PostGame Thread OFFICIAL 2025 Week 16 Postgame Thread: Patriots Clinch Playoff Berth with 28-24 win over Ravens

[DaBruinz]

Mike has it wrong. Odukoya has an Exemption because he's part of the NFL's Europe prospects. Only way it opens a spot for a position player is if THAT player also has an exemption.. But I'm not sure about that.

 

[SEA_Pat]

Drake Maye sucked when I said it. I fail to see the issue with the remark. It was a matter of fact.

Y'all sensitive as hell.

So the guy who threw for almost 400 yards and came back by throwing a perfect pass over the WR's shoulder then won the game with 2 minutes to go "sucked" because he made one bad play? Do you sit there yelling "DRAKE MAYE SUCKS!" then "DRAKE MAYE IS THE GREATEST QB EVER TO PLAY THE GAME" depending on the outcome of each play? What an odd way to watch football. You must be very exciting to be around when the game is on.

Since you appear to lack self-awareness, perhaps this "Pro Tip" from one of the oldsters might help? The proper way to respond to the first poster would be "Yeah, I was a bit out of control there, sorry. Love our QB." Or, of course, you could continue to insult everyone who points out your lack of maturity and OTT behavior in the game threads by calling us weirdos. Up to you, Junior.

 

[Uptown]

Get this guy outta here. He has zero passion for the game & no professionalism. Doesn’t care about his teammates or winning at all. Overrated & not worth the money. Wished we could have gotten Aiyuk, Ridley, Godwin or someone of that ilk…

 

[Uptown]

Nice job Lowe & Marrone

 

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[fnordcircle]

Never get the Collingsworth hate, he's easily the best in the biz.

He is sorta ****y and seems highly opinionated. Which means people love him when he's glazing our team and screech bias/Patriots hate when he's ****ting on us for playing like ass.

Personally, I think he's really good. I prefer Romo for color but he seems pretty polarizing as well.

 

[Mack Herron]

KVN to the naughty list.

 

[Real fan 02]

What's Tonga? Chopped liver?

The Pats will likely draft either an EDGE or LB in the 1st round.

Jennings has shown to be capable in this defense.

Landry and Chaisson will be guys to watch.. I can't see them keeping both, drafting an Edge guy while also keeping Swinson and Ponder.

I'd love for them to find a 275lb Edge guy in the McGinest mold.. someone who can play standing up or with his hand in the dirt.. Who can set the edge on the weak side as well as provide a good pass rush

I was in on Tonga when we signed him when some balked started him being a significant player for us.. he has been vital on the DL and at FB.. absolutely he should be retained. We are not going to have ALL Pro players at every position we need beefed up depth. We are seeing the impact of what injuries are doing to the current depth we have. Landry is under control for the next 2 seasons.. but I can see him possibly retiring after the season even though he's only 29. Chaisson I've mentioned that he will see a team friendly offer and it will be his deal to say no to..
A 3 year 24 million deal somewhere like that.

Absolutely we will draft EDGE high in the first round i feel it's the biggest need on the team next to OG.

What's Tonga? Chopped liver?

The Pats will likely draft either an EDGE or LB in the 1st round.

Jennings has shown to be capable in this defense.

Landry and Chaisson will be guys to watch.. I can't see them keeping both, drafting an Edge guy while also keeping Swinson and Ponder.

I'd love for them to find a 275lb Edge guy in the McGinest mold.. someone who can play standing up or with his hand in the dirt.. Who can set the edge on the weak side as well as provide a good pass rush

 

[Real fan 02]

Right I get that but I don't want them to "play it safe" and start sitting players for the sake of extra rest when there's a lot to play for week 18. You beat Miami you might be skipping the wildcard. It's basically a playoff game

I get everything your saying. It's just with protocols hendo has to clear it first it's out of the hands of the team and the NFL is an independent Doctor that clears players. Hopefully he's good to go next next week.

If Denver drops another game and we beat jets then our chances are wonderful for the 1 overall seed.

 

[Real fan 02]

He and Boutte both. I didn’t like the way Boutte’s arms spanned when he hit his head, that’s why he lost the ball. It’s a bad neurological sign.

Agreed there. I hope Boutte isn't lost for any significant time he and hendo are big pieces to what we do on offense.

 

[Real fan 02]

Statistically it was elite.

Visually I was always at the edge of my seat because Chiasson and Landry could not set the edge, were often washed out, and it looked to me like they were directing run outside by jumping inside, while the Patriots DBs -- all of them -- were filling in down the line and making bonecrunching tackles. Even Marcus Jones was flying in and throwing his body around. I was waiting for one of them to be injured.

You can't sustain this run D when you're gambling like this so often.

Correct. Early in the season especially wit gonoz out teams found it easy to throw on us rather than run at Williams and Tonga.. go back to the Tampa game even when Williams was playing we slipped up on the run and Williams was pissed about it.. teams are going to the outside.. I just believe guys have had to endure so many snaps and play through different ailments also the week 14 bye was tough for them.

NFL players bodies are totally different from September to December especially on this team where the depth is problematic. The running backs get to the 2nd level far to easy.

 

[PatsFan2]

Nice job Lowe & Marrone

V-Lowe is much improved that Sack and QB hit numbers are impressive for him. QB pressures and hurries are overrated stats: most times the Defenders don't even get there. Lowe might have earned himself some free decent $$$$$ in FA.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

He is sorta ****y and seems highly opinionated. Which means people love him when he's glazing our team and screech bias/Patriots hate when he's ****ting on us for playing like ass.

Personally, I think he's really good. I prefer Romo for color but he seems pretty polarizing as well.

I guess that’s what I like about him.
He’s honest and rarely pulls his punches and he really knows the game.
People might not like how he slurps up some players ball sweat (Mahomes), but he did the same thing for Brady and us when we were great, and he’s highly complimentary of Drake.
He calls it like it is, I appreciate that.

 

[Real fan 02]

V-Lowe is much improved that Sack and QB hit numbers are impressive for him. QB pressures and hurries are overrated stats: most times the Defenders don't even get there. Lowe might have earned himself some free decent $$$$$ in FA.

I would retain him.. the depth at OT is scary.. personally I don't think beer chugging Campbell is gonna be back this season.. especially with Lowe holding up..

 

[PatsFan2]

I would retain him.. the depth at OT is scary.. personally I don't think beer chugging Campbell is gonna be back this season.. especially with Lowe holding up..

That Might be hard to do seeing how watered down the League and College Players are. A Team might say I'll take chance on V-Lowe with his experience over a Rookie. We are going to need another Swing Tackle in the Draft also hoping that Marcus Bryant develops.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

I would retain him.. the depth at OT is scary.. personally I don't think beer chugging Campbell is gonna be back this season.. especially with Lowe holding up..

You don’t think Campbell will be back based on what?

 

[Real fan 02]

You don’t think Campbell will be back based on what?

Redirect Notice

He's not out for the year but it's a combination of it's still a serious injury, rehab, ect. And the Fact lowe is playing well. What makes you think Vrabel is going to rush his stud LT back and ruin him like Shanny did to RG3???

 

[Ring 6]

Never get the Collingsworth hate, he's easily the best in the biz.

To me Collinsworth by far the worst. He is obtuse to what is happening on the field, seemingly just there to over praise players.
There are numerous times he will make a comment such as “they’ve been doing that all night” after say a good run when the team has struggled to run the entire game.