Matt Haselbeck (Merge)

[oldunclemark]

he did fumble ones..and they only scored 16.

But what he did Sunday is about all you can ask of the backup QB...

Hold it together..Gain yards..and win

[Superman]

He had a pretty decent game, for a 40 year old backup. He looked absolutely done in the preseason, but he settled in and played well, and made one whale of a throw on the game winning drive. 

[The Peytonator]

You don't Hassle the Beck.

[Dark Superman]

FATHER TIME!!!

[Gabriel Alexander Morillo]

He had a pretty decent game, for a 40 year old backup. He looked absolutely done in the preseason, but he settled in and played well, and made one whale of a throw on the game winning drive.

Could you post a GIF of the throw or link it?

[Jules]

GOAT

[Dark Superman]

Good to see Coby Fleener have a strong outing.

[jaybird95]

Great game by him, almost no mistakes.

[oldunclemark]

If you want more than that of the backup QB....you'll have to go a long way to find it

[Jules]

Better then the backup crap we had under Peyton thats for sure.

[ColtsBlueFL]

We made him throw more than he should have to.

 

End of Regulation-

Passing                  CP/AT   YDS    TD       INT
M. Hasselbeck        27/43    247     1          0

OT- posession 1

Passing                 CP/AT   YDS    TD       INT
M. Hasselbeck        29/46   254     1          0

OT- posession 2

Passing                CP/AT   YDS    TD       INT
M. Hasselbeck      30/47   282      1          0
 

[dw49]

He had a pretty decent game, for a 40 year old backup. He looked absolutely done in the preseason, but he settled in and played well, and made one whale of a throw on the game winning drive. 

 

Didn't win it and and didn't lose it. I don't think anyone could have expected him to play better. 

[ColtRider]

That was one of the ugliest flawed-fundamental football games I've seen in a long time. Thank God for the W and Matt Hasselbeck/ Adam Vinateri!

[Superman]

Could you post a GIF of the throw or link it?

 

At some point, but not yet. You might check NFL.com for the game highlights.

[Superman]

Didn't win it and and didn't lose it. I don't think anyone could have expected him to play better. 

 

Yeah, he was steady and decisive. I'll take it. 

[Buck Showalter]

Glad Matt got the W, always respected the guy...

A few less dropsies by AJ & Gore, & Gore doesnt have the fumble on the goal line, & Hasselbecks day doesnt look too bad all of a sudden...

[Superman]

We made him throw more than he should have to.

 

End of Regulation-

Passing                  CP/AT   YDS    TD       INT

M. Hasselbeck        27/43    247     1          0

OT- posession 1

Passing                 CP/AT   YDS    TD       INT

M. Hasselbeck        29/46   254     1          0

OT- posession 2

Passing                CP/AT   YDS    TD       INT

M. Hasselbeck      30/47   282      1          0

 

 

The Jags run defense was excellent. Could have tried a couple more runs at times, but we had a tough time getting anything going. 

[Coltsman1788]

he did fumble ones..and they only scored 16.

But what he did Sunday is about all you can ask of the backup QB...

Hold it together..Gain yards..and win

I liked your post to give you props for backing Hasselbeck earlier today.  He played really well.  I eat this crow now but based on the preseason he didn't show much to inspire confidence.  Today, he ran the offense more efficiently than Luck has at any point this season.  No INTs and better stats too.  Glad he was able to guide us to a much needed W.

[ColtsLegacy]

Great job by Matt, nothing stupid.

 

PS... Luck, take note, throw it to your TEs. Great game by Fleener.

[2006Coltsbestever]

At some point, but not yet. You might check NFL.com for the game highlights.

As long as Andrew can play Thursday we will be fine. I predicted 20-13, it was 16-13. I knew we would win today :-)

[RockThatBlue]

One thing Luck needs to do that Matt did is take the sack. On that one drive in that 4th Matt took a sack but Luck probably would have thrown the pass. Matt did a damn good job today, better than I expected.

[Gramz]

What an exciting game to be at. My streak continues. They've won every game I've been to the past 18 seasons, just sayin', in case someone wants to hook me up with Pats tickets.

And kudos to Matt

[buck_hunter21]

Exactly what a back up QB should do....nothing spectacular, but nothing bone headed either. 

[John Waylon]

Not as bad as I was afraid. 

 

But we did get pretty close to tying with the Jags, so there's that too.

[oldunclemark]

We made him throw more than he should have to.

 

Passing                CP/AT   YDS    TD       INT

M. Hasselbeck      30/47   282      1          0

Those are great numbers for a backup. No interceptions.

You're right..we shouldn't have to throw 47 times to beat Jacksonville..

But he did it without any interceptions...and he was so calm....such a leader

To me, he's the best backup QB in the NFL...

with that said..lest get Andrew ready for Thursday night..

[sfergson727]

As long as Andrew can play Thursday we will be fine. I predicted 20-13, it was 16-13. I knew we would win today :-)

I think we have to give credit, where credit is due.  The Jags kicker ensured our victory today.

[dw49]

The Jags run defense was excellent. Could have tried a couple more runs at times, but we had a tough time getting anything going. 

 

We just are not a very good football team right now , but it can change. Huge win as it puts us in control of the division and if you get into the playoffs , anything can happen. 

[bluephantom87]

Matt was solid...  

[2006Coltsbestever]

I think we have to give credit, where credit is due.  The Jags kicker ensured our victory today.

I know but we didn't have Andrew so come on. I knew this would be tough. I thought Hass played decent.

[Mr.Debonair]

That style of play and quick hitting passes is what we need

[Superman]

I think we have to give credit, where credit is due.  The Jags kicker ensured our victory today.

 

Frank Gore ensured OT, so...

[ColtsBlueFL]

The Jags run defense was excellent. Could have tried a couple more runs at times, but we had a tough time getting anything going. 

 

But if we can't 'dictate' using the run, the other teams will get this film on MH, and next time we go one dimensional to the pass, Matt will find it a bit harder.  Hopefully luck is healed both physical, and mentally.

[Superman]

We just are not a very good football team right now , but it can change. Huge win as it puts us in control of the division and if you get into the playoffs , anything can happen. 

 

We're not a good offense. The defense is decent, and maybe they've maxed out. But we know the offense can be better than it's been so far.

[James Harden]

With the Texans being 1-3 and just coming off a blow out loss, I think Matt could play against the Texans also to let Luck rest for another full week. 

[Superman]

But if we can't 'dictate' using the run, the other teams will get this film on MH, and next time we go one dimensional to the pass, Matt will find it a bit harder.  Hopefully luck is healed both physical, and mentally.

 

Other teams can do a lot better than the Jags did today. The truth is that we aren't going to do much of anything without Luck, but it's good to steal a win without him.

[Superman]

With the Texans being 1-3 and just coming off a blow out loss, I think Matt could play against the Texans also to let Luck rest for another full week. 

 

Or, just evaluate him and make a decision on the basis of whether he's ready to go or not. Play your best players.

[oldunclemark]

Maybe I can spell he name right......Matt Hasselbeck...

.....and maybe folks can stop wondering why we pay him what we do

[oldunclemark]

I think we have to give credit, where credit is due.  The Jags kicker ensured our victory today.

WE played well on both sides of the ball. If my man Frank Gore doesn't fumble, we win in regulation.

We are shorthanded...I didn't sense the Jags giving us the game in any way

[oldunclemark]

With the Texans being 1-3 and just coming off a blow out loss, I think Matt could play against the Texans also to let Luck rest for another full week.

I think that might happen...now that we're 2-2....we can go with Matt at Houston and then Andrew gets 9 more days to rehab

[oldunclemark]

Frank Gore ensured OT, so...

Yeah...I dont remember Gore fumbling in key moments in SF..

He made a big run in OT but if he holds onto the ball...we obviously don't play OT.

.....He's trying too hard..but there's no excuses for not protecting the ball near the goal line