Some thoughts (sorry if they are repetitive to other posters. I just didn't read every post in this thread).
- Last night seemed like a statement game that the Patriots were going to tell the world on a national stage that they are the team to beat in the AFC or even the NFL.
- For all the fears of Lowe replacing Campbell, I felt Lowe was solid last night. And McDaniels left him on an island for much of the time.
- Although red zone offense is an issue, I didn't think it was as big of a problem as people think last night. Most of the trips to the red zone last night were inconsequential and the Pats weren't trying.
- The Williams TD pass was incredible, but I think they gave him credit for possession of the ball with the first step when I don't think he had it. Probably should have been an incomplete pass. If the call on the field was an incomplete pass, it wouldn't have been overturned on replay if Vrabel challenged it.
- Of all the inactives last night, I was most worried about the loss of Tonga. With no Williams already, I thought that might be too much for the d-line to take. Credit back ups like Farmer and Durden for stepping up.
- Now that the secondary is finally clicking, the Pats need to blitz more. They were really effective throwing Dart off when they blitzed.
- I never really bought the idea that Mike Kafka was really auditioning for the permanent role as head coach because I think the Giants want to go for a more marquee selection. But if he was really getting audition for the permanent job last night, he lost any chance last night. You are 2-10 and you don't go for it on 4th and 1 with 1:13 to go in the half down by three TDs? Cowardly.
- I was one of the people who wanted the Pats to draft Abdul Carter. I am glad they weren't in a position to do so. There was a lot of talk about his maturity being an issue. So far, he hasn't proven that talk wrong. Whether he was benched for being late or the rumored he was watching porn in the meeting room, it is clear his lack of maturity has become an issue with the Giants.