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

[PATSYLICIOUS]

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

I meant a couple drives before. Was he in on that last stop by the defense?

 

[ALP]

Still can’t believe we chose not to bolster this team this year

 

[manxman2601]

I meant a couple drives before. Was he in on that last stop by the defense?

Not sure but he definitely stood up though.

 

[TommyD4207]

Still can’t believe we chose not to bolster this team this year

 

[Ring 6]

Not necessarily, he doesn't have to take them all the time. keep the defence guessing

That’s what he is already doing. If you force him to not wait for the big play to develop you lose the big plays. You can’t say wait when it’s going to be there but don’t when it won’t. He’s not a psychic

 

[manxman2601]

Still can’t believe we chose not to bolster this team this year

After seeing what the rookies did today, I'm fine with having plenty of picks next year and this scouting department.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

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

“You want to get faster? Better draft fast players.”

Oh wait, that wasn’t Tyquan Thornton or Pierre Strong?

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

There really wasn’t anything up the middle for him. Gotta keep him going outside either way. He needs as many touches as he can handle, too big of a threat

He's trending in the right direction

 

[SVN]

Maye just needs to listen to this advice from the GOAT to josh allen

5 thoughts

1. Big win; the defense spotted them 7 points then gave up only 9 up until prevent time. Game ball to the defense.

2. Drake will learn from that situation. A FG is a good result there.

3. Hollins, Henderson and Williams come through.

4. A lot of dings and knocks, hopefully no injuries this game. Dirty hit on Mapu.

5. The rest of the schedule isn't as easy as people believe. Teams like the Giants are not pushovers. The front half of the schedule was much easier than the bottom half.

Maye just needs to listen to this advice from the GOAT to josh allen

 

[maust]

 

[jdlboot14]

Patriots defense really has been queitly improving every week.

I don't know - they have several naps each game. And they ALWAYS start the game on a nap too. I'm sick of that. It's like they think there's a superstitious purpose to it at this point. Like they think they're Ali who just wants to take some head shots in the 1st round because it's worked in the past.

 

[ViperGTS]

Couldn't watch it live again so I just finished it up. Damn that was a big boy performance in a big spot.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

He's trending in the right direction

This is the most exciting part with the team in general . They have not even reached its full potential yet

 

[Hammer of Thor]

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.

Otton’s a free agent after this season, will be 27 next season. Would be a really nice addition here, good call.

 

[bakes781]

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

Imagine if he had been able to pull that one off? I need to see if he was down on that.

 

[manxman2601]

What I love about this team is that each week someone different steps up. Diggs against the Bills, Pop against the Saints, Hollins for 2 weeks running and of course Hendo and Williams today. Everyone eats and it can't be game planned against.

 

[TommyD4207]

So can we win the AFC East AND the NFC South?

 

[maust]

So can we win the AFC East AND the NFC South?

Second one is in the bag and the first is looking pretty good

 

[jdlboot14]

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

I was calling the 4th the Hollins bomb... but Diggs catch was unbelievable. He is a true pro, and that catch was another gem this season by him. Very clutch. We just really need Boutte back to be that other consistent route winner.

 

[manxman2601]

I was calling the 4th the Hollins bomb... but Diggs catch was unbelievable. He is a true pro, and that catch was another gem this season by him. Very clutch. We just really need Boutte back to be that other consistent route winner.

Three catches by Diggs. The high pass to the sideline, the TD catch and the onside kick catch. Great hands and high pointing.