1/1/23 Dolphins @ Patriots pregame thread

[PatsFan2]

Teddy Bridge time.

 

[PatsFan2]

So if Tua can't go his win streak against the Patriots still stands.

 

[slash83]

The bad part of that is the team is off for 2 weeks and might lose their edge.

I just cant see the Bills wanting NE in the playoffs either.

I’m not sure man, I was thinking the opposite that they want NE in the playoffs.

If that were true, how awesome would a “be careful what you asked for” deal.

 

[LightSkinSmurf]

I’m not sure man, I was thinking the opposite that they want NE in the playoffs.

If that were true, how awesome would a “be careful what you asked for” deal.

I keep seeing pats fans say the bills want to keep NE out of the playoffs.......WHY? Who in their right mind is scared to play this NE team? If I were any other playoff team I'd have NE at the top of my list of teams I'd wanna play.... And no the bills aren't going to take unnecessay risks just to "stick it to NE" if they don't have to. Only fans care that much. They have SB hopes. Way more important fish to fry.

 

[Triumph]

I’m not sure man, I was thinking the opposite that they want NE in the playoffs.

If that were true, how awesome would a “be careful what you asked for” deal.

The Pats still might get in with a Bills win vs NE.

I wonder if BB would play Zappe if the Pats make it in and the game is on the line.

 

[jdlboot14]

Bridgewater playing provides some hope, but again, it's fool's gold.
If we can't start the game like the 4th qtr of the Bengals game (and MP being himself, there's no hope of that), then we're just hovering around ineptitude that gives no chance of real competitiveness. I hope we win vs. MIA, but this season will end in ultimate disappointment and will be deemed the wasted "Patricia" year.

 

[Triumph]

I keep seeing pats fans say the bills want to keep NE out of the playoffs.......WHY? Who in their right mind is scared to play this NE team? If I were any other playoff team I'd have NE at the top of my list of teams I'd wanna play.... And no the bills aren't going to take unnecessay risks just to "stick it to NE" if they don't have to. Only fans care that much. They have SB hopes. Way more important fish to fry.

The Pats defense is still top notch and dangerous. Ask Cincinnati.

Marcus Jones is like a secret weapon that theyve been saving. What if Zappe stepped in and beat Buffalo? The Buffalo defense cant play Zappe like Jones.

 

[Stu Pidassle]

The bad part of that is the team is off for 2 weeks and might lose their edge.

I just cant see the Bills wanting NE in the playoffs either.

Given how badly they kill us, I would think that the Bills would lose the game intentionally if it meant the Pats are in.

 

[irishfanatic]

21-17 Dolphins

One of Miamis gamebreakers on offense will turn the game and we'll get the usual spluttering offense and find a way to lose.

Thanks for your input, as optimistic as ever.....sigh

 

[SammyBlueCat]

You're one of the few realistic fans. I remember seeing the predictions thread back in August and there were a lot of delusional fans who had this team at 11 and 12 wins.

There may be some zealots that post on boards like this one. Most of us had a wait and see approach after the less than stellar reports that were coming out of Patriots training camp last summer.

 

[denverpatsfan]

Hmmm? Player safety or sticking it to the Pats? I'll bet you Tua plays.

 

[slash83]

Hmmm? Player safety or sticking it to the Pats? I'll bet you Tua plays.

I agree.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Hmmm? Player safety or sticking it to the Pats? I'll bet you Tua plays.

If the Dolphins weren't already under the microscope for how they handled the first concussion, I'd agree he would probably be suiting up. But I don't think there's any way they'll put him on the field this week.

 

[Real fan 02]

Losing to a back up qb would be the most frustrating way to end the season, which would fit perfectly because this has been one of the most frustrating seasons I can remember.

Without Tua the Pats should win this game. Seems unlikely Tua will be out of the concussion protocol in 5 days, especially since he has had multiple concussions this season (one of which made the nfl look really bad)

Yes, absolutely correct. The defense should and will want to redeem themselves for that first half showing. This season has definitely been every bit frustrating. Tua your right, won't be ready in that short span of time. If we can win this game wich as always will be on defense then let's hope the bills don't have anything to gain playing us!

 

[SVN]

Teddy Bridge time.

Dont know if this is a good or bad thing. Tua is undefeated but he hasnt played lights out vs the pats.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

ESPN is saying Tua should not play again this year. Hard to believe he plays this Sunday since he reported symptoms today.

 

[slash83]

If NE loses to Bridgewater in a game they HAVE to win they don’t deserve to be in the playoffs.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

If NE loses to Bridgewater in a game they HAVE to win they don’t deserve to be in the playoffs.

I do not think they deserve it if they beat Bridgewater, but I will watch the game and root for them.

 

[Uptown]

 

[ashley]

Getting everyone ready for a Tuesday: