Patriots Pregame Thread Week 17 pregame: Pats vs Jax

[sb1]

I better start this one. we’re 0-2 since I started my last one. Lol

Goes without saying that we better win this game or heads will need to roll.

 

[denverpatsfan]

Can they beat the other Josh Allen??

 

[Sciz]

Can they beat the other Josh Allen??

He’s out. Has to miss 10 days as an unvaccinated positive, and next Sunday is day 10.

 

[sb1]

He’s out. Has to miss 10 days as an unvaccinated positive, and next Sunday is day 10.

Myles Jack is on the COVID list too. Was added before the game today. Don’t know his vaccination status.

 

[Pats2000]

We're on to Jacksonville

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Can't pick a much better 'stop the bleeding game' opponent. We need this one

As I said in the other thread, biggest thing I want to see besides a W and no injuries, is Mac having a solid game, been a while since he's had one. If we want any chance of doing anything in the postseason it's time to get back on the rise.

 

[LightSkinSmurf]

Will win this one because jaguars. Miami though......

 

[Toofy]

I hope they place the game on mac's shoulders . We need it for post season and having Mac make no passes during buffalo windy game has had a detrimental effect on Mac . He seems to have lost a. Bit of zing and confidence and receivers are also not helping much .

 

[doesntmatter1]

I'm not feeling optimistic even against the Jags. If our defense decides to play like crap, we can't stop them. It is almost impressive to not force a single punt. I'm bitter and maybe a loss to the lowly Jags will wake us up.

 

[‘Mondre]

I hope they place the game on mac's shoulders . We need it for post season and having Mac make no passes during buffalo windy game has had a detrimental effect on Mac . He seems to have lost a. Bit of zing and confidence and receivers are also not helping much .

I would agree but we’re thin at wr, and it’s not looking like McDaniels wants smith involved in the passing game. And harry.

 

[FCB02062]

no excuses. this should be a walk in the park, game should be over in the first half..... and this SHOULD be a game to get the quarterback right and get him some confidence. they should be able to hit some throws downfield...but this is the post Brady Pats and should means very little w this iteration of the Patriots. Coach Bill, Skippy and Boy Nepotism have it right in front of them. Beat Jacksonville and you're almost guaranteed a spot in the tournament.
Agholor should be back, Bourne will have a week of practice. Let Mac sling it.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I would agree but we’re thin at wr, and it’s not looking like McDaniels wants smith involved in the passing game. And harry.

Bourne should have a full week of practice and hopefully Agholor will clear concussion protocols.

 

[Delicate Genius]

The Pats clinch a playoff spot with a win and a Dolphins or Raiders loss.

 

[Triumph]

Clinching scenarios for next week:

- Patriots win + Dolphins loss tomorrow (@ New Orleans)
- Patriots win + Dolphins loss (@ Tennessee)
- Patriots win + Raiders loss (@ Indianapolis)

 

[JMC00]

maybe a loss to the lowly Jags will wake us up.

So your logic is they need to lose to the Jags and be potentially out of the playoffs just to beat Miami the next week and still not get it the playoffs?

Odd take.

It is almost impressive to not force a single punt

There is context to that

bills starting positions

Buf 39 (needed to convert a 4th down to keep drive going)
Buf 25 (held to a FG)
NE 33 (no points allowed)
NE 42 (should have forced them to punt as the C committed a false start that would have made it 4th & 12 from the NE 45, Jackson also just missed an INT by finger tips in the end zone)
Buf 20 (held to a FG)
Buf 34
Buf 25 (Jackson dropped INT, Collins had Allen short on 4th down but got knocked out of the tackle by a teammate)

bills only had 1 TD drive that went more than 60 yards where they didn't need to convert a 4th down

people can disagree but Pats were the ST being better than meh and Jackson having better hands yesterday away from allowing 19 points.

 

[RIpats88]

Should win this one. And Trevor Lawrence should throw a couple more picks. Pretty sure he's leading the league in interceptions

 

[upstater]

Just remember, the Bills lost to the Jags.

 

[sb1]

Just remember, the Bills lost to the Jags.

So did the Dolphins. If the Jags managed to score from the 1 yard line yesterday they would be 3-0 against the division.

 

[farn]

I’m less confident in this team for the 2021 season. But I’m very confident in the Jax game.

 

[Guts]

So your logic is they need to lose to the Jags and be potentially out of the playoffs just to beat Miami the next week and still not get it the playoffs?

Odd take.


There is context to that

bills starting positions

Buf 39 (needed to convert a 4th down to keep drive going)
Buf 25 (held to a FG)
NE 33 (no points allowed)
NE 42 (should have forced them to punt as the C committed a false start that would have made it 4th & 12 from the NE 45, Jackson also just missed an INT by finger tips in the end zone)
Buf 20 (held to a FG)
Buf 34
Buf 25 (Jackson dropped INT, Collins had Allen short on 4th down but got knocked out of the tackle by a teammate)

bills only had 1 TD drive that went more than 60 yards where they didn't need to convert a 4th down

people can disagree but Pats were the ST being better than meh and Jackson having better hands yesterday away from allowing 19 points.

You're sounding like Bills fans after we beat them. It's okay they were the better team yesterday it happens.