Post Game Thread Ravens @ Pats

[bormio]

Great win, albeit one filled with dizzying highs and frustrating lows.

The offense really stepped up and took it to the alleged #1 total defense, which was totally dominated. Almost 500 yards of offense, including 95 yards on the ground against an allegedly impenetrable Ravens front. LGB and the offensive line played great. Brady was vintage as he is wont to be in these type of games.

The defense was impressive. They allowed some chunk yardage near the end, but overall they played great in the run and in coverage. They got pressure on Flacco, disrupted the timing and knocking him off his spot. They were great in the run game, Brown especially had some explosive plays, including the stuff for the safety. They, and not the Ravens, looked like the better defense.

The special teams allowed the Ravens back into a game they had no business being in. Namely, Cyrus Jones who had what may have been the worst play I've seen in a few years from a Patriots player. Moreover, that was not the first time tonight that he drifted into the ball as it tumbled across the turf. Slater also was disappointing with that lack of ball security on the kickoff, but he was coming back from injury, and is not someone who ordinarily returns kickoffs. The loss of Amendola had a severe trickle-down effect on the return game tonight. Luckily it did not cost them a win.

McClellin's great block on the FG attempt, Ghost, and the coverage were the lone bright spots on the ST units tonight.

Overall, great win, and great to see the offense step up and dispel the notion that the unit falters without Gronkowski, the LOS battle won by the more physical team, and Brady get his 100th win at home.

Allen had a couple of kicks inside the 2.

 

[sevengables_2207]

Allen had a couple of kicks inside the 2.

He did and I forgot to mention that, and also props to Jones for the great play saving the ball at the one that set up the safety.

 

[cmasspatsfan]

This game got me emotionally prepared for the playoffs

 

[Satchboogie3]

The only thing going through my head right now: "Luck be a lady tonight"!! The Pats have to be the favorites to win another championship. It's just a matter of keeping the ship going, keeping up the intensity, and not getting a stinker/unlucky at the wrong time. The Drive For Five. #Just Do It.

 

[A Defiant Goose]

I'm hearing a lot of ****ty excuses about Jimmy Smith as if he's the second coming of 2009 Revis that can transform defenses from the 2016 Browns into the 85 Bears

 

[SVN]

hahaha

 

[rads2005]

Well, if I was going to rag on the defense before, it's only fair that I give them credit against a very good offense. Matt Patricia gets credit too for pulling out all the stops and manufacturing a pass rush any way he can. I thought Chris Long has been solid all season but I also thought he was a more dangerous pass rusher when healthy than he's showed.

Why was Cyrus Jones out at cornerback after giving up that atrocious turnover? He badly misplayed that 47 yard completion. He had to have been mentally reeling after that. It's not rocket science to say he's completely screwed mentally on punt returns- he's so freaking hesitant on whether to catch it or get out of the way now.

It definitely should just be a running back out there if you have to protect Edelman. WTF with putting Slater out there? He never handles the ball, of course he's a high risk of fumbling.

Brady's unreal, but that was a really odd mental error on that interception. That lost 3 points looked like it was going to be really important until he made up for it with that perfect throw to Hogan. Brady did the same thing in the playoffs trying to toss it up to Gronk I remember. He's usually pretty smart about just taking the sack.

Encouraging progress from the defense!

 

[SVN]

Randy moss on the post game is so awesome.

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

Oh, ****--if Ridley gets sent to the doghouse at a time when we probably would've won the SB with a better run game, Cyrus Jones shouldn't be anywhere near the ball on return duty for the rest of the season.

I'm completely baffled as to why he's received so many chances. He's fumbling more than 1/3 returns this year. That's insanity.

Not quite a 1/3....but pretty damn close



Apparently he looks good in practice, which possibly convinces Belichick to put him back there in games...but something's mentally off with Cyrus, and until he gets it corrected, he shouldn't be near the ball

 

[sevengables_2207]

I'm hearing a lot of ****ty excuses about Jimmy Smith as if he's the second coming of 2009 Revis that can transform defenses from the 2016 Browns into the 85 Bears

If it's from the Ravens and their fans, then it is the norm for them to scapegoat anything and everything that pops into their heads to explain their own failures during the game.

 

[SVN]

so no one from the pats came out to talk to the espn crew ?

 

[BobDigital]

They showed Suggs comments (tape) on CSN and apologized for it (i guess they didn't know he dropped the f-bomb). Frankly at 1am you don't need to apologize for the F-bomb IMO.

 

[meatface]

If it's from the Ravens and their fans, then it is the norm for them to scapegoat anything and everything that pops into their heads to explain their own failures during the game.

Ravens fans are just the worst, their reddit thread was just everyone saying they wished pollard was in to hurt Brady.

 

[sevengables_2207]

Ravens fans are just the worst, their reddit thread was just everyone saying they wished pollard was in to hurt Brady.

That's pathetic. I am sure there are some decent Ravens fans out their but like pond scum, it's their more belligerent fans tend to gather at the forums.

 

[VJCPatriot]

We really made it hard on ourselves. Basically gift-wrapped them TWO TDs from special teams gaffes.
Turnovers always hurt. But as usual, Tom Terrific delivers. In crunch time, the TD pass to Hogan was a thing of beauty.

Don't look but I believe we have a deep threat now folks! Hogan is averaging a career best 17.9 yards per catch this season! With Mitchell looking solid and Hogan taking it over the top of defenses, we might just have something good going here. Bennett stepped up huge as well.

A real good team win. McClellin's FG block was insane. Malcolm Brown's safety? He's stepping up!

A real up and down game. We looked in total control really, but almost gave it away due to our own mistakes. Most importantly we are now in the driver's seat for AFC #1 seed!

I'm sure BB has lots of coaching points from today's game. We gotta clean it up to beat the best teams left on our schedule.

 

[dannydyn]

Gotta be very satisfied with the defense tonight. Definitely one of their best games of the year. Not really sure anybody in the AFC really matches up against us well. For instance the Giants matchup perfectly with Dallas, but the I don't see a kryponite within the conference like Dallas has. I don't think there is an afc team out there that Would really cause a problem

Steelers offense against our secondary match up without too many problems.

 

[dannydyn]

Law of average about to kick in this coming Sunday. We're overdue for a win at that pot-high stadium.

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[SVN]

Ravens fans are just the worst, their reddit thread was just everyone saying they wished pollard was in to hurt Brady.

there are dumb fans everywhere. the generalt /r/nfl thread on reddit has ravens fans who are generally okay

 

[dannydyn]

Who else is ready to finally bully Denver? I can't wait.

Wolfe, Ward, Talib, etc. Prepared to driven into the ground. Won't get to Tom every snap with a 3 man rush and a center bobbling his head pre-snap either.

F Elway. F Von. F Siemian. F that dumb "LETS GO D" chant.

I CAN'T WAIT.

You mean that ****ing obnoxious 'IN-COMP-LETE' chant... [emoji19]

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[denverpatsfan]

Headed to the game on Sunday. Amazing win tonite. I hope they can keep the momentum.