Why I think Pats play to win on Sunday...

[justinb]

Well at least from a game-plan perspective...

1. Andre Johnson will give the DB's one last look at premier wideouts ( R. Wayne, V Jackson)

2. Pats would prefer to play NYJets than B-more. Winning increases chances.

3. More on the running game, I think you see all 5 get alot of touches, even Boney-fumbly-Maroney...

4. Brady can be protected, by running some 3 step drops, tight end passes. There are plenty of ways to protect players, while still having them on the field.

5. Who likes to lose?? no one! I think if we have the lead, and Hoyer comes in...we could still win, with running the ball, short passes to edelman, and some good defense.

 

[BradfordPatsFan]

Re: Why i think Pats play to win on Sunday....

I agree with respect to running the ball. However, I don't believe the Patriots can play the Jets in the opening round.

 

[supafly]

Re: Why i think Pats play to win on Sunday....

Well at least from a game-plan perspective...

1. Andre Johnson will give the DB's one last look at premier wideouts ( R. Wayne, V Jackson)

2. Pats would prefer to play NYJets than B-more. Winning increases chances.

3. More on the running game, I think you see all 5 get alot of touches, even Boney-fumbly-Maroney...

4. Brady can be protected, by running some 3 step drops, tight end passes. There are plenty of ways to protect players, while still having them on the field.

5. Who likes to lose?? no one! I think if we have the lead, and Hoyer comes in...we could still win, with running the ball, short passes to edelman, and some good defense.

Once again, if the NYJ win they'd get a 5 seed, which would also guarantee that Cincy gets a 4th. It would be pretty much impossible to play the NYJ, except if many teams finished at 8-8--which would give it a slight outside chance.

We are most likely playing BAL as long as they beat OAK.

edit: sorry, question has already been answered while posting

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

Well at least from a game-plan perspective...

1. Andre Johnson will give the DB's one last look at premier wideouts ( R. Wayne, V Jackson)

2. Pats would prefer to play NYJets than B-more. Winning increases chances.

3. More on the running game, I think you see all 5 get alot of touches, even Boney-fumbly-Maroney...

4. Brady can be protected, by running some 3 step drops, tight end passes. There are plenty of ways to protect players, while still having them on the field.

5. Who likes to lose?? no one! I think if we have the lead, and Hoyer comes in...we could still win, with running the ball, short passes to edelman, and some good defense.

I can't see us winning if Brady sits the entire game,this offense has struggled at times WITH Brady let alone a whole game without him,the only way we win if Brady sits is with or more defensive turnovers