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

[Real fan 02]

Who knows how serious it is, but yeah i wouldn’t force anything Thursday if hes at all iffy. Same with rham and boutte.

Have to go back and watch the end, i do know we brought the house on the big 4th down

Supposed a back.. but i highly doubt he plays Thursday.. this game is about just win anyway you can and get to the mini-bye.

 

[The Gr8est]

Moses pulled and blasted a hole on the 1st Hendo TD run and then sealed off 3 Bucs from getting to Hendo.

I suppose he parted the Tampa red sea.

The Bucs defensive formation was heavy on the left side. I wonder if Maye saw it and dialed up the call? After Hendo made it past the LOS there were about 3 guys to beat, but they were all spread out. Hendo burned past 2 Bucs like they were standing still with 1 Buc remaining who tripped Hendo up in the EZ.

Check down passes to Henderson could be a lethal weapon when you get him in the open field with the ball.

 

[sb1]

4:35

Ocho thinks Jerod Mayo should have been part of our coaching staff? Nah we good.

 

[Real fan 02]

4:35

Ocho thinks Jerod Mayo should have been part of our coaching staff? Nah we good.

Agreed!!

 

[PatsFan2]

Check down passes to Henderson could be a lethal weapon when you get him in the open field with the ball.

Same for KW he feasted on those in College watch his tape. It's like the Defenders are running in quicksand when he gets' a full head of steam.

 

[mike_usagisan]

I could see a scenario where if the Colts get the #1 and he continues at his pace in the 2nd half of the season, they look at last year and decide to give it to Taylor this year

One of the QBs needs to make a case. Maybe Stafford or Maye. I think they could still gift it to Mahomes. If so, the QB will get it. But if no QB jumps out, Taylor could definitely win it.

 

[Real fan 02]

One of the QBs needs to make a case. Maybe Stafford or Maye. I think they could still gift it to Mahomes. If so, the QB will get it. But if no QB jumps out, Taylor could definitely win it.

Barkley didn't get after the season he had.. Taylor is likely gonna get it this year. Like the refs on the field do the NFL will do a make up call this year...

 

[Real fan 02]

Same for KW he feasted on those in College watch his tape. It's like the Defense is running in quick sand when he gets' a head of steam.

TB is going to be pissed they loss at home to us.. and take it out on the bills... we need to root for Buffalo to lose.. the more separation the better for us..

 

[Patsfan1645]

Just my two cents on the game since I don't post in the GDT due to me probably getting nasty with some folks. Its amazing how people swing in that thread every week play by play, its both frustrating and comical at the same time.

So I thought the rookies stepped up and the ball in the hands of Williams and Hendo (in space) is very exciting to behold. They won this game in my opinion and its a good confidence boost for these guys moving forward. I hope Josh took note of how dangerous they can be. Speaking of Josh every week I love some play calls and I scratch my head at others. The amount of times trying to run between the hashes for no gain (into the loving arms of Vita Vea) was a little much, is it designed to set something else up? Maybe, but it seemed to keep us in 3rd and long a lot more than I like.

Team win this week so many guys stepped up and made critical plays when needed, its hard to pick just one. So many unsung heroes doing the dirty work that doesnt often get recognized. Williams and Barmore didn't have a ton of stats this game but they kept crushing the pocket and it was impacting Baker and the Bucs ability to consistently move the ball.

Maye/Vrabel so much back and forth in the GDT about both. Live by the Drake die by the Drake is my moto. He is going to give us some unbelievable plays and then some wtf moments. I read peeps saying its ok he is young, new system etc etc...he will grow out of it. Maybe he does and maybe he doesnt. I dont care as long as there are a ton more of those plays that causes my jaw to drop because he ripped off his shirt and we saw that big "S" on his chest. I can deal with the occasional bonehead decision or pass. (No going to lie I thought the pick in the end zone erasing at least 3 was going to cost us the game)

As for Vrabel, yeah the fake kneel down on the 1 at the end of the half that resulted in going for it on 4th down, yeah not a fan. Its tough to get points in the NFL and I think you should take them when you can. But this is who Vrabel is, we have seen this in other games going for it on 4th down on your side of the 50. So far it hasn't bit him but it will at some point but I don't think it will stop him. Its very different from Bills approach to game strategy but this is no longer the Dynasty Patriots, that ship has sailed. Vrabel has turned this organization around and I'm rolling with whatever he thinks needs to happen to win. RIDE OR DIE B!%&#*$

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Just realized we are -1 in turnover differential on the year and still tied for best record. Also only 7 teams have more penalty yards against than us(couldnt find a way to group it by ypg so we might be more like 10th worst). Crazy how much more we can improve with these factors and many players still on the rise

 

[Real fan 02]

Just realized we are -1 in turnover differential on the year and still tied for best record. Also only 7 teams have more penalty yards against than us(couldnt find a way to group it by ypg so we might be more like 10th worst). Crazy how much more we can improve with these factors and many players still on the rise

Agreed here. Is why I've said this next FA cycle is going to be so much better.. no more ass kissing guys and fake promises..

Top end guys will want to come here..

 

[Real fan 02]

Just realized we are -1 in turnover differential on the year and still tied for best record. Also only 7 teams have more penalty yards against than us(couldnt find a way to group it by ypg so we might be more like 10th worst). Crazy how much more we can improve with these factors and many players still on the rise

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[Triumph]

Check down passes to Henderson could be a lethal weapon when you get him in the open field with the ball.

Can't wait.

 

[Real fan 02]

Agreed here. Is why I've said this next FA cycle is going to be so much better.. no more ass kissing guys and fake promises..

Top end guys will want to come here..

@PATSYLICIOUS

Says James Cook will be a FA in 2026?? Is this so?

 

[TommyD4207]

Just realized we are -1 in turnover differential on the year and still tied for best record. Also only 7 teams have more penalty yards against than us(couldnt find a way to group it by ypg so we might be more like 10th worst). Crazy how much more we can improve with these factors and many players still on the rise

That is how you know this team is not ********. They're not getting lucky with a +30 turnover differential like Washington did last year, that stuff is never sustainable.

What they have done, is cut down on their own turnovers and penalties. Control what you can control.

 

[TommyD4207]

@PATSYLICIOUS

Says James Cook will be a FA in 2026?? Is this so?

It is. And as it stands now, Buffalo is 5 million over the cap for next year. They could make it work, but Cook would have to take way less money.

 

[The Gr8est]

It is. And as it stands now, Buffalo is 5 million over the cap for next year. They could make it work, but Cook would have to take way less money.

Or Breece Hall may want to join us.

 

[Real fan 02]

It is. And as it stands now, Buffalo is 5 million over the cap for next year. They could make it work, but Cook would have to take way less money.

That is music to my ears... he should be in the top 5 of FAs Vrabel calls.. love to have him phenomenal back.. doubt he'll take less money given his position he plays..

 

[PatsFan2]

TB is going to be pissed they loss at home to us.. and take it out on the bills... we need to root for Buffalo to lose.. the more separation the better for us..

I don't think that second matchup is going to matter much for us much if we keep winning. The Bills are playing a First place schedule. They have some Tough ones on the road remaining: didn't think they would lose to Miami. Sucks being them also Dalton Kincaid is injured again Allen's favorite Target.

 

[TommyD4207]

I don't think that second matchup is going to matter much for us much if we keep winning. The Bills are playing a First place schedule. They have some Tough ones on the road remaining: didn't think they would lose to Miami. Sucks being them also Dalton Kincaid is injured again Allen's favorite Target.

Also, they're not that good.