PostGame Thread 2025 OFFICIAL POSTGAME THREAD: Patriots improve to 8-2 with win over Bucs

[maust]

It would seem Mack Hollins spot on the roster is safe for another week

 

[manxman2601]

The defense isn't perfect (1st quarter and redzone troubles) but they're outstanding against the run and on 3rd downs which is a recipe for success.

 

[WhatJustHappened]

Dr. Gibby was around the ball a lot today.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

They have a good shot at going 6-1 the rest of the way. I'll give them one loss against either the Bills or Ravens. The rest are absolutely winnable.

While I agree, this is the NFL.
Most games are also losable.
Dolphins just beat Buff. Yes we beat Miami earlier this year, but that was our first win against Tua in 8 tries.
Jets are a divisional rival, those games can go off script quick.
Again, looking at the schedule I agree with you, but we can't take any opponent lightly, that's how you lose games in this league.

 

[reflexblue]

Then you eliminate the big plays.

Not necessarily, he doesn't have to take them all the time, basically when he can't find the open reciever downfield, besides theres always the YAC

 

[TommyD4207]

Please add one to my big boy Tonga as well as Lockdown pro bowler Gonzo

The 2nd Henderson TD run, that was all Tonga, blocked 2 guys on that play, pancaked the 2nd.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Maye claims in his presser that he actually was trying to score on that 1st down at the goal at the end of the first half….

 

[Schmo]

The 2nd Henderson TD run, that was all Tonga, blocked 2 guys on that play, pancaked the 2nd.

It was as if he created a sinkhole on the left side and everyone except Henderson fell in.

 

[Pape]

It would seem Mack Hollins spot on the roster is safe for another week

figured he was going to be a jag preseason...

definitely not one of my better takes...

 

[jdlboot14]

Maye had 2 "bad" games in a row. But, really, they're just the type of games most people expected for Maye in year 2 with a full offense overhaul. And if we didn't see aMayezing the previous 5 weeks, we would never think these have been bad games. We'd be thrilled that he's still above .500 in the completion & TD/INT ratio.
Mostly - because Bucs are good and their D played very well against what we like to do. They just had 4 lapses where we took advantage with 4 of the most explosive plays we've had around here in a long time.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Cant forget Ponder with a huge sack in the 4th quarter. Hopefully hes the 3rd edge rusher we’ve been needing

 

[rochrist]

Wide receiver Kyle Williams reached a top speed of 21.78 mph on his 72-yard catch-and-run touchdown, which was the fastest by a rookie this season, according to NFL Next Gen Stats ... until running back TreVeyon Henderson reached a top speed of 22.01 mph on his 55-yard touchdown run in the second half. Henderson hit 21.38 mph on his 69-yard rush TD in the fourth quarter as well, per NFL Next Gen Stats. That marks the three fastest max speeds by any rookie this season, and the three fastest by any Patriots player on a touchdown since NFL Next Gen Stats began tracking in 2016. -- Mike Reiss

 

[Triumph]

The Pats and the Bucs had not given up 50 rushing yards to a RB until today.

NE gave up 53 yards to Sean Tucker.

Tampa gave up 147 yards to Hendo.

 

[WhatJustHappened]

Not sure what Ottons(Sp?) contract is, but I've liked him since he was a rookie with TFB, he threw at least 2 great blocks and can catch the fkn ball. I'd definitely be looking at him if he's available.

 

[Hawaiipatsfan2]

Maye claims in his presser that he actually was trying to score on that 1st down at the goal at the end of the first half….

The scouting team really needs to send him a compilation tape of TB12 sneeks. It blows my mind sometimes how so many QB's just aren't good at it. It's not rocket science.

 

[manxman2601]

Cant forget Ponder with a huge sack in the 4th quarter. Hopefully hes the 3rd edge rusher we’ve been needing

It's nitpicking but it wasn't a sack as Mayfield got the ball out. It was as good as though.

 

[sambam94]

Maye claims in his presser that he actually was trying to score on that 1st down at the goal at the end of the first half….

hard to believe with that effort

 

[TommyD4207]

They just had 4 lapses where we took advantage with 4 of the most explosive plays we've had around here in a long time.

All four were 'talent' plays. Williams, Henderson twice, and the Diggs catch.

 

[bakes781]

Cant forget Ponder with a huge sack in the 4th quarter. Hopefully hes the 3rd edge rusher we’ve been needing

Yeah he was one of my favorite UDFAs.

 

[hornetfb85]

I’ll take those kind of bad days from Maye. Dude is a f**king stud. Does he make some mistakes trying to do to much…yes…don’t give a f**k. Kid is still one of the youngest starters in the the league and in the MVP chase…and if you think differently…sorry to say it but you’re a moron.