Poll: Have you ever been more nervous before playing a 1-12 opponent?

[ensoul]

Nope. I will watch the games and hope they win but win or lose does it really matter? This team isn't a contender which should be clear to everyone after getting manhandled by the texans, ravens and now KC at home.

 

[1960Pats]

I got a bad feeling about this one.

 

[NE_Zealot]

Does it matter? If the Pats win it’ll be because they filmed the Bungles last week. If they lose they cheated and still lost and the public humiliation from that would be monumental.

So I guess it’s a must-win against a 1-12 team. That hurt my brain typing that.

 

[jboston19]

I fully expect this to be a blowout. They poked the bear.

 

[Milloymam]

No, though the game might be closer than expected

 

[1960Pats]

Nope. I will watch the games and hope they win but win or lose does it really matter? This team isn't a contender which should be clear to everyone after getting manhandled by the texans, ravens and now KC at home.

Last year they lost to five teams (none of them made the playoffs) and had a worse record. How did that work out?
When will people finally get it?

 

[NE_Zealot]

I fully expect this to be a blowout. They poked the bear.

Yeah I can see the Pats using it as motivation and the offense responding by scoring 10 points.

 

[Nikolai]

The Red Cross may have to show up to escort the Bungles players off the field...

Pats win easy.

 

[LuRkeR1978]

"We're on to Cincinnati" started this whole second ride.

What happened?

 

[RobertWeathers]

Last year they lost to five teams (none of them made the playoffs) and had a worse record. How did that work out?
When will people finally get it?

Agree but they were also 4-0 vs playoff teams in reg season.

With that said if they play to their potential they are still one of the best teams in the conference

 

[jboston19]

Yeah I can see the Pats using it as motivation and the offense responding by scoring 10 points.

They were blowing out bad teams early in the year. This should be a good game for Harry and Wynn to get their feet under them. If they do lay an egg here, it’s absolutely time to panic.

 

[maust]

RLKAG(P2)

No matter the opponents record I've got the same 'nervous' feeling I have playing any opponent this time of year; incurring/aggravating injuries that might impact the real season that begins in a few weeks.

 

[NE_Zealot]

They were blowing out bad teams early in the year. This should be a good game for Harry and Wynn to get their feet under them. If they do lay an egg here, it’s absolutely time to panic.

Sure but I’m worried about wins against playoff teams in January. Beating a hapless 1-12 squad essentially means nothing. Buffalo next week is critical.

 

[JarOfMayo51]

I'm not concerned about losing the game. They'll win.

I am concerned about how they execute.

For example, the Bungles have a horrific run D. If the run game can't be established I'll be annoyed.

I'd also like to see more competency and consistency in the passing game

Time to start .

Bengals are dead last in run defense, giving up a whopping 158/ypg on the ground. If there was ever a day to work on toting the rock, this would be it. If they can't find success on the ground against this team, oh boy...

 

[JarOfMayo51]

Nope. I will watch the games and hope they win but win or lose does it really matter? This team isn't a contender which should be clear to everyone after getting manhandled by the texans, ravens and now KC at home.

They didn't get manhandled by KC, that was a very close game and was incredibly one sided in the officiating department. It wasn't a game where there was 1 call that people complain about, it was consistent throughout the game with some of the most BS calls that could rival the 2006 AFCCG

Id agree that the Texans and Ravens manhandled them pretty good, but mostly because the offense was completely inept and has been turning the ball over to boot

 

[Patstastic]

As others have noted, Bengals are dead last in run defense. If the RB's cannot run on this team, it's definitely time to panic.

I think the Patriots will win. But I'm more concerned with how they look. If this is another sloppy offensive performance, and the defense has to bail them out, yikes. If this isn't at least a 14 point win. Even more yikes.

 

[TheAdultintheRoom]

I think the Patriots win, but it is not going to be the blowout that cures all our ills. It's going to be a close, low scoring game.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Until I see otherwise, im nervous about our offense vs any defense including Cincinnati. Since the bye it’s pretty much been a matter of how bad they may play and how much the defense will be able to make up for.

I’ll take any win and no injuries. Sadly the answer to this poll for me would actually be yes because in fact I don’t remember ever being nervous for a 1-12 opponent. Not that they’re any good but they have not been a cakewalk lately as they were earlier, last 4 games have all been one score losses or wins. Really would’ve preferred whatever the backup Qb name is too over going against dalton because while dalton is average at best, the other guy flat out sucked.

 

[102 Pat]

 

[Ring 6]

I'm not concerned about losing the game. They'll win.

I am concerned about how they execute.

For example, the Bungles have a horrific run D. If the run game can't be established I'll be annoyed.

I'd also like to see more competency and consistency in the passing game

Time to start .

I want to see them use formation, personnel and play design to get receivers open.