PostGame Thread OFFICIAL 2025 Week 16 Postgame Thread: Patriots Clinch Playoff Berth with 28-24 win over Ravens

[Patsfanin Philly]

The 7-0 road record doesn't get as much credit as it should. In the Brady era, there were only 4 years when they went 7-1 or 8-0 0n the road. 2006, 2007 ( duh), 2016 and 2017. Hopefully the road to the Super Bowl goes thru Foxboro but going on the road isn't as scary as it could be.

 

[Real fan 02]

If that a joke or insult?

He's lonely..

 

[Toofy]

I didn't know what to expect from Hollins outside of special teams, but he's made a lot of key catches for us. He highpoints a lot of passes, not afraid to take the hit on a full extension. Him and Diggs have made a lot of key catches for us this season.

The catch that he caught was overthrown and he made a ridiculous athletic jump ball grab. I think there were at least 4-6 balls like that Hollins has caught and come up clutch . A++++++++++ signing . Probably the best value for money signing along with Tonga . Outperforming his contract to tune of 4x.

 

[UrbanCowboy]

Wow! Best Patriots win over the past several years. I was on a flight last night and wasn’t able to watch so I watched the replay this morning. What a great win in a tough environment under tough circumstances. This Pats team is learning each week. Maye is developing into an elite NFL QB before our very eyes. Stop and think that this KID just turned 23. It’s insane how good and poised he already is. I don’t know how this season will end, but I’m thrilled with this team, their Coach, and their QB. Great win. Let’s get a couple more to close out the season and be peaking going into the playoffs.

Ditto! Ups and downs were crazy. Seemed like we were going to get rolled early. then when henry got that TD to put them up 11 it seemed over (BTW, what is harbaugh's mailing address so we can send him Xmas presents for benching henry?) Totally with you on Maye developing. He looked confused early and adjusted and played with incredible poise. I couldn't believe how many throws he made with a guy hanging on him ... and accurate! I don't mind a few mistakes, becuase overall we are getting other-worldly play most of the time!

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

That's right.. thier offense as a whole put up what almost 500 right?

That sounds about right.
Stafford threw for 457 in that game.
Crazy Thursday nighter

 

[PatsFan2]

That sounds about right.
Stafford threw for 457 in that game.
Crazy Thursday nighter

So is he still the front runner for you know??

 

[moosekill]

I have to be nice to you so you stay around. Without you the number of posts on this site would shrink in half

And the collective iq would skyrocket.

 

[sb1]

Only a QB with a very strong arm doesn’t have that ball go for a pick 6.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

So is he still the front runner for you know??

He is.
Maye would need to really outperform him these last 2 weeks.
Allen is a dark horse, but would really need two Herculean games to close out the season

 

[Hammer of Thor]

 

[PatsFan2]

Only a QB with a very strong arm doesn’t have that ball go for a pick 6.

The CB just missed it: that was very close.

 

[PatsFan2]

He is.
Maye would need to really outperform him these last 2 weeks.
Allen is a dark horse, but would really need two Herculean games to close out the season

Why does James Cook gets no mention??

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

my wife hears my screaming cheers and moans penetrate the walls she knows how the game is going.

When my wife usually hears the same thing’s from me
It’s usually because we are doing the Boom Boom

 

[upstater1]

I'll need to see Williams for another year with the same coach - I think he's got a chance to be great.

Jayden Daniels is already 25 and had multiple severe injuries. That clock's ticking, if he's in the league 5 more years as a starter I'll be surprised.

One thing people might be missing with Caleb Williams is that he's a gunslinger who can throw off platform better than any other QB right now.

Comparisons for him are Brett Favre and Pat Mahomes. Both Favre and Mahomes are career 61-62% completion rate QBs. They excel when they are slinging it off platform or scrambling around.

Don't think of Williams as a QB who keeps his team on long drives and on schedule.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Why does James Cook get no mention??

Just the way it is, it’s a QB award.
Cook is certainly having a great year, but he’s squarely the second most valuable player on his own team.

 

[PatsFan2]

Just the way it is, it’s a QB award.
Cook is certainly having a great year, but he’s squarely the second most valuable player on his own team.

I can't believe how he gets positive yards even if three or four Defenders are there. Cook is a very underrated Runner and he's very good.

 

[Bill Lee]

yeah you have to love those years where you're like "OMG, we have Name Name Name Name Name give us the ring right now, save everybody some tsurris." But you really have to love when you realize that yes, you want your most talented guy on the field, but being part of this specific organization carries with it expectation of wins anyway when you're on the 2nd or 3rd team.

So many fans want the Stars but to do that you often end up having to sign Scrubs to stay under the salary cap.

Cincinatti is the current poster child for this.

Great QB and two great WR1s, but no OL so they might as well not bother.

 

[The Gr8est]

This is an observation/suggestion to no one in particular.

The GDT has a well-earned reputation for unbridled negativity.

Just because a knee-jerk negative emotion comes into your mind, doesn’t mean you have to post it.

Before you hit “Post Reply”, maybe consider whether posting it really adds to the conversation or is just you blowing off steam.

 

[TommyD4207]

So many fans want the Stars but to do that you often end up having to sign Scrubs to stay under the salary cap.

Cincinatti is the current poster child for this.

Great QB and two great WR1s, but no OL so they might as well not bother.

And the QB is made of glass.

 

[Rob0729]

ESPN's Football Power Index odds of the #1 seed:

Patriots: 39.9%
Broncos: 36.5%