PostGame Thread Patriots win 5 in a row, defeat Browns 32-13

[patsinthesnow]

The pats putting up 422 yards & 6.5 ypp against the browns defense makes them a sb contender. They can score in the high 20s against the chiefs, bills & colts. Make a move for a pass rusher at the trade deadline.

 

[maust]

Before you put another parlay out, the Patriots have not won a game when Drake Maye has more than 30 attempts. That’s not likely to change unless they get way behind. They are winning by running a lot and the Drake Maye killing it when he does throw.

You'd be surprised. New England has been amazingly balanced offensively. After today's game the Pats have run it 229 times and thrown it 228.

 

[UGAPatsfan]

The pats putting up 422 yards & 6.5 ypp against the browns defense makes them a sb contender. They can score in the high 20s against the chiefs, bills & colts. Make a move for a pass rusher at the trade deadline.

Another pass rusher and a serviceable running back might just be enough to make a respectable playoff run.

 

[rabidfireweasel]

You'd be surprised. New England has been amazingly balanced offensively. After today's game the Pats have run it 229 times and thrown it 228.

I am not surprised. If you at the two games they lost, they averaged over 41 passes a game. In the six games they have won, the have averaged 25 attempts per game and have not thrown more than 30 times.

 

[Patjew]

The best thing the Belichick ever did in the post Brady era for the franchise has turned out to be putting Matt Patricia as OC and ending the Mac Jones as a viable QB option so we could get an actual QB with elite NFL traits.

Mac Jones doesn't reach this level even in his own dreams.

This is a superstar in the making we have at QB.

I think that is a perfect way to describe Drake. Hopefully he continues on this trajectory so that we can fairly call him elite.

 

[StockingAnarchyNumber12]

You meant to pluralize gameS

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[PATSYLICIOUS]

177 yds rushing against the 4th ranked run d (127 without maye which is still alot). The passing numbers never suprise me but this is encouraging- think we found something with the toss to treveyon

 

[maust]

This is a superstar in the making we have at QB.

The knowledge that fact makes the rest of the league ill just warms my heart no end

 

[Water Boy]

Patriots ball washing is back, Baby!

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

The pats putting up 422 yards & 6.5 ypp against the browns defense makes them a sb contender. They can score in the high 20s against the chiefs, bills & colts. Make a move for a pass rusher at the trade deadline.

Yes agreed Myles Garrett make it happen.

 

[maust]

Patriots ball washing is back, Baby!

 

[A Defiant Goose]

Not sure, but at the time I thought it was going to be disastrous - either a huge loss or a pick.

I felt like it was way too obvious what was happening, too slow to develop, and everybody could see what was happening.

It's always obvious to us because we see the play developing from the sky and sideline and we don't see the defensive backfield. All it takes to work is for one defender to get fooled

 

[TheRainMaker]

BTW, the crowd noise was louder today than I ever remember. During the Brady years, the crowd got too complacent. The years in between, there hasn't been much to cheer about. Gillette will never be confused with Arrowhead, but it is good to see the crowd at least be loud again.

I noticed that too during the later years. It sounded like when I'd go to a Lakers game and you could hear people's conversations or shoes squeaking on the hardwood floor it was that bad. The crowd would only wake up against a top team or the playoffs.

 

[Zoomnbyu]

Hope Will Campbell learned a lot Today. He won't face a guy of Garret's caliber for a while.

They could make it through the Superbowl and not face that caliber again. Primarily because the Browns suck other than sack stats.

 

[NFL Mystique]

By next season, I expect them to allow Maye to throw it 40-45 times. Not every game. But more will be put on his plate.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Hope Will Campbell learned a lot Today. He won't face a guy of Garret's caliber for a while.

Trey Hendrickson would be the next guy, but he seems like he's dogging it. Brian Burns will be tough. That's about it.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

I wonder what Barmore was kept out the first half? Discipline related? Was he down in Providence again?...

You tell us? You wouldn't miss a guy that big would you?

 

[condon84]

The adjustments the offense made in the second half is what separates a good OC from an elite OC. That was masterclass from Josh. Easy plays to help the offense go down the field and helped Maye get in rhythm.

Good learning experience for Campbell. Got his ass kicked, but he kept on fighting. Some of those engagements where he waited for Myles to engage him didn't look like the most optimal way to try to block Myles. This was proably the toughest matchup he'll ever face.

Vrabel has to get on his skill players about ball protection. Fumbling when we are the very least guaranteed 3 points is a killer. We can't have this going forward.

Best game by Spillane. Was a monster in the run game, but also made plays in the passing game.

Defense is gelling. I know the GDT everyone freaked out after giving up a TD on the first drive, but we all should know now that they make adjustments and tighten it up.

The Browns have a solid roster. Decent OL who gave Dillon time, good RB and TEs, great defense, and solid coaching. If Dillons makes a leap they could be a playoff team beyond this year.

We will see how the AFC looks after Thanksgiving, but right now it is wide open and we have as good a shot as everyone. KC has Mahomes so they have the edge, but Maye is showing some unreal poise and his playmaking abilities has one dreaming of gong deep into the playoffs.

 

[dliverey44]

Penix didn't play and Cousins had a real bad day.

That Browns QB sucks. How can you field and NFL team with a straight face without a legit QB?

As soon as Mickey D ran misdirection like KC, the Cleveland D didn't know whether to crap or draw small straws. They were not ready for that at all. I was glad to see the Pats throw to Stevenson too (something that the Browns didn't expect} Rahm has superb hands in regards to receiving.

Some Commentators are convinced that NE is winning the AFCE.

Ummmm. That was us for awhile after TFB

Cleveland's defense is very good, but they are on the field a lot. If they had a QB, they could be pretty good but they are the Browns so I don't anticipate that happening ever.

 

[patchick]

At the stadium, I watched Diggs dancing on the sidelines for a long time after the TD. He looks SO happy on this team.