RE: 2015 NFL thread
October 28, 2015 at 8:35 pm
(This post was last modified: October 28, 2015 at 8:36 pm by Tiberius.)
I just realised I hadn't written up my Patriots game opinions for two weeks, so here they both are:
Patriots vs Colts. 34 - 27
This game wasn't as close as many thought it would be, and the Patriots didn't embarrass the Colts as much as the Colts managed to embarrass themselves. Offense and Defense were good for the Patriots. Not spectacular, but not terrible either. Tom Brady had his first interception this season, but for what it's worth, the interception was entirely Julian Edelman's fault after bobbling the pass (likely due to the finger he injured early on).
The Colts played pretty well until this happened: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i7VKQwDS2s
After that, well, you just don't live that down. It's was even ranked the #4 worst play of all time on an NFL video released just two days later.
Patriots vs Jets. 30 - 23
The #1 offense vs the #1 defense. AFC East #1 vs AFC East #2. Regardless of the Jets' poor performances in previous seasons, whenever they are up against the Patriots, the games always seem to be close, and could go either way. This game was no exception. The lead went back and forth for the entire duration, but somehow the Patriots came through.
If there was ever a game to demonstrate just how much the team relies on Tom Brady, this was it. His receivers were disappointing, dropping 11 passes over the course of the game, and it seemed that Gronkowski and Amendola were the only targets who were reliable. Brady didn't let up though, and three for 355 yards, with two touchdown passes. With the running game abandoned early on due to the Jets' defense, Brady even managed to lead the Patriots for rushing yards (15 with one touchdown) for the first time in his career.
The Jets deserve the #1 defensive ranking. They are a formidable opponent, but once again the Patriots were saved a late comeback thanks to a bad play after the onside kick recovery.
Patriots vs Colts. 34 - 27
This game wasn't as close as many thought it would be, and the Patriots didn't embarrass the Colts as much as the Colts managed to embarrass themselves. Offense and Defense were good for the Patriots. Not spectacular, but not terrible either. Tom Brady had his first interception this season, but for what it's worth, the interception was entirely Julian Edelman's fault after bobbling the pass (likely due to the finger he injured early on).
The Colts played pretty well until this happened: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i7VKQwDS2s
After that, well, you just don't live that down. It's was even ranked the #4 worst play of all time on an NFL video released just two days later.
Patriots vs Jets. 30 - 23
The #1 offense vs the #1 defense. AFC East #1 vs AFC East #2. Regardless of the Jets' poor performances in previous seasons, whenever they are up against the Patriots, the games always seem to be close, and could go either way. This game was no exception. The lead went back and forth for the entire duration, but somehow the Patriots came through.
If there was ever a game to demonstrate just how much the team relies on Tom Brady, this was it. His receivers were disappointing, dropping 11 passes over the course of the game, and it seemed that Gronkowski and Amendola were the only targets who were reliable. Brady didn't let up though, and three for 355 yards, with two touchdown passes. With the running game abandoned early on due to the Jets' defense, Brady even managed to lead the Patriots for rushing yards (15 with one touchdown) for the first time in his career.
The Jets deserve the #1 defensive ranking. They are a formidable opponent, but once again the Patriots were saved a late comeback thanks to a bad play after the onside kick recovery.
