Patriots Pregame Thread Pre-Game thread - 2025 AFC Championship at Denver Broncos

PATSYLICIOUS · Jan 24, 2026

Gumby said:
Snow, I don’t think is a big problem & Maye just got his first taste last week.

IMO, Maye has an issue with a WET ball. Temps in 20s means it will be a dry snow. So all good.
How much has Stidham thrown in snow?

Exactly, long as its not wet snow it shouldn’t affect the pass game negatively. Wind tends to be trending worse though, at least it doesn’t look as high as the chargers game which wasn’t all that bad anyway.

Uptown · Jan 24, 2026

Uptown · Jan 24, 2026

TheRainMaker · Jan 24, 2026

SlowGettingUp said:
Interesting that Riley Moss is pretty much the only White CB in forever. Also one of the most flagged CB's - saw a claim that he was second only to our very own DPI offender. Moss obviously is targeted a lot given who plays the other side. Be interesting to see how the officials call this.

I have noticed that Davis seems to step up his play after being called for DPI.

They are very rare. Cooper DeJean is the other I know of.

Uptown · Jan 24, 2026

If we win this game, I think we’re due for a Hitler video. Please…

Mack Herron · Jan 24, 2026

Uptown said:

Hollins making the trip. Roster by 4.

PatsFan2 · Jan 24, 2026

Well Rham wouldn't line up directly behind Onwenu one of the Better RG's in the League. Glad we have Rham; his Blocking is off the charts from the RB position. McDaniels just gotta give Campbell help; IF McDaniels thinks otherwise strip sack here they come. IF Bonitto ain't Will Anderson Jr we're in luck.

TheRainMaker · Jan 24, 2026

Any one else glad the Pats play first tomorrow?

PatsFan2 · Jan 24, 2026

TheRainMaker said:
Any one else glad the Pats play first tomorrow?

Triumph · Jan 24, 2026

Why the Broncos are confident in backup QB Jarrett Stidham

The circumstances behind Stidham's AFC title game start haven't been seen since 1972, but the Broncos believe in their backup quarterback.

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Uptown · Jan 24, 2026

TheRainMaker said:
Any one else glad the Pats play first tomorrow?

Precisely. That way, I can enjoy the Rams-Hawks game; which should be epic. Puka went OFF that last game against Seattle (12 rec 225 yards 2 TDs).

turkeyneck · Jan 24, 2026

PatsFan2 said:
Well Rham wouldn't line up directly behind Onwenu one of the Better RG's in the League. Glad we have Rham; his Blocking is off the charts from the RB position. McDaniels just gotta give Campbell help; IF McDaniels thinks otherwise strip sack here they come. IF Bonitto ain't Will Anderson Jr we're in luck.

The help has to be more than the tap and release to your route that we saw last week. The helper needs to engage like Gronk clearing the club.

SlowGettingUp · Jan 24, 2026

PatsFan2 said:
Glad we have Rham; his Blocking is off the charts from the RB position.

One of the strip sacks came when Henderson completely whiffed on his chip.

ViperGTS · Jan 24, 2026

PatsFan2 said:
Well Rham wouldn't line up directly behind Onwenu one of the Better RG's in the League. Glad we have Rham; his Blocking is off the charts from the RB position. McDaniels just gotta give Campbell help; IF McDaniels thinks otherwise strip sack here they come. IF Bonitto ain't Will Anderson Jr we're in luck.

Bonitto ISN'T Will Anderson. He is more of a speed rusher, vs a power/speed.

It's pure media laziness to not explain each player. Garrett is in one tier. Hutchinson and Anderson are in the tier below. Bonitto is in a tier below that along with a lot of other guys like Crosby etc.

Very very good pass rusher and you need to account for him, but he isn't a game wrecker type by himself.

PatsFan2 · Jan 24, 2026

SlowGettingUp said:
One of the strip sacks came when Henderson completely whiffed on his chip.

Don't remind me, so glad Rham was able to return last game: if he didn't I don't think we would be here.

Gumby · Jan 24, 2026

TheRainMaker said:
Any one else glad the Pats play first tomorrow?

Those of us who are +6 EST and +8 Mnttime salute you and your intent.

Ross12 · Jan 24, 2026

Uptown said:

Well, hang on.

Doesn't this stat basically say they've nullified their own home field advantage?

If their offense is subbing at an 85% rate, 2nd highest in the league, that also means that every time they sub, the defense is allowed to sub, which also means that Denver's offense can't really run the no-huddle and can't wear down the defense nearly as much. If anything, this stat reads like they're wearing themselves out just as much as they wear down the other team.

Toofy · Jan 24, 2026

ViperGTS said:
Bonitto ISN'T Will Anderson. He is more of a speed rusher, vs a power/speed.

It's pure media laziness to not explain each player. Garrett is in one tier. Hutchinson and Anderson are in the tier below. Bonitto is in a tier below that along with a lot of other guys like Crosby etc.

Very very good pass rusher and you need to account for him, but he isn't a game wrecker type by himself.

Nik is 20 lbs lesser weight than will. So relies more on speed and stunts . That's not a problem for Campbell and he. An be light on his feet and this plays into Campbell's strength . He will have a field day against bonitto . Total neutralization.

Refer this video

Ross12 · Jan 24, 2026

Toofy said:
Nik is 20 lbs lesser weight than will. So relies more on speed and stunts . That's not a problem for Campbell and he. An be light on his feet and this plays into Campbell's strength . He will have a field day against bonitto . Total neutralization.

Yeah I don't think Campbell will have too hard of a time. IMO, Campbell is basically a B+ or A- left tackle. He will have a difficult time against elite edge rushers, but how many of those are there in the game? Not that many. For 95% of his matchups in his career he will be fine. And for those times he has a harder matchup they can give him some help if needed. He will learn to be better at working with a chip as he gets more experience.

Uptown · Jan 24, 2026

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