PostGame Thread 2025 OFFICIAL POSTGAME THREAD: Patriots improve to 8-2 with win over Bucs

[One-If-By-Sea]

What stood out today is that the Pats need to focus again on the OL in the off-season to help open lanes for Henderson. As soon as he hits the 2nd level, he's extremely dangerous.

I agree. Also if I remember correctly, Hollins had the block that sprung Henderson.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Buffalos division loss means we even hold the tiebreaker over them if we lose the next matchup and split the season series

Not necessarily. If the Pats only lose to the Jets and the Bills win their games leading up to that meeting with the Pats, the Bills would then own the tie breaker with a win because of better AFC record.

Thursday's matchup with the Jets is an important game.

 

[TommyD4207]

Not necessarily. If the Pats only lose to the Jets and the Bills win their games leading up to that meeting with the Pats, the Bills would then own the tie breaker with a win because of better AFC record.

Division record is the tiebreaker before conference record.

 

[Joey007]

Hunter Henry is a top 10-15 TE in the league and a great safety valve for Maye. I think the Pats are going to go youth at the position soon, but I don't see them being comfortable enough to cut him before next season.

I see no reason to move off Henry, unless an elite TE talent comes available.

Drafting one in the mid rounds as a developmental guy has been long overdue, though.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Division record is the tiebreaker before conference record.

They would both be tied at 2-2. That's why I referred to the conference record. I would be surprised if the Bills won out until their next meeting with Pats.

 

[maust]

He might be the best leader we've had at the position since Edelman. Maybe better.

Now the hate has reached the blasphemous stage

 

[Ring 6]

Not necessarily. If the Pats only lose to the Jets and the Bills win their games leading up to that meeting with the Pats, the Bills would then own the tie breaker with a win because of better AFC record.

Thursday's matchup with the Jets is an important game.

I’m including the assumption we don’t lose to the jets or dolphins

 

[Ring 6]

Not necessarily. If the Pats only lose to the Jets and the Bills win their games leading up to that meeting with the Pats, the Bills would then own the tie breaker with a win because of better AFC record.

Thursday's matchup with the Jets is an important game.

If we lose to the jets and bills and the bills win their other games we won’t be tied

 

[BobDigital]

For those arguing that Jets game might be difficult. Maybe, but just bear the following in mind.

1. Aside from a 44 yard screen pass to Breece Hall, Fields had net zero passing yards for the game.

2. No receiver other than Hall had more than 4 yards receiving.

What? That is crazy. I need to look at the highlights when i get a chance

 

[n1997y]

He's talking about next year.

I know.

But that’s next season. Every season starts with a clean sheet.

I’m saying, wait until next year to worry about next year.

Don’t let worrying about next year distract from enjoying this year.

 

[n1997y]

Thursday's matchup with the Jets is an important game.

Yes. Every game is an important game.

 

[PatsFan2]

My real fan 02 observation ( just my observations)

On the road rain, humidity, and facing a team fresh of thier bye week.

The soft zone coverage isn't helping the defense. I'll keep saying it until kurh starts to call less of it.

Also Not that this game was needed to learn this.

however the 2025 patriots are a force in the AFC.

The elite speed of Henderson and Williams paid dividends today and will the rest of the season.

K'Lavon Chaisson should be extended in season.. he's a force at edge.

For some odd reason we started getting relentless pressure when my guy Barmore went down? ( hope he's ok)

It seemed like it.

This team is fun, exciting and a dam force not only in the AFC but the NFL.

Just my thoughts...

 

[PatsFan2]

Tonga, Tonga, Tonga!

 

[SammyBlueCat]

This a good solid team

A large number of members here picked them to win 5-6 games...

 

[Uptown]

 

[Gumby]

He is a great cheerleader.

I wonder if he would play barefoot in a SB , just for the hell of it. Lol

 

[BobDigital]

Has anyone else noticed the change in the post game locker room clips? No more games balls are being given out. The long winded speeches earlier have become much shorter. The players are happy, but less 'up' after each win.

It is a change in mind set for the whole organization, they don't need to call individuals out for making great plays with the a special ceremony. They don't need the big pep speech to get everyone to buy in and believe.

It is less 'YEAH! WE WON BABY!' and more 'Yep, we won'.

The mind set has shifted entirely from plucky underdog happy to be here with something to prove to expectant front runner.

 

[Dec54]

I thought for sure he was getting a pass on the goalline today.

Josh has that one in the back pocket.

I was sure too Tommy. TD pass to Tonga would be awesome

 

[Minitron]

What? That is crazy. I need ho look at the highlights when they get a chance

It's actually true. Fields had 12 yards passing in 3 quarters. And the last two drives were all run. No reciever had more than 1 catch, Wilson had zero on 3 targets. They had 169 total yards. They had a punt return and a kickoff return Touchdown. The Browns are just better at losing than the Jets.

They are bad and i trust our coaching staff way more than theirs to have the guys ready on a short week.

 

[Dec54]

Not too sure if this has been mentioned before or not. But I thought the Zebras had a good game. Not sure how many flags were thrown, but it didn't seem to be many.