NFL GAME DAY DISCUSSION Week 15 pre-game thread: Patriots vs Colts

[Nunchucks]

I am not all that scared about this. With the small size of the Colts' front seven, Stevenson might be the better option to run against them. Harris is not a Woodhead sized RB, but Stevenson is still considerably bigger than Harris. Probably has 15-20 pounds on Harris.

I might say that Stevenson is a better rb than Harris. Unsure

 

[PatsFanInVa]

I might say that Stevenson is a better rb than Harris. Unsure

These 2 guys are both backs that would be THE guy on another team, I will say that - a non-committee team (a rarity in the modern game.) What would Tennessee give to have that depth right now, with the king out

But a Taylor or a Henry, that's the next level. You'll see our guys flash a game where they get their c-note on 10 carries, but they don't get 20 carries to go wild.

 

[Ollie]

Gutted about Harris.

It's Weird as so many posters on here were convinced Harris was going to be fine for this week

 

[mikey m]

Gutted about Harris.

It's Weird as so many posters on here were convinced Harris was going to be fine for this week

Those hamstrings are tricky

 

[TheRainMaker]

Colts O-line reminds me of the Steelers O-line for a few years when the overrated Bell broke out. Colts line are creating Grand Canyon sized holes for Taylor.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Colts O-line reminds me of the Steelers O-line for a few years when the overrated Bell broke out. Colts line are creating Grand Canyon sized holes for Taylor.

Taylor was an all time record setting in college, put up elite testing numbers, and now leads the NFL in rushing. I don't think he's anything like Bell. He's legitimately talented, and I could not understand in the slightest how he fell out of the first round. Most predictable successful running back since Adrian Peterson in my opinion.

 

[Nunchucks]

I do not feel good about this game

 

[Mack Herron]

Gutted about Harris.

It's Weird as so many posters on here were convinced Harris was going to be fine for this week

Many folks on the Pats board taking a Patriots-favored optimistic outlook? Nah.

 

[Ollie]

Many folks on the Pats board taking a Patriots-favored optimistic outlook? Nah.

There is being pro pats and then there is saying that a RB that's pulled a hammy will def be ready for the next game when you havent got a clue if he will or won't

 

[Ollie]

Those hamstrings are tricky

That was what i said but i got shouted down. I hope JJ is back?

 

[Mack Herron]

There is being pro pats and then there is saying that a RB that's pulled a hammy will def be ready for the next game when you havent got a clue if he will or won't

That’s a high bar you’re setting there for posting.

 

[Mack Herron]

That was what i said but i got shouted down. I hope JJ is back?

Unlikely. Even if they take him off the Covid reserve tomorrow, he hasn’t practiced. Rham all night with Bolden on most passing downs and a smattering of receivers.

 

[Fuzz]

Hopefully they are just being cautious, and Harris didn’t re-tweak his hammy.

 

[Mack Herron]

Hopefully they are just being cautious, and Harris didn’t re-tweak his hammy.

No indication of re-injury. Even mild hammies can take 1-3 weeks. Better safe than sorry here because re-injury is common and could cost him the season.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

Since we now know that Harris is incapable of staying healthy for a full season, how does bb get him healthy enough to lead us through the playoffs?

 

[Pats2000]

I do not feel good about this game

You might have the rona

 

[BTTA]

The bigger question than this game, is next week against the Bills. If the goal is to ensure Harris is ready for the post season.
On the other hand, they may pass 42 times and run it 3 next week.

 

[BTTA]

Presumably he's had a bad case and has not yet fully recovered. Extremely unlikely still testing positive.

Coming back too soon risks myocarditis (as with the ex-Red Sox pitcher, ERod).

Incidence of myocarditis in professional athletes post-Covid is 0.6%

Inflammatory Heart Disease in Professional Athletes With Prior COVID-19 and Return-to-Play Cardiac Screening

This cross-sectional study compiles data from multiple North American professional sports teams to assess the prevalence of detectable inflammatory heart disease in professional athletes with prior coronavirus disease 2019 infection.

jamanetwork.com

Yeah, this is concerning for the guy. If he got a bad case, the cardio recovery could easily take the rest of this season.
Did you read that study? .6% is such a tiny number it leaves me wondering how often they get myocarditis as a matter of routine, from the exertion alone.

 

[Ollie]

Since we now know that Harris is incapable of staying healthy for a full season, how does bb get him healthy enough to lead us through the playoffs?

How many backs don't miss any games through a season? especially ones with such a bruising running style? Not calling you out, it's a genuine question. If he only misses one game this year thats not too bad.

 

[farn]

They have Ozigbo on the PS whom they can elevate.

Is this finally the day JONAS G returns to the opponent of his liking ? Is it time to respect the clock once again ?!?!