Redskins v Patriots predictions

MTK · 10-24-2007, 12:07 PM

It's Wednesday, so it must be prediction time.

I have to be honest and say I am absolutely dreading this game. I love our defense, and we've all seen it a million times where a dominant offense gets shut down by a dominant defense. Can the Skins shock the world? Sure, why not? Stranger things have happened, right? With the Colts on the horizon the Patriots could get caught looking ahead and really who could blame them if that happened? But as we all know Belichick is great at keeping his team focused and they rarely ever have a letdown game.

Alright here, goes. Kool-Aid drinking aside, I don't like our odds in this one. I've been saying all week that it's going to take our best effort of the season, and the Pats to have an off day in order to win. Our offense has been struggling lately and if Rabach is out again I really don't like our chances to keep up with the Pats.

It pains me to say this, and I would love to be proven wrong, but the Pats win this one. I think our defense will keep it close, but if our offense can't sustain drives and keep the Patriots' 'O' off the field eventually our 'D' will break. If that's the case I see a close game until late when the Patriots pull away.

Patriots 30
Redskins 17

railcon56 · 10-24-2007, 12:11 PM

Redskins 28
Patriots 24

GTripp0012 · 10-24-2007, 12:11 PM

I'm leaving my 19-14 up as my title because I think it's a realistic possibility. I don't think we can win a shoot out.

I have faith that our defense can shut down a lot of what NE tries to do, but not all of it. Tom Brady is a great player having an insane year, and while I feel he will struggle at times this week, the Pats offense will move the ball and score on long drives.

The offense will score some points, and this will be competitive well into the 4th Quarter, but NE puts it away then.

28-20 Patriots.

irish · 10-24-2007, 12:12 PM

The Skins have improved from last year but this game will show just how far they have to go to be an elite team. This defeat will be total.

NE 42
Skins 6

724Skinsfan · 10-24-2007, 12:12 PM

Realistically: Patriots 33, Redskins 10

724Skinsfan's Super-Awesome Light's Out Pick That Only Means Anything In His Own Little World: Redskins 33, Patriots 10

Defensewins · 10-24-2007, 12:13 PM

Matty - I like your post.
Bellichicken and the Pats remember and respect Gregg Williams from his years with the Bills and having to play them twice a year. They know our scheme. Our defense will keep us in it for a while. I kind of see going the Pats-Dallas game. The Pats will pull away some point in the second or third quarter. 35-13

Gmanc711 · 10-24-2007, 12:14 PM

Well, I'll say this....I think this will be no walk in the park for New England. I really dont. This will be a nationally televised game on Sunday, we have one of the best defenses in the NFL, and I really think were going to have a pretty good offensive output this week, because quite frankly we dont have a choice but to really open things up and I really think that NFL or NOT, this team has the charachter where they will really bring an elevated game against the Patroits. I think the lack of respect the Redskins have been getting will have them come out swinging and really shock the Pats for a little bit, and be their toughest test to date.....

That being said....I really just don't see it. They really are that good, Bellicheck is really that good of a coach where these guys just dont have a letdown. Their ability to stay focused impresses me more than anything else about this team. I think we have the talent across the board to really match up with them, but being realistic...

I'll go New England 31 Washington 20....

EHH SCREW IT

REDSKINS 50 PATROITS 0!!!!

paulskinsfan · 10-24-2007, 12:14 PM

Pats: 24
Skins: 10

12thMan · 10-24-2007, 12:15 PM

I guess I've stated my position in the other thread. In fact, I gave 5 reasons. But the last reason is the reason I feel most strongly about. The Skins just have a knack for turning conventionaal wisdom upside down.

I have a feeling Cambell will pass 5 or 6 times on the opening drive. And our defense will get a victory within the victory by keeping N.E. out of the end zone on their opening drive. This will set the tone.

I'm actually calling for a low scoring game. Skins 24 - Pats 17.

Take it to the bank.

GTripp0012 · 10-24-2007, 12:24 PM

If the Pats are an elite team, they are going to have to prove that they can win in multiple ways. If we don't score a lot, we still could win this one. We could still lose a close low scoring game also, but I would be shocked if NE put up of more than 30 on us.

Misterbillysells · 10-24-2007, 12:47 PM

I'm not dreading this game at all...basically we have nothing to lose and that kinda excites me. Nothing feels better than proving people wrong and if we lose while taking our best shot id be satisfied with that. Maybe i've been drinking a little too much of the kool-aid, but I'm geared up for an upset. Can't wait for Sunday.

Skin 27
Pats 23

Schneed10 · 10-24-2007, 12:51 PM

Patriots 27
Redskins 16

I can see our defense limiting them, at least compared to how they've been playing against other teams. But I just can't see us winning. It's Tom Brady, people.

memphisskin · 10-24-2007, 01:04 PM

We've beaten Brady and Belichick before, and we'll do it again. New England is first in third down defense, we're second. Here's why we drafted LaRon Landry, the kid can hit.

Redskins 17
Patriots 10

Slowing down the Patriots is easier said than done

The one thing we've done this year is hit, well outside of Carlos Rogers tap of Donald Lee in the GB game. We muck up the game, keep Sean Taylor deep to keep Moss in check, and make the other guys pay for going over the middle. We've got nothing to lose, and I think this is the week that Santana Moss and Clinton Portis show why they make the big bucks. The run starts now fellas. Thanks for the Kool Aid Matty...

JoeRedskin · 10-24-2007, 01:04 PM

Skins 28
Pats 24

How? I don't know. It came to me in a dream.

freddyg12 · 10-24-2007, 01:12 PM

I do believe it's realistic to say that this will be a tough game. We have an advantage in that they play the colts next week, but they have the advantage of being at home.

ON second thought, home field advantage might add to their over confidence.

I like our chances. I think Saunders & Gibbs are ready to do whatever it takes to get the o rolling. I know the odds are against that given our shoddy line, but if we come out passing I think we can move it.

Campbell will have a nice day, make big plays when needed. The D will get a crucial pick in the end zone or red zone, and we'll give up some yards but not a lot of points.

Skins 24
Pats 21

Pats remain winless against us for 36 years!

10-24-2007, 12:07 PM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,741	Redskins v Patriots predictions It's Wednesday, so it must be prediction time. I have to be honest and say I am absolutely dreading this game. I love our defense, and we've all seen it a million times where a dominant offense gets shut down by a dominant defense. Can the Skins shock the world? Sure, why not? Stranger things have happened, right? With the Colts on the horizon the Patriots could get caught looking ahead and really who could blame them if that happened? But as we all know Belichick is great at keeping his team focused and they rarely ever have a letdown game. Alright here, goes. Kool-Aid drinking aside, I don't like our odds in this one. I've been saying all week that it's going to take our best effort of the season, and the Pats to have an off day in order to win. Our offense has been struggling lately and if Rabach is out again I really don't like our chances to keep up with the Pats. It pains me to say this, and I would love to be proven wrong, but the Pats win this one. I think our defense will keep it close, but if our offense can't sustain drives and keep the Patriots' 'O' off the field eventually our 'D' will break. If that's the case I see a close game until late when the Patriots pull away. Patriots 30 Redskins 17 __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-24-2007, 12:11 PM	#2
railcon56 Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 922	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions Redskins 28 Patriots 24 __________________ Run or Pass and Score ..We Want Alot More!!!!

10-24-2007, 12:11 PM	#3
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions I'm leaving my 19-14 up as my title because I think it's a realistic possibility. I don't think we can win a shoot out. I have faith that our defense can shut down a lot of what NE tries to do, but not all of it. Tom Brady is a great player having an insane year, and while I feel he will struggle at times this week, the Pats offense will move the ball and score on long drives. The offense will score some points, and this will be competitive well into the 4th Quarter, but NE puts it away then. 28-20 Patriots. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

10-24-2007, 12:12 PM	#4
irish Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,575	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions The Skins have improved from last year but this game will show just how far they have to go to be an elite team. This defeat will be total. NE 42 Skins 6

10-24-2007, 12:12 PM	#5
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions Realistically: Patriots 33, Redskins 10 724Skinsfan's Super-Awesome Light's Out Pick That Only Means Anything In His Own Little World: Redskins 33, Patriots 10 __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

10-24-2007, 12:13 PM	#6
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,757	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions Matty - I like your post. Bellichicken and the Pats remember and respect Gregg Williams from his years with the Bills and having to play them twice a year. They know our scheme. Our defense will keep us in it for a while. I kind of see going the Pats-Dallas game. The Pats will pull away some point in the second or third quarter. 35-13

10-24-2007, 12:14 PM	#7
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions Well, I'll say this....I think this will be no walk in the park for New England. I really dont. This will be a nationally televised game on Sunday, we have one of the best defenses in the NFL, and I really think were going to have a pretty good offensive output this week, because quite frankly we dont have a choice but to really open things up and I really think that NFL or NOT, this team has the charachter where they will really bring an elevated game against the Patroits. I think the lack of respect the Redskins have been getting will have them come out swinging and really shock the Pats for a little bit, and be their toughest test to date..... That being said....I really just don't see it. They really are that good, Bellicheck is really that good of a coach where these guys just dont have a letdown. Their ability to stay focused impresses me more than anything else about this team. I think we have the talent across the board to really match up with them, but being realistic... I'll go New England 31 Washington 20.... EHH SCREW IT REDSKINS 50 PATROITS 0!!!! __________________ #21

10-24-2007, 12:14 PM	#8
paulskinsfan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West VA Posts: 726	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions Pats: 24 Skins: 10

10-24-2007, 12:15 PM	#9
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions I guess I've stated my position in the other thread. In fact, I gave 5 reasons. But the last reason is the reason I feel most strongly about. The Skins just have a knack for turning conventionaal wisdom upside down. I have a feeling Cambell will pass 5 or 6 times on the opening drive. And our defense will get a victory within the victory by keeping N.E. out of the end zone on their opening drive. This will set the tone. I'm actually calling for a low scoring game. Skins 24 - Pats 17. Take it to the bank.

10-24-2007, 12:24 PM	#10
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions If the Pats are an elite team, they are going to have to prove that they can win in multiple ways. If we don't score a lot, we still could win this one. We could still lose a close low scoring game also, but I would be shocked if NE put up of more than 30 on us. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

10-24-2007, 12:47 PM	#11
Misterbillysells Camp Scrub Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 80	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions I'm not dreading this game at all...basically we have nothing to lose and that kinda excites me. Nothing feels better than proving people wrong and if we lose while taking our best shot id be satisfied with that. Maybe i've been drinking a little too much of the kool-aid, but I'm geared up for an upset. Can't wait for Sunday. Skin 27 Pats 23

10-24-2007, 12:51 PM	#12
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,439	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions Patriots 27 Redskins 16 I can see our defense limiting them, at least compared to how they've been playing against other teams. But I just can't see us winning. It's Tom Brady, people. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

10-24-2007, 01:04 PM	#13
memphisskin Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 53 Posts: 960	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions We've beaten Brady and Belichick before, and we'll do it again. New England is first in third down defense, we're second. Here's why we drafted LaRon Landry, the kid can hit. Redskins 17 Patriots 10 Slowing down the Patriots is easier said than done The one thing we've done this year is hit, well outside of Carlos Rogers tap of Donald Lee in the GB game. We muck up the game, keep Sean Taylor deep to keep Moss in check, and make the other guys pay for going over the middle. We've got nothing to lose, and I think this is the week that Santana Moss and Clinton Portis show why they make the big bucks. The run starts now fellas. Thanks for the Kool Aid Matty...

10-24-2007, 01:04 PM	#14
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions Skins 28 Pats 24 How? I don't know. It came to me in a dream. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

10-24-2007, 01:12 PM	#15
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Redskins v Patriots predictions I do believe it's realistic to say that this will be a tough game. We have an advantage in that they play the colts next week, but they have the advantage of being at home. ON second thought, home field advantage might add to their over confidence. I like our chances. I think Saunders & Gibbs are ready to do whatever it takes to get the o rolling. I know the odds are against that given our shoddy line, but if we come out passing I think we can move it. Campbell will have a nice day, make big plays when needed. The D will get a crucial pick in the end zone or red zone, and we'll give up some yards but not a lot of points. Skins 24 Pats 21 Pats remain winless against us for 36 years!

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