Pre-Game Thread- Pats @ Vikings-Thanksgiving Game

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Dont like the timing of this matchup. Really wish iit were us playing them after their big win in buffalo. Oh well, we need to win in the trenches on both sides where they seem vulnerable. Just worried about the state of our OL and being able to do that. Rham and harris could feast on this d

 

[JMC00]

Is this a guy that knows anything?

that's the douchebag spike king, he knows less than me and you do.

 

[BB8XSBW]

The Patriots are facing a legit QB in Kirk Cousins.

He’s like the music group Nickleback. Everyone bad mouths them, but they’re actually pretty good. Severely underrated.

Surprised more people didn't appreciate the sarcasm of this post.

Fantastic stuff.

 

[TinhWoodhead]

From Patriots.com:


Game Preview: Patriots at Vikings

2022 REGULAR SEASON	NEW ENGLAND	MINNESOTA
Record	6-4	8-2
Divisional Standings	3rd	1st
Total Yards Gained	3,176	3,385
Total Offense (Rank)	317.6 (25)	338.5 (18)
Rush Offense	115.4 (17)	103.6 (24)
Pass Offense	202.0 (24)	234.9 (10)
Points Per Game	21.3 (20)	22.9 (13)
Total Yards Allowed	3,028	3,889
Total Defense (Rank)	302.8 (4)	388.9 (29)
Rush Defense	114.5 (13)	121.6 (18)
Pass Defense	188.3 (4)	267.3 (31)
Points Allowed/Game	16.9 (2)	23.1 (19)
Possession Avg.	31:00	28:40
Sacks Allowed/Yards Lost	28/182	27/199
Sacks Made/Yards	36/233	26/171
Total Touchdowns Scored	22	27
Penalties Against/Yards	60/473	54/436
Punts/Avg.	44/42.6	48/46.8
Turnover Differential	0 (16T)	+7 (3T)
Punts/Avg.	44/42.6	48/46.8

why are there two punts/avg columns…

 

[TinhWoodhead]

This is the only Thursday nighter I’m looking foward to

 

[Patsfan1958]

 

[BB8XSBW]

The guys on this team are just built different.

First, Mac comes back in only 4 weeks from an injury that took Jimmy G out of action for 9 weeks.

Now, David Andrews is set to return soon from an injury that would have been a season ender for literally anybody else outside of this organization.

 

[JayNM]

The guys on this team are just built different.

First, Mac comes back in only 4 weeks from an injury that took Jimmy G out of action for 9 weeks.

Now, David Andrews is set to return soon from an injury that would have been a season ender for literally anybody else outside of this organization.

And Guerrero is in Florida, so it has to be genetics, not some juju water

 

[BB8XSBW]

And Guerrero is in Florida, so it has to be genetics, not some juju water

I had completely forgotten about that guy. What an absolute fruitcake he was.

Imagine having that guy as your best friend.

 

[patsinthesnow]

 

[gitgronked82]

that's the douchebag spike king, he knows less than me and you do.

That’s spike king? Huh

Well, in this case he was actually right, thankfully.

 

[Sicilian]

Reminds me a little bit of Barmore last year. Looked to be season ending, he ended up not missing a game. He looked limited in that Buffalo playoff game, but hey... what Patriot DIDN'T?

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Andrews can skip this game and Buffalo as far as I am concerned. Having him back for the last 5 games would be wonderful.

 

[mike_usagisan]

Andrews can skip this game and Buffalo as far as I am concerned. Having him back for the last 5 games would be wonderful.

I want him back for Buffalo. Concede nothing!

 

[Ross12]

Andrews can skip this game and Buffalo as far as I am concerned. Having him back for the last 5 games would be wonderful.

Yeah I would hope if he’s not at least 80%, they hold him out this Thursday… but I definitely want him back for the home game against Buffalo… too important of a game.

 

[sb1]

Still cracks me up that the Vikings have an official fight song

 

[ashley]

Shocked to hear that Andrews was spotted at practice. Great news!!!!

 

[JMC00]

 

[Kontradiction]

Shocked to hear that Andrews was spotted at practice. Great news!!!!

Andrews at 50-75% is still better than Ferentz.

 

[Calhoun44]

Indoor stadium, no wind, no cold, good track field. We in trouble...

Totally disagree... This defense is gonna get after Cousins and stymie every facet of their offense. Trouble! I laugh at trouble when Kirk Cousins is involved. Teams have been watching our defense and they are shaking in their boots. We are a dominant defense; I know it is hard for people to see a Patriots team that doesn't win with a super stud HOF QB and twitchy WR and one of the greatest blocking TE's of all time (not to mention his ability to catch the ball and score TD's and spike the siht out of it too). But it is time to embrace what we have instead of fret over what we don't have, I personally love this era of after TB and the search for the next way to win. every game is a puzzle to be figured out by BB and his minions. We still have 7 more games to go and continue to gel. This defense is being coached up more and more each week, hopefully a few more plays can be made on O and this train will be rolling as we head down the stretch. LFG.