Patriots Pregame Thread Patriots Chargers Sunday @ 8pm - pregame thread

[Real fan 02]

Their pass defense is #1 and their run defense is #12. That would match up well against our #1 pass offense and #8 run offense.

On offense they're at #10 pass offense and #11 run defense. That would match up okay with our #19 pass defense and #7 run defense.

It's going to be a tough game.

We are #10 in pass defense only allowing 198 pass yards a game.

 

[Uptown]

 

[Real fan 02]

Why would you put Davis and not Gonzalez on Johnston? Wouldn't Davis be a better match-up against Allen?

Against this version of Allen yes I definitely agree..

 

[Uptown]

Greg Roman may very well win the game for us..

 

[stelfans]

Thayer Munford at FB in a pinch again if Tonga isn’t available?? I can dig it…

Yuck. They need to find a FB next year.

 

[Uptown]

Yuck. They need to find a FB next year.

Yuck? He’s 360+ pounds & he played some FB yesterday when we ran for 220+ yards. Also, we already have one. He’s injured…his name is Brock Lampe.

 

[DaBruinz]

Agreed. It was inconceivable that coming off 4-13 that we would've had to over pay someone.. C. Davis was just that.. I expect Vrabel to draft gonzo a partner in the draft..

I'm sure that the Pats will look at a CB in the draft. Someone who can push Davis, but will spend a year as the 4th CB. I see the Pats looking at Corner the same way I seen them looking at WR. Day 3 pick unless someone they love falls into the late Day2.

Edge and LB are bigger needs.

EDGE: - Chaisson is a decent Edge guy, but someone's going to over-pay for him. Landry has lost a step and he can't stay healthy. I think the Pats will do him a solid and keep him around next year. Ponder looks to be rounding into a solid rotational guy. He could become the new Chaisson. Jennings is a solid rotational guy and the best the Pats have at setting the edge. Swinson has underwhelmed and is likely headed back to the Practice Squad. The Pats need an upgrade here.

LB: The issue at LB is that none of them can cover a TE very well.. It's been, arguably, the Defense's Achilles Heel this year. While Elliss did a decent job in 2024 (71% completion allowed), he's been schooled far too much this year (87.9% complete allowed). Spillane is the leader of the LBs. His injury has been very telling. Spillane has been asked to cover far too much. He's been targeted 62 times and allowed 55 receptions. Gibbens is a UFA. Gibbens has done a very good Job stepping in for Spillane, though Gibben's short-comings are obvious. He's better suited to Special Teams and stepping in to give one of the top 2 a breather for a couple plays. Tavai is a thumper. With the change in the defense to being more aggressive, Tavai doesn't have the speed necessary to be a full time player in it. This needs to be addressed in the draft. A quality, side-line to side-line LB who can play in coverage and but can also play the run well.

 

[DaBruinz]

Yuck. They need to find a FB next year.

Brock Lampe, who only turns 23 in March, says HI.

 

[Toofy]

Why would you put Davis and not Gonzalez on Johnston? Wouldn't Davis be a better match-up against Allen?

Allen route running is slick . I don't expect Carlton davis to be a good matchup for him. And if we pressure then soon, Allen will be the safety valve . At least gonzo will make him ineffective.

 

[Uptown]

 

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[patfanken]

Chargers At Patriots (Wildcard Game) | Pre-game Discussion - The Powder Blues

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Wow, It was like looking back 25 yrs ago to the old KFFL days. Ian has spoiled us all. Thanks for the link, I might go by sometime this week and find out more about the Chargers and their players.

 

[Uptown]

 

[1960Pats]

denver offense is also pretty inept

denver & houston both have great defenses and JV level offenses

Denver has a good running game but that's it. The Pats can beat either one.

If we can beat the Chargers and Buffalo can beat the Jags (both very possible) then we'll play the winner of Houston v Pitt and Buffalo will play at Denver.

That would then leave us with an AFCC of at Denver (ugh) or in Foxboro v Buffalo for a trip to the SB and a real chance for the Pats to complete the incredible Silence of the Rams III run.

I can feel the similarities between this season and 2001. New coach, new QB, a bunch of free agents and bingo, we win again baby. If we can get by this week we have a chance.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

I'm off today and watched the 3 main morning shows on ESPN and NFLN.

Boy, they covered all the upcoming games except for Patriots-Chargers and Packers-Bears.

I'd say they feel pretty certain none of those 4 teams will be playing in the AFCCG.

They weren't THAT wrong.
I will bet you $1M that neither the Pack or Da Bears! will be in the AFCCG

 

[SVN]

Greg Roman may very well win the game for us..

Roman and harbaugh were a huge headache when they visited us with the 49ers. but different teams and different players now

 

[Uptown]

 

[Uptown]

Roman and harbaugh were a huge headache when they visited us with the 49ers. but different teams and different players now

Yeah, thankfully we don’t have to play the 2012 Niners. Juggernaut of a team..

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Denver has a good running game but that's it. The Pats can beat either one.

Denver’s run game is actually very pedestrian.
16th in the NFL. We are 6th for context.
Not bad, but definitely not a strength.