Patriots Pregame Thread Week 2 discussion: Super Bowl XLIX Finalists visit Foxboro

[Triumph]

Rham 3rd in causing missed tackles.

 

[Triumph]

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The Patriots defense recognized Bengals plays quickly and shut the door on them. The Patriots had the lowest average tackle distance and missed tackle rate (5.7%, only 3 in the entire game) in the NFL in week 1, according to @NextGenStats.

 

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All Genos completions were within 20 yards of the LOS.

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Looks like all of Rhams best runs were between the OTs.

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[signbabybrady]

Their DL all has some beef

 

[Ross12]

Rham 3rd in causing missed tackles.

Is Jordan Mason that good or do the Jete just blow? Or both?

 

[Triumph]

Is Jordan Mason that good or do the Jete just blow? Or both?

Probably the Jets are that bad.

Saleh was the 49ers DC and he really only had 1 outstanding season in 2019 when they lost to KC in the Super Bowl.

 

[Triumph]

Their DL all has some beef

The Pats will need to throw.

Vs Cinci, any Brisett pass 15 yards past the LOS was incomplete.

 

[Huckleberry1]

He was winning matchups last week. So were some of the other guys. Just weren’t getting the ball.

I listened to the game, and while it is good news to hear tha Thornton is getting open, the next phase would be catching the ball, then running with it. After that he “ could” “ have a day.” I’m rooting for it, I’ll just believe it when I see it.

 

[signbabybrady]

I listened to the game, and while it is good news to hear tha Thornton is getting open, the next phase would be catching the ball, then running with it. After that he “ could” “ have a day.” I’m rooting for it, I’ll just believe it when I see it.

He's on pace for 34 catches 459 yards

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Rham 3rd in causing missed tackles.

Rham is actually in 2nd place

 

[Foxypats]

And in the other one in 2012 (the "U Mad Bro" game) we allowed 2 TD in the last 7:30 of the game to lose by 1. Another close game. I expect this one will be no different.

I went for that game and my euphoria very quickly turned to annoyance and depression. And it didn't help that some loud obnoxious fan threw beer on me !!!

 

[Ross12]

I listened to the game, and while it is good news to hear tha Thornton is getting open, the next phase would be catching the ball, then running with it. After that he “ could” “ have a day.” I’m rooting for it, I’ll just believe it when I see it.

The offense AVP wants to operate is predicated on punishing them with the run until they overcommit to stopping it, then punishing them with a deep shot over the top off of a bootleg or play action. So they really need Thornton to be successful or else their offensive potency will be capped. Hopefully it happens. In the meantime, Polk was also getting extremely open all day.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

The offense AVP wants to operate is predicated on punishing them with the run until they overcommit to stopping it, then punishing them with a deep shot over the top off of a bootleg or play action. So they really need Thornton to be successful or else their offensive potency will be capped.

They need a QB that can throw a deep ball. Brissett threw two deep balls to Thornton that were way off. Without a QB that can throw a deep ball the offense will never be complete. Thornton is not the issue.

Hopefully it happens. In the meantime, Polk was also getting extremely open all day.

Polk drew the 3rd or 4th CB of the Bengals. It was good that Polk got open, but we need to see how Polk performs against a top CB.

 

[denverpatsfan]

(3) top notch receivers this week. Gonzo can't cover them all. Game will depend on how the other CBs do and if the DL can apply pressure for a second straight week.

 

[Triumph]

I went for that game and my euphoria very quickly turned to annoyance and depression. And it didn't help that some loud obnoxious fan threw beer on me !!!

I've been to Cincinatti twice.

 

[ViperGTS]

The offense AVP wants to operate is predicated on punishing them with the run until they overcommit to stopping it, then punishing them with a deep shot over the top off of a bootleg or play action. So they really need Thornton to be successful or else their offensive potency will be capped. Hopefully it happens. In the meantime, Polk was also getting extremely open all day.

Yes, but they need to have the fear of the WRs etc. From what I have seen, Cincy had zero fear of the QB and the WRs. Maybe even he QB because Polk was open many times and never got the ball.

 

[Lagaffe_07]

The offense AVP wants to operate is predicated on punishing them with the run until they overcommit to stopping it, then punishing them with a deep shot over the top off of a bootleg or play action. So they really need Thornton to be successful or else their offensive potency will be capped. Hopefully it happens. In the meantime, Polk was also getting extremely open all day.

I’ll say it again. Their offensive potency is capped by Brissett. 26 yds on 5 play action passes. Receiver were open but Brissett was afraid of throwing into NFL windows because he doesn’t have the accuracy downfield.

Path to victory for any team against us is force Brissett to throw and you are in a pretty good shape.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

(3) top notch receivers this week. Gonzo can't cover them all. Game will depend on how the other CBs do and if the DL can apply pressure for a second straight week.

Lockett is 32 in a few weeks, so he is not elite anymore. Metcalf is a beast. Smith-Njigba is a quick guy. Gonzo on Metcalf, M Jones on Smith, and J Jones or Wilson or anyone on Lockett. Or double team Metcalf and Gonzo on Smith. Good receivers but not uncoverable.

 

[Real fan 02]

Rham is actually in 2nd place

Nice! I think SF isn't going to rush Mcaffere back they seemingly have a more than capable backup. When we see them in 2 weeks... Covington should shut the run down and make Purdy drop back... gonzo locks up Aiyuk and don't let kittle get any YAC yards should the the formula. Peppers should be able to punish Deebo.