Which opponent in 2008 appears to have the best chance to win at Gillette?

signbabybrady said:

what is with it is that the percentage is zero. No chance.

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And the Giants had NO CHANCE in SB 42 either...

signbabybrady said:

what is with it is that the percentage is zero. No chance.

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I mean...you can disagree with my assessment (hell, the post right after mine did a pretty good job of disecting it, though I don't fully agree with that guy's opinion), but you're just a naive fanboy if you think the Patriots have an absolute 100% chance of going undefeated at home.

In fact, if that's your opinion then why even watch the games? I mean, if the outcome is pre-determined then why not just glance through the box score and watch the highlights? Because there can't possibly be any drama when a team has literally no chance of losing a game.

PATRIOTSFANINPA said:

And the Giants had NO CHANCE in SB 42 either...

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They don't have a chance to win SB 42. When are they going to play that game anyway. I thought it was supposed to be in early Febuary but I have no memory of the first week in febuary so I can't remember when they reschedualed the game to.

hambone1818 said:

I mean...you can disagree with my assessment (hell, the post right after mine did a pretty good job of disecting it, though I don't fully agree with that guy's opinion), but you're just a naive fanboy if you think the Patriots have an absolute 100% chance of going undefeated at home.

In fact, if that's your opinion then why even watch the games? I mean, if the outcome is pre-determined then why not just glance through the box score and watch the highlights? Because there can't possibly be any drama when a team has literally no chance of losing a game.

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The fanboy in me says they go undefeated period, realistically though all I can say is a lock is they win they patty cake home schedule.

Why watch the game if I know the outcome? Have you ever had to miss a game and recorded it to watch later? Well did you enjoy wathcing the game even if you knew they won?

I usually watch evergame at least twice and I always enjoy the second watching even though I know the outcome.



oh yeah and obviously even though my opinion is there is no chance my opinion is not a mathmatical equation so take your percentages and stick them in a sack.

Jets. After the whole spygate brouhaha, everyone thought the Pats would demolish the Jets at home by 50+. Instead, the Pats won a much closer game. I know the weather was bad, but let's give the Jets some credit. Factor in Ratgini's win in Foxboro in 2006 and I'd say he's earned the nod for having the best chance at a Foxboro win in 2008.

Regards,
Chris

P.S. I do think the Pats will go 8-0 at home, but we're talking best chances here.

signbabybrady said:

Originally Posted by signbabybrady
what is with it is that the percentage is zero. No chance.

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signbabybrady said:

oh yeah and obviously even though my opinion is there is no chance my opinion is not a mathmatical equation so take your percentages and stick them in a sack.

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I love the conflicting opinions here: one says 'there's a zero percent chance, no mathmatical possibility of the Patriots losing a home game this year'. The other says 'math is for geeks and losers; I say they will not lose at home, and so it shall be'...and yet they're both by the same poster, who's head is spinning right now trying to figure out if there's a 100% chance the world is round or if someone's just bringing in numbers to mess with his head.

Dude, just admit it: you're wrong. It looks like, reading through the thread, everyone's in agreement that the Pats have a very easy home schedule and very well might go 8-0 at home. In fact, I said as much in my post...I really don't see them losing at home with the schedule they have. But the fact of the matter is that in a game between one NFL team and another NFL team, there's a chance--however slim--of the inferior team coming out on top.

Let's put it another way: who has the best chance of coming CLOSE to beating the Patriots at home? Because even in their undefeated regular season last year the Pats won by just three points once (against Baltimore, in one of the more remarkable finishes we'll ever see) and by just ten points another time (in a game that everyone and their mother was calling a sure blow-out against the Jets).

Denver. It'll be weird.

Denver.. some weird mojo there.

signbabybrady said:

They don't have a chance to win SB 42. When are they going to play that game anyway. I thought it was supposed to be in early Febuary but I have no memory of the first week in febuary so I can't remember when they reschedualed the game to.

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I agree, I was wondering about that first week in feb. that seemed to disapear.

hambone1818 said:

I love the conflicting opinions here: one says 'there's a zero percent chance, no mathmatical possibility of the Patriots losing a home game this year'. The other says 'math is for geeks and losers; I say they will not lose at home, and so it shall be'...and yet they're both by the same poster, who's head is spinning right now trying to figure out if there's a 100% chance the world is round or if someone's just bringing in numbers to mess with his head.

Dude, just admit it: you're wrong. It looks like, reading through the thread, everyone's in agreement that the Pats have a very easy home schedule and very well might go 8-0 at home. In fact, I said as much in my post...I really don't see them losing at home with the schedule they have. But the fact of the matter is that in a game between one NFL team and another NFL team, there's a chance--however slim--of the inferior team coming out on top.

Let's put it another way: who has the best chance of coming CLOSE to beating the Patriots at home? Because even in their undefeated regular season last year the Pats won by just three points once (against Baltimore, in one of the more remarkable finishes we'll ever see) and by just ten points another time (in a game that everyone and their mother was calling a sure blow-out against the Jets).

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Dude your right, when you point out my two contradictory statements. Obviously there is a mathmatical chance they will lose but it is not gonna happen. That is all I am saying. But if you wanna be anal than go for it. I don't care who has the best chance because it is not going to happen.

Steelers fan here, and although I will be pulling for my boys to beat the Pats (of coarse) history tells me, that Denver has had the Pats number. Specifically Shanahan over Belichick. The 2 west coast games prior to the Denver game really do make me pick that as the game that will give the Pats the biggest challenge at home. Also, I'm on record as picking the Broncos as one of my "sleeper" AFC teams to make it to the playoffs replacing the Titans. I think Denver can pull out the win. Steelers will have just played 3 home games against the Colts, Chargers and Bengals then go on the Road for the Pats with the Cowboys the following week. Its the "guts of their schedule" They have to get 3 wins out of those 5 for sure. The Broncos will have just had back to back home games against the Bucs and Jags. Two teams I think the Broncos can beat. And then they have a bi-week after the Pats game to recover.

Broncos in my book have the best on paper chance of winning at NE this year.

Dino 5 Rings said:

Broncos in my book that the best on paper chance of winning at NE this year.

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agreed. They are strong against the pass, and their offense should do better this year.

WhiZa said:

agreed. They are strong against the pass, and their offense should do better this year.

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We will see if Cutler can perform to high standards with the Diabetes he has,If controlled then he should be fine - If he does not keep up on it then his performances could suffer - Thats gotta be hard with that disease to play at such a high level as you do the NFL,No matter who you are. - I hope he overcomes his disease and has a great career (not too great where he wins super bowls though)

Dino 5 Rings said:

Steelers fan here, and although I will be pulling for my boys to beat the Pats (of coarse) history tells me, that Denver has had the Pats number. Specifically Shanahan over Belichick. The 2 west coast games prior to the Denver game really do make me pick that as the game that will give the Pats the biggest challenge at home.

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I picked the Jets but you cite good reasons. Shanahan as a coach has often provided problems for a BB gameplan. Can't stand the bug eyed psycho, but he's a top echelon NFL coach, able to craft a squad and get results out of his material.

I just hope that the Pats don't need the National Guard that Sunday.

BionicPatriot said:

I don't see this Pats squad dropping one at home honestly.

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Me either.

hambone1818 said:

What's with all the 'Pat's won't lose at home' posts?

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Apparently you didn't watch this team last year. They won every home game if you haven't checked.

14-2, 15-1 maybe even 16-0 again. They won't lose at home. Bet on it.

OhExaulted1 said:

Apparently you didn't watch this team last year. They won every home game if you haven't checked.

14-2, 15-1 maybe even 16-0 again. They won't lose at home. Bet on it.

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Do you always live in the past?

Believe it or not things change not only from year to year,but day to day in the NFL - Its called inevitable injuries and slightly different overall formed team than last year.


You must be like 15 years old to post a statement like that - Now I am Not saying they can't go 8-0 at home but you post like last years home record means something this year - Simply stupid if you ask me.

In all honesty, I think Denver has the best chance for a lot of the reasons listed above. Their pass defense is solid and they can match up with the Pats 3-wide sets. However, pressure on the qb has been an issue. How will they do against the run? I can see the Pats spreading them out and then turning Maroney loose. Also, the wild card in that game will be the Denver offense vs the Pats' defense. Will Denver be able to move the ball vs the Pats' defense? I am not sure.

I will tell you who it won't be. It will not be Buffalo. I have tickets for that game the Pats are 12-0, including playoffs, in games I attend. (Any STH's looking for a friend to go to games with?)

hambone1818 said:

I mean...you can disagree with my assessment (hell, the post right after mine did a pretty good job of disecting it, though I don't fully agree with that guy's opinion), but you're just a naive fanboy if you think the Patriots have an absolute 100% chance of going undefeated at home.

In fact, if that's your opinion then why even watch the games? I mean, if the outcome is pre-determined then why not just glance through the box score and watch the highlights? Because there can't possibly be any drama when a team has literally no chance of losing a game.

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Honestly, some of the games came pretty damn close to that last season.