PostGame Thread Official Post Game Thread- Pats beat the Panthers

[Joker]

there's always some kind of hate aimed at the Pats when they win...wouldn't be surprised to see a complete rundown of all the "gates" and Hernandez stories on Monday morning when the brainless Shannon Sharpes and bird brained Nick Wrights start vomiting up their "takes"

 

[Rob0729]

I don't think that 10 games is enough. I'm not sure that 11 games is enough.. 10 of the 16 AFC teams are within 1 game of each other.. The AFC North and AFC West are ridiculously tight with all 7 of 8 teams over .500 and KC at .500.

The Pats need the win against Cleveland to ensure they have the tie breaker over Cleveland in the WC. Cleveland may or may not win their Division. Barring a Total Collapse, I see Cleveland as the #1 or #2 team in the AFC North.. #2 means WC.

The Pats already have the Tiebreaker over the Chargers. The Pats need to continue winning conference games.

Play-off seeding is going to depend heavily on the Conference record for the 3 WC teams as well as overall record. That's why I think that 11 games might not be enough with the 17 game season.

There are no great teams are in the AFC. Most of the teams in the AFC are bunched together and average to slightly above average. That tells me that the top teams are going to lose a higher than average amount of games. So I won’t be surprised if a 9-8 team gets into the playoffs on the AFC.

Usually, when 10 or even 11 wins don’t guarantee you a playoff spot, the conference usually lopsided with only has a handful of really good teams and everyone else sucks.

 

[SlowGettingUp]

Yet another game with a guy holding Judon by his neck with no holding call. But I guess the penalty would have been declined anyhow - result was an interception.

What was with those delay of game penalties? Like Mac forgot about the game clock altogether a couple of times.

Bring on OBJ - granted Mac needed to get rid of the ball quickly, but still our WRs were close to invisible all game. All our WRs would benefit by being covered by the next lower corner if OBJ was here - he'd instantly be our number one receiver.

 

[KDPPatsfan85]

 

[DropKickFlutie]

3 wins in a row is excellent. Keep it up.

Still room to improve but less angry to point these out when they win. I could care less if a win is ugly or the stats don't look good. Just keep winning.

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[cmasspatsfan]

For the sake of his career, Donald should've refused to play us by any means. Should've stayed in concussion protocol or even smashed his own knee with a hammer if need be lol. That ghost thing was going away and now its like cemented. Mark Sanchez has won multiple playoff games but he is forever the buttfumble guy.

Some embarrassing moments are unshakable. Kids need to remember that before doing any talent show unprepared all willy nilly.

Its the Jete's stink, it never leaves you, kind of like getting sprayed by a skunk, you can smell it a long time.

 

[cmasspatsfan]

There are no great teams are in the AFC. Most of the teams in the AFC are bunched together and average to slightly above average. That tells me that the top teams are going to lose a higher than average amount of games. So I won’t be surprised if a 9-8 team gets into the playoffs on the AFC.

Usually, when 10 or even 11 wins don’t guarantee you a playoff spot, the conference usually lopsided with only has a handful of really good teams and everyone else sucks.

Yeah, in those years you had the Pats 14-2, the Chiefs 13-3 or so so it was more top heavy, there's more parity (I hate that word) this year.

 

[TheRainMaker]

This is certainly looking like 2001. Jekyll and Hyde Browns come to town next week so another possible win is on deck.

 

[jimnance]

I have no idea what this means.

It means you're too young to know

 

[40yrpatsfan]

Not sure who is worse Sam Darnold or Adam Archuleta?? Guess Bryant Gumbel got the short straw,Archuleta 's commentary is not only incorrect for the most part, but boring as hell.

I loved Archuleta today, one of the best imo.

 

[Kasmir]

GDT must have been orgasmic when Gilmore intercepted Mac...

 

[gtfanboy]

This is certainly looking like 2001. Jekyll and Hyde Browns come to town next week so another possible win is on deck.

Yea depends on which version shows up. I am hoping on the sh*tty version.

 

[Kasmir]

Myles Bryant won't be returning to the Practice Squad -- ever.

 

[40yrpatsfan]

I'd rather not depend on the luck of other teams doing badly. The Patriots have a chance to take this division by the horns by beating the Bills. That should be the focus. If you can get the division title, that's a way more sure way into the playoffs than hoping to get in via Wildcard.

Also don't count on 10 wins as a sure get into the playoffs anymore. The season has now stretched to 17 games instead of 16. It's quite likely that 11 wins has become the the new minimum win amount to gain wildcard entry into the playoffs.

6-2 to finish off the season doesn't look that unlikely anymore considering how weak the schedule is and the momentum the Pats have built in recent weeks. But yes, it is possible to sneak in with 10 wins by finishing 5-3, it just doesn't feel nearly a sure thing with a 17 game schedule.

Actually I think 10 wins gets anyone in this year cause there will be such a logjam of 8-9 and 9-8 teams.

 

[40yrpatsfan]

It should have been a penalty and as Hart says it is a bad look. But how is he intentionally trying to injure Burns?

when there's a ball on the ground there are very few things you can do to get yourself a penalty, least of all what Mac did.

 

[jah]

Myles Bryant won't be returning to the Practice Squad -- ever.

I thought that after his time playing in real games last year, then we still waived him and he cleared waivers. So it's hard to say.

 

[DropKickFlutie]

GDT must have been orgasmic when Gilmore intercepted Mac...

I do think Gilmore with 2 INTs already in not a lot of snaps shows the homers were wrong to claim Gilmore isn't still an elite CB1. I still think it was a mistake to not throw some cash and keep Gilmore.

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[RobertWeathers]

Myles Bryant won't be returning to the Practice Squad -- ever.

Man he hits hard.

I feel sorry for DJ Moore. Dude will need drugs and oxygen tonight.

 

[Triumph]

Nice win, the division is in play. RB room is too thin. Bring on the Bills.

Give JJ Taylor a real chance.

 

[Kasmir]

I thought that after his time playing in real games last year, then we still waived him and he cleared waivers. So it's hard to say.

He has too much good game tape now to not be picked up by someone. He's ferocious playing downhill as a slot CB.

Anyone notice what special teams he plays on?