Pre Game Thread - Lions @ Pats

[JMC00]

Jones going to Parker for a TD 0 TD 4 INT (3 games)
Zappe going to Parker for a TD 1 TD 0 INT (1 game)

 

[mgteich]

Now watch Zappe go for like 25/35 for 350 3 TD with a week of starter reps.

Geno Smith shredded them.

If Zappe is anywhere near the QB that Geno is (not a very high bar), then the game will be an easy one.

 

[JMC00]

If Zappe is anywhere near the QB that Geno is (not a very high bar), then the game will be an easy one.

Granted Smith had Metcalf and Lockett but it's not like Parker, Agholor, Bourne, and Meyers(?) haven't proven they can do work. Parker had 150-160 against Ravens who held Stefon Diggs to 60 yards.

 

[JMC00]

 

[Jlaff]

I have high hopes for the guy but this picture terrifies me. He looks like Jack Skellington lol.

Biggest challenge for Thornton entering the NFL - learning to support the combined weight of his head and a helmet.

 

[ashley]

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

In his next lifetime. Guy was never good in his prime and now he’s well past his prime..I can’t imagine him being able to win an nfl game right now unless his defense and special teams plays lights out like week 3 of 2016. Calling Hoyer’s arm a noodle is an insult to all noodles

Yeah just have like seven pass attempts all game.

Seriously.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Wow

Mac Jones limited in Wednesday's practice

Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday that Mac Jones has "definitely made progress" in his rehab from a high-ankle sprain.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

 

[DaBruinz]

WOW.. I'm amazed that the Lions can field a team.. Their top 4 Wide-outs, their Top TE, and Top RB didn't practice today. Not to mention their starting and #1 reserve center.

Brown, and Swift didn't play this past Sunday.

 

[DaBruinz]

Any recent news on Thornton? No, I don't want to rush him back. I would like to see him start practicing soon. He adds such a dynamic to the offensive game plan.

EDIT: Just saw that he started practicing. Which is awesome. The Pats could, in theory, put Jonnu on the IR and activate Thornton. They still have to make a move since they added Cannon to the 53.

 

[jdlboot14]

I'm betting the Lions skill guys will play Sunday.
But I can't imagine Mac playing on that gimpy ankle. I can't believe he's hopping around at practice already.
Problem is - we have 1 TE (who's been invisible) and no 3rd Down back (MonTy).
If Zappe plays, it's going to be rough. But I don't see any other option.
Also, now that Gilbert is back, I'd rather have him as our 2 or 3 than Hoyer. If you need that voice in the locker room, then put him on the PS.

 

[JMC00]

I think Pats run defense is a bit better than stats say. They just faced Lamar Jackson and Aaron Jones in back to back weeks who are good runners.
Najee Harris, Chase Edmunds and Raheem Mostert did nothing against them.

 

[PScottman]

Now watch Zappe go for like 25/35 for 350 3 TD with a week of starter reps.

Only way the kid gets 35 pass attempts in this game is if they are:

1. Behind (and even then its iffy)
2. In 2d and 3d and long over half the snaps
3. All of the above.

 

[gitgronked82]

I'm betting the Lions skill guys will play Sunday.
But I can't imagine Mac playing on that gimpy ankle. I can't believe he's hopping around at practice already.
Problem is - we have 1 TE (who's been invisible) and no 3rd Down back (MonTy).
If Zappe plays, it's going to be rough. But I don't see any other option.
Also, now that Gilbert is back, I'd rather have him as our 2 or 3 than Hoyer. If you need that voice in the locker room, then put him on the PS.

Why are you betting the lions skill guys play? They haven’t practiced in the last couple weeks and Campbell suggested that waiting until after the bye would help swift. Seems likely swift will be out again

 

[JMC00]

 

[venecol]

Wait, so is PFF trash or great, which is it?

 

[Ross12]

Only way the kid gets 35 pass attempts in this game is if they are:

1. Behind (and even then its iffy)
2. In 2d and 3d and long over half the snaps
3. All of the above.

Yeah I would say like… 20 pass attempts, maybe less.

 

[ashley]

Good morning everyone, getting you ready for a Thursday here in Patriot land!!!

 

[Triumph]

Wow

Mac Jones limited in Wednesday's practice

Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday that Mac Jones has "definitely made progress" in his rehab from a high-ankle sprain.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

TO should not rush back.

After the BYE looks good to test that ankle.

 

[captain stone]

Wow! I am not a chubby chaser, but I think his legs are thinner than any girl's I have ever dove between.

Yep; BoneyT's legs make Shawn Crable's look like Schwarzenegger"s from the Twins movie in comparison.

Didn't realize that recovering from a shoulder injury precluded one from working on thighs & calves...