Herbert not playing week 18

[PatsFan2]

Drake Maye took an illegal helmet to helmet hit yesterday he could use the rest. #3 Seed is the way to go.

 

[FortressX]

Keep in mind 1/04/ 97 when the Jags upset the mighty Broncos.

#2 seed is best.

 

[BTTA]

Yeah, Jacksonville is the problem now. Otherwise, just take next week as an exhibition and rest everybody.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Allen will take 1 snap to keep a start streak then Trubis

So Chargers in the first round it is then.

Not necessarily.
If Buff loses it's Buff.
They could intentionally throw that game if they the prefer playing us vs Jax.
I wouldn't be surprised at all if Buff tanks next week.

 

[NovaScotiaPatsFan]

God, how funny would it be if Denver ****s the bed and loses anyway?

 

[sb1]

Bills are absolutely not going to tank the Jets game on purpose so they can play a division rival on the road who just ended their reign atop the East and has absolutely nothing to lose this playoff season. That’s not happening. McDermott isn’t that stupid.

 

[NovaScotiaPatsFan]

McDermott isn’t that stupid.

Someone missed the Bills-Eagles game.

 

[Tunescribe]

If Bills throw their Jets game then we're playing them the first round.

Impossible.

 

[sb1]

God, how funny would it be if Denver ****s the bed and loses anyway?

Trey Lance gonna show everyone why he was drafted 3rd overall. Legacy game.

 

[upstater1]

They, and Buff both have the #5 seed to play for.
Allen is beat up too, wouldn't be surprised if they rest him.
As I said in another thread, both those coaches would strongly consider the value of giving their starters a week off and taking their chances of coming here, opposed to playing their QBs and having to go to Balt.

I do understand the value of being rested but if everything else were even, I'd definitely prefer to go to Baltimore if I were them.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Bills are absolutely not going to tank the Jets game on purpose so they can play a division rival on the road who just ended their reign atop the East and has absolutely nothing to lose this playoff season. That’s not happening. McDermott isn’t that stupid.

You could easily argue Jax is a better team than us, especially on defense.
Wouldn't shock me one bit if they mailed it in next week.

 

[sb1]

Someone missed the Bills-Eagles game.

I actually agreed with going for 2 if that’s what you’re referring to. Called it earlier in the 4th quarter. I would have done it too.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

I do understand the value of being rested but if everything else were even, I'd definitely prefer to go to Baltimore if I were them.

I thought 5 was in play, but looks like Houston has that locked up if they beat Indy, so it's us or Jax.
Jax is no pushover, Buff may prefer a matchup with us.

 

[maust]

McDermott isn’t that stupid.

I agree the Billdos aren't that stupid, Brandon Beane is a sharp guy. But McDermott??? Did you see the end of the Bills game last night?

 

[Jackson 2]

If Bills throw their Jets game then we're playing them the first round.

Only one way that happens: after the opening kickoff Buffalo walks off the field and forfeits

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

I agree the Billdos aren't that stupid, Brandon Beane is a sharp guy. But McDermott??? Did you see the end of the Bills game last night?

And let's not pretend that some teams may prefer a matchup against us over Jax.

 

[upstater1]

You could easily argue Jax is a better team than us, especially on defense.
Wouldn't shock me one bit if they mailed it in next week.

Patriots haven't gelled yet on defense with their full package.

If Milt Williams, Spillane, Marcus Jones, Landry, Carlton Davis, Barmore are healthier, it's just a different defense.

 

[Lansdowne]

Not necessarily.
If Buff loses it's Buff.
They could intentionally throw that game if they the prefer playing us vs Jax.
I wouldn't be surprised at all if Buff tanks next week.

They’d be signing their death warrant then. Pats aren’t losing at home to Buffalo twice. We’ll be ready. Just need to hope it’s officiated fairly.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Was always going to happen as soon as they lost to the Texans, Herbert is beat up and they have nothing to play for.

Sure they do. They either win and get a higher seed and face AFC North or possibly us. They chose health for their QB which is a reasonable decision to make

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Patriots haven't gelled yet on defense with their full package.

If Milt Williams, Spillane, Marcus Jones, Landry, Carlton Davis, Barmore are healthier, it's just a different defense.

It is, but Jax is playing as well as anyone right now, on both sides of the ball.
We are all Pats fans here, but I'm 100% sure some teams would rather play us vs Jax.