Game Day Thread Official Game Day Thread- Pats @ Texans

[Patriot Missile]

Stevenson needs to channel his inner Jonas Gray today. Just make the blocks you need to make, make the most of your reps. Oh and hold onto the gdball so you can continue to play.

 

[TheRainMaker]

We’re gonna make the Texans look like world beaters today.

Texans shouldn’t be able to move the ball much either. I see a low scoring game like 13-10.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Must win game. Feel like the d will need to carry us today

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Game will become Epic when they page Matt Light to come down out of the stands and suit up! You read it here first!

 

[RobertWeathers]

Stevenson needs to channel his inner Jonas Gray today. Just make the blocks you need to make, make the most of your reps. Oh and hold onto the gdball so you can continue to play.

Jonas Gray? Let's make sure he set his alarm clock.

 

[Fubby]

You don’t need to watch.

Good to know, I’ll take that into consideration.

 

[Mike the Brit]

Rham but no JJ. So Brandon Bolden is the 3rd down back? Not encouraged by that. Ah well, maybe BB knows something I don't. Go Pats!

 

[BradytoMosstoGronk]

What If our O-line today plays better than it has the whole season @DropKickFlutie might rethink his starting line up.

 

[sb1]

We’re gonna make the Texans look like world beaters today.

If that happens then Bill should retire after this game.

 

[Ross12]

Amendola is out. That helps compensate a little for the CB injuries.

I heard an interesting stat watching Lazar and Barth... Texans have only completed 69 passes so far this season total, but 28 of those (41%) have been to Brandin Cooks. The second-highest WR is Amendola with 6, and he's out.

 

[ashley]

I was thinking spread out, short passes, but we'll see.

 

[Ross12]

I was thinking spread out, short passes, but we'll see.

I think the Pats want to get the running game going or else they risk being too one-dimensional (and they want to stop Mac from getting totally battered so much...) Of course, who knows if your almost-entirely-replacement-level OL is capable of getting a ton of push.

Wonder if we'll see them use two TEs plus the fullback plus even Harry in tight for maximum blockage.

 

[jlu52]

Good to see Rham back in

Not under the best of circumstances, but he is a binkie of mine, and I'm looking very forward to his steady progress.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Rham but no JJ. So Brandon Bolden is the 3rd down back? Not encouraged by that. Ah well, maybe BB knows something I don't. Go Pats!

LET's GO BRANDON!!!

 

[venecol]

I've seen this idea of playing Hoyer thrown around and it sort of boggles my mind that people genuinely feel that way.

Because the offensive line might not play well due to personnel changes, we should not start our best quarterback? The quarterback who gives the team the best chance to succeed should not play because something bad might happen? On a 1-3 team that needs a win?

I'm not one who's big on "loser mentality" tropes and I understand that sometimes it's smart to be pragmatic, but the idea of playing Hoyer is pretty darn weak, IMO. Do you think Tom Brady would have that mentality - if his starting offensive line was out, that he'd rather not play because the offense might struggle and he might get hurt? Weaksauce.

Show some mental toughness and go out there and execute at a high level with the players who are available.

I agree. We shouldn't put Hoyer out there. He's the brains in the QB room.

 

[PatsFanInVa]

Our cries of "Free Rhamondre" have been answered. A running game feast would be fine, as would a Mac Flurry. However it breaks down, here's hoping the O-line can do its job. And here's hoping I'm not stupid for not worrying about the D.

 

[ashley]

I think the Pats want to get the running game going or else they risk being too one-dimensional (and they want to stop Mac from getting totally battered so much...) Of course, who knows if your almost-entirely-replacement-level OL is capable of getting a ton of push.

Wonder if we'll see them use two TEs plus the fullback plus even Harry in tight for maximum blockage.

Good point Ross, we'll see.. ps...love the new pic...I want to see Oliver too. lol

 

[PatsFanInVa]

We’re gonna make the Texans look like world beaters today.

This is a Patriots fan board.

 

[long distance]

Rham but no JJ. So Brandon Bolden is the 3rd down back? Not encouraged by that. Ah well, maybe BB knows something I don't. Go Pats!

Rham is actually better route runner and catcher, his problem was PP. We'll see.

 

[DropKickFlutie]

What If our O-line today plays better than it has the whole season @DropKickFlutie might rethink his starting line up.

Bench Mac! Play Hoyer.

Also time to play SloJuan and Bentley on defense. The best protection for Mac Jones today is keep the Patriot defense on the field....

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