Patriots Struggle

STPainmaker · 09-18-2005, 06:49 PM

Did anyone see the Patriots game? This is the first time in about 2 years I have seen their offense struggle. I know they were playing at Carolina but they basically couldn't move the ball in the second half. Any thoughts?

12thMan · 09-18-2005, 06:52 PM

I didn't see the game, only highlights, but I wouldn't panic if I'm a Patriot's fan. They are just all around solid, and truthfully they played a good team in the Panthers.

Anything can happen on any given Sunday - now the Vikings situation would scare me a little, but that's another thread

BigSKINBauer · 09-18-2005, 07:00 PM

I don't like the vikings by the way

poor little stupid smoot, he went to a worser defense for more money, now he is on a team that can't score an offensive poing. Poor little stupid smoot, he talked some trash this week, then chad johnson called him out, then chad gets over 125 yards and a touchdown(on my fantasy team

) and proves smoot is a great number two but average number one. Poor little stupid smoot almost made the probowl last year and now is on a team that gave up over 500 yards this week. Poor little stupid smoot

mooby · 09-18-2005, 07:37 PM

i too am happy, chad johnson is on my fantasy team as well. every year the pats lose 1 or two games, and this year is no different. it doesn't make them any worse imo though.

BossHog · 09-18-2005, 07:54 PM

NE lost to PIT last year but owned them in the postseason. That's should be the case with CAR. But looking at NE's difficult schedule, they have to play well against division rivals to make the playoffs. That too can be said about IND (what happened to that high-powered offense?). So what if IND has home field advantage throughout the playoffs? If they play NE they will be eliminated.

skinsguy · 09-18-2005, 08:18 PM

I was glad to see Carolina pick up the win over New England. I'm glad I didn't have to suffer through watching the Eagles game! I get mad when they win even when they're not playing the Redskins.

BossHog · 09-18-2005, 08:27 PM

Now hopefully this stages a NYG loss against Katrina's Team.

STPainmaker · 09-18-2005, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHog

Now hopefully this stages a NYG loss against Katrina's Team.

Yup, a nice can of hurricane inspired whupass would be perfect. We'll see.

rickmmrr · 09-18-2005, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BossHog

That too can be said about IND (what happened to that high-powered offense?). So what if IND has home field advantage throughout the playoffs? If they play NE they will be eliminated.

I watched Indys game today and their Defense looked better then last year. This may be the year they get over that mountain.

monk81 · 09-18-2005, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsguy

I was glad to see Carolina pick up the win over New England. I'm glad I didn't have to suffer through watching the Eagles game! I get mad when they win even when they're not playing the Redskins.

Well here in SA we were forced to watch the Iggles game........and I just couldn't take it anymore it was a romp and turned the channel only to see the Steelers make mincemeat outta the Texans............hopefully the Chefs/Raidhers will be a better game at least I get to see ex-Redskin QB Trent Green.....and local guy, Priest Holmes in that one...........

BossHog · 09-18-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rickmmrr

I watched Indys game today and their Defense looked better then last year. This may be the year they get over that mountain.

Yes. No molehill. Brady and Belichek have Manning's number. Just as DAL has ours. It won't be easy no matter how high INDs defense is rated.

BigSKINBauer · 09-18-2005, 08:51 PM

I couldn't be more pissed that carolina won. If we are realistically looking at a playoff birth it will most likely come by a wildcard

The West and the North have eliminated themselves from producing a wildcard team. The West has always been a joke and the north has proven that chicago may be favorite to win the DIVISION. The north seems only able to win within the division and if that continues they will average 2 wins a team. Sad really is. The only thing i worry about is one team winning over the other weak teams in their division, like the west did last year as they produced two playoff teams because they won "free" games over the weakest in their division who are also some of the weakest in the league. Now the north deserved two teams making the playoffs last year but it will be much tougher this year.

That leaves the south and us. The south has the ability to have any team win 8+ games as do we. Both divisions will be dog fights. The south winning is horrible for us. If the eagles and the falcons have locks( i strongly don't believe they do) that would leave the PANTHERS, Saints, bucks, us, dallas, and giants to contend for two spots. Panthers winning is horrible for us.

In our division i think 3 of the 4 of us win between 9-12 games. That will make for a close battle. The three teams are ofcourse the eagles, the skins, and dallas, but i do believe it is possible for the gints to come up with an upset. The 8 teams in the east and south will contend for half as many spots in the playoffs

BossHog · 09-18-2005, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BigSKINBauer

I couldn't be more pissed that carolina won. If we are realistically looking at a playoff birth it will most likely come by a wildcard...

Let's not get ahead of ourselves, it's only week 2. More accurately, let's not take the thrill out of it.

09-18-2005, 06:49 PM	#1
STPainmaker Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 524	Patriots Struggle Did anyone see the Patriots game? This is the first time in about 2 years I have seen their offense struggle. I know they were playing at Carolina but they basically couldn't move the ball in the second half. Any thoughts? __________________ REDSKINS FOR LIFE BEEETCH!!!!

09-18-2005, 06:52 PM	#2
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Patriots Struggle I didn't see the game, only highlights, but I wouldn't panic if I'm a Patriot's fan. They are just all around solid, and truthfully they played a good team in the Panthers. Anything can happen on any given Sunday - now the Vikings situation would scare me a little, but that's another thread

09-18-2005, 07:00 PM	#3
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 36 Posts: 5,688	Re: Patriots Struggle I don't like the vikings by the way poor little stupid smoot, he went to a worser defense for more money, now he is on a team that can't score an offensive poing. Poor little stupid smoot, he talked some trash this week, then chad johnson called him out, then chad gets over 125 yards and a touchdown(on my fantasy team) and proves smoot is a great number two but average number one. Poor little stupid smoot almost made the probowl last year and now is on a team that gave up over 500 yards this week. Poor little stupid smoot Last edited by BigSKINBauer; 09-18-2005 at 07:11 PM.

09-18-2005, 07:37 PM	#4
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,425	Re: Patriots Struggle i too am happy, chad johnson is on my fantasy team as well. every year the pats lose 1 or two games, and this year is no different. it doesn't make them any worse imo though. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

09-18-2005, 07:54 PM	#5
BossHog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 665	Re: Patriots Struggle NE lost to PIT last year but owned them in the postseason. That's should be the case with CAR. But looking at NE's difficult schedule, they have to play well against division rivals to make the playoffs. That too can be said about IND (what happened to that high-powered offense?). So what if IND has home field advantage throughout the playoffs? If they play NE they will be eliminated.

09-18-2005, 08:18 PM	#6
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: Patriots Struggle I was glad to see Carolina pick up the win over New England. I'm glad I didn't have to suffer through watching the Eagles game! I get mad when they win even when they're not playing the Redskins. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

09-18-2005, 08:27 PM	#7
BossHog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 665	Re: Patriots Struggle Now hopefully this stages a NYG loss against Katrina's Team.

09-18-2005, 08:51 PM	#12
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 36 Posts: 5,688	Re: Patriots Struggle I couldn't be more pissed that carolina won. If we are realistically looking at a playoff birth it will most likely come by a wildcard The West and the North have eliminated themselves from producing a wildcard team. The West has always been a joke and the north has proven that chicago may be favorite to win the DIVISION. The north seems only able to win within the division and if that continues they will average 2 wins a team. Sad really is. The only thing i worry about is one team winning over the other weak teams in their division, like the west did last year as they produced two playoff teams because they won "free" games over the weakest in their division who are also some of the weakest in the league. Now the north deserved two teams making the playoffs last year but it will be much tougher this year. That leaves the south and us. The south has the ability to have any team win 8+ games as do we. Both divisions will be dog fights. The south winning is horrible for us. If the eagles and the falcons have locks( i strongly don't believe they do) that would leave the PANTHERS, Saints, bucks, us, dallas, and giants to contend for two spots. Panthers winning is horrible for us. In our division i think 3 of the 4 of us win between 9-12 games. That will make for a close battle. The three teams are ofcourse the eagles, the skins, and dallas, but i do believe it is possible for the gints to come up with an upset. The 8 teams in the east and south will contend for half as many spots in the playoffs

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