Bills/Jets. That's a much softer slate - those are all teams they can beat if they play their A game like today, with the possible exception of KC, though maybe still.

Whoosh... that seems daunting. I'm just enjoying the win this week

 

[Schmo]

The team was there. Mac sucked. Today Mac was good. Not difficult.

Mac has made mistakes, but Lowe makes more mistakes on a single drive than Mac has all season.

 

[VJCPatriot]

You know what is a real moral victory??..... an actual victory

For real! I was sick of hearing the we lost BUT... excuses for this season!

Bottom line is results matter. If this team turns around, today was the beginning.

Next week doesn't get any easier though - we're playing Miami in their house!