PostGame Thread OFFICIAL: Romo Strikes Back - Pats Squeak Past Falcons w/ Win, 24-23

[ctpatsfan77]

I guess that this would not have been a good Sunday to be in the GDT. Great to get a win, though.

To borrow from a Mike Myers commercial, "Welcome to the GDT! Does the fun ever start?"

 

[BobDigital]

This was a bad game for Maye. But looking at all of it... It is still decent from an NFL starter perspective. When your off games look like this, that's a good sign all things considered.

Oline has to be better. Maye is holding onto the ball, but it's not just him. Some of those sacks happened fast.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

No, it was a terrible overthrow by Maye. Henry was wide open on the play.

It was miscommuication, Maye thought Henry was going to run the seam.

 

[ViperGTS]

I think it was Hunter Henry. Maye thought Henry was going to run the seam, but Hunter crossed the field. I think I remember that correctly.

Maye makes so many correct decisions, when there is something like this I tend to lean in his direction.

 

[sb1]

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a weapon like London. Drake would feast.

 

[PromisedLand]

Costly victory today. Gonzo, Boutte, and Elliss all knocked out. Drake had an off game with two turnovers. We almost let this one slip away - Falcons looked like the better team for the last 60% of the game - we were hanging on for dear life. Hopefully extent of injuries becomes apparent real quick to the coaching staff so if need be they can use some of their ample cap space and bring in a fill-in before 11/4 (trading deadline). But on the bright side - we're 7-2, 1st place AFC East, Indy lost so we're tied for 1st in the AFC in the loss column. And maybe Buff loses against KC and we get a bigger lead in the division.

 

[doesntmatter1]

Wild win. Romo with the gameball. Turnovers from Maye were costly. Our backup running backs were good and the backup wrs were not. The size of the Falcons wrs were a problem and some of their catches were just great.

 

[TommyD4207]

Maye makes so many correct decisions, when there is something like this I tend to lean in his direction.

Yeah, I'm gonna go with the vet on that one. Henry was so open, looked to me like he read it correctly.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

The good - we won.

The bad - still need to see Maye make gane winning drives.

The ugly - I don't want to extend Gonzo

You don't want to extend Gonzo because he had a 220 lb WR fall on his head.
Good thing you're not the GM.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Maye makes so many correct decisions, when there is something like this I tend to lean in his direction.

I agree but Henry is very experienced so it is hard to think Hunter blew it.

 

[TommyD4207]

I agree but Henry is very experienced so it is hard to think Hunter blew it.

Yeah, when people get to see that again, Henry had a touchdown, he was running away from coverage and was wide open.

 

[Vindicate]

Turnover differential and Drake London were the issues there. The defense, other than not getting a turnover, were largely excellent. Maye needs to learn to get rid of the ball quicker. Great season but he takes too many sacks.

Outstanding day for Treveyon. He looks to have turned a corner.

They had some opportunities and were clearly frustrated when they'd miss them, especially because they're often in the right position to do so. That's the most important part - being in position. If they keep it up, they'll start to make them more often.

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

The good - we won.

The bad - still need to see Maye make gane winning drives.

The ugly - I don't want to extend Gonzo

I get not wanting to extend him due to injury concerns but because of on the field performance this game?

 

[turkeyneck]

Wild win. Romo with the gameball. Turnovers from Maye were costly. Our backup running backs were good and the backup wrs were not. The size of the Falcons wrs were a problem and some of their catches were just great.

Penix' intentional grounding was worthy of a gameball too.

 

[TommyD4207]

Penix' intentional grounding was worthy of a gameball too.

You can thank 97 for that one. Running right at him and Penix **** his pants.

 

[BobDigital]

Also, Elliss hate needs to take a step back. He was awful to start the year, but the last 3 games and half of this one he has played decent starter level.

This is why the injury concerns me. He was finding his stride.

 

[VJCPatriot]

I get not wanting to extend him due to injury concerns but because of on the field performance this game?

Gonzalez was the ONLY Patriot who could cover Drake London until he got injured. So I don't really understand the rationale either. CG is a legit stud talent at corner.

 

[mayoclinic]

To borrow from a Mike Myers commercial, "Welcome to the GDT! Does the fun ever start?"

The GDT: Where fun goes to die.

 

[scott99]

Mayes play started going down hill after his first fumble, it really seemed to affect him.

He’s the reason the Falcons felt hope. If Pats were up 21-7 at the half, totally different game. But Maye’s dumb fumble gifted them 7, and then the INT led to another 7. He really seemed to be out of rhythm most of the game, especially in the 2nd half. I’m sure he will talk about it and say he has to be better. Have to give the Falcons defense credit, down 21-7 late in the first half, and then Maye ****s the bed and the Falcons make them pay.

The almost game tying drive, Gonzo drops an easy INT that would have at least gave the Pats a FG, and he wouldn’t have gotten hurt on the next play (interference on Gonzo). That was the turning point late. Pats defense made Penix look like Steve Young. Zero pressure all game except the first drive.

Injuries are now a concern despite a 6 game win streak. For a team that has done so well with 2nd half adjustments defensively, today not so much.

This might be the kick in the ass the Pat’s needed. Play like this next week, and streak over, and probably get blown out. Got very lucky today. Somewhat embarrassing performance against a team that got blown out vs Miami (Miami !) last week.

 

[maust]

You have to enjoy fight night.

Yep... provided it's the other guy ending up on the mat we all love fight night