PostGame Thread OFFICIAL POSTGAME THREAD: Patriots Beat the Dolphins 33-27

[Rob0729]

Next few weeks:

Steelers - looked poor today
Panthers - suck
Bills - that’s a loss
Saints - suck
Titans - suck
Browns - suck

Before the game today, I was always more worried about this game than the Steelers next week. I expected Rodgers to play out of his head last week to get revenge on the Jets, but I expect how he played today to be closer to what he is for the rest of the season.

The Pats have a legitimate shot at being 6-2 halfway through the season. Maybe 7-1 if they catch the Bills on a bad day. Don't forget that every year Josh Allen has at least one or two absolute clunkers and usually against teams you wouldn't expect him to have a bad game.

 

[Kdo5]

It has to be Chism time next week.

If Pop is open, Maye clearly isn’t keen on throwing to him.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Our long regional nightmare is finally over (undefeated Tua).

 

[manxman2601]

I don't know if it was noticed in the game day thread but I noticed on Miami's second TD drive the DL was Chaisson-Tonga-Farmer-Jennings. They were clearly concerned about conditioning in the heat and may have been over cautious. The starting DL were out there a lot more in the 2nd half and played much better.

 

[TommyD4207]

Chassion & Spillane both are kings of spastic running around and good optics for football people, but never make the play.

Both of them had sacks today.

 

[Grogan14]

Entertaining game. Maye did well.
But the team as a whole is mediocre (which is better than I would have guessed).

 

[raduray]

Borregales sure had himself a rollercoaster game.

Which is something you definitely don't want in a kicker.

 

[Ross12]

I would be looking at giving Mapu more playing time at LB, and Dugger more time at S. Hawkins has sucked, Spillane and Elliss have had bad stretches. I expect Spillane will turn it around but not sold on Elliss.

Carlton Davis has been good, Marcus Jones has been good, but Alex Austin has had a little trouble. Thankfully Gonzo will eventually return to the unit.

 

[Uptown]

Keep that same energy…

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Let's face it on defense there is Barmore, Williams, Gonzalez and a bunch of JAGs

Landry is a plus player. Davis is pretty solid as well, but will do better against bigger, physical receivers. Once Gonzalez is recovered, we should see a far improved defense.

 

[manxman2601]

Can we also give credit to Barmore and Williams for the way they stood up in the second half. Real veteran contribution.

 

[TommyD4207]

Landry is a plus player. Davis is pretty solid as well, but will do better against bigger, physical receivers. Once Gonzalez is recovered, we should see a far improved defense.

Landry's been a LOT better than I expected. I really thought he was completely washed.

 

[Sect140]

Why

I would love to see the All 22 film to see if Pop is getting open and Drake isn’t looking his way or is he not getting open.

 

[jdlboot14]

Milton proved his value today. Loved seeing that finish

 

[jimnance]

Entertaining game. Maye did well.
But the team as a whole is mediocre (which is better than I would have guessed).

Ok,Sam, I'll take that.
You're improving. Keep working.
Watch film.
Remember you play how you practice

 

[Zoomnbyu]

Let's face it on defense there is Barmore, Williams, Gonzalez and a bunch of JAGs

To paraphrase Robin Williams you must be the one man in the world most in need of a blow job.

 

[jdlboot14]

That fast start they talked about really mattered. We had to withstand a serious 2nd punch by MIA.
I mean, we can't forget, they looked like crap in IND, but the Dolphins have really good (and fast) skill players.
It's not like they don't have good offense.

 

[manxman2601]

 

[stcjones]

…but this Patriots team just went down to humid Miami in September and came away with a Win. That has been very tough for them to do in recent memory. Great effort that they can build on. Congratulations Vrabel on your first win as the Head Coach of the Patriots!

Very ugly game… A lot of things to work on starting tomorrow I’m sure but yes congratulations to the Patriots and Coach Vrabel on his first victory as HC…. Game balls to Maye and Stephenson

 

[Ross12]

Before the game today, I was always more worried about this game than the Steelers next week. I expected Rodgers to play out of his head last week to get revenge on the Jets, but I expect how he played today to be closer to what he is for the rest of the season.

The Pats have a legitimate shot at being 6-2 halfway through the season. Maybe 7-1 if they catch the Bills on a bad day. Don't forget that every year Josh Allen has at least one or two absolute clunkers and usually against teams you wouldn't expect him to have a bad game.

They have a lot of bad teams on the schedule. The only average to tough matchups left are:

Steelers
Bills x2
Bucs
Bengals (Burrow may be hurt)
Ravens