Quite a game in Foxboro

[Susie Q]

Just now, Gavin said:

AFC still goes through NE

How do you figure that they have the same record as Denver and was beaten by Denver ?  Just wondering. 

I'm

 

[crazycolt1]

Cincy is not the same old team they were.

[Susie Q]

Just now, Susie Q said:

How do you figure that they have the same record as Denver and was beaten by Denver ?  Just wondering? 

 

 

 

[jvan1973]

1 minute ago, Susie Q said:

How do you figure that they have the same record as Denver and was beaten by Denver ?  Just wondering. 

I'm

 

If Denver wins out,   they have home field

[crazycolt1]

It's going to get pretty interesting over the next couple of weeks.

[oldunclemark]

Broncos have 2 AFC losses (Colts and KC) NE Has one AFC losses (Denver) and Cincy has one AFC loss (Houston) But Denver has beaten NE headtohead and they could beat Cincy in Denver on the 28th.

Pats have 3 of their last 4 on the road..today was BIG loss

 

[NBColtsFanatic]

Good day today Texans and patriots lose, a Colts win would make it a perfect day.

[Cynjin]

I have been traveling all day, just took a look at the scores in the NFL.  What a wild NFL Sunday.

[OffensivelyPC]

1 minute ago, Cynjin said:

I have been traveling all day, just took a look at the scores in the NFL.  What a wild NFL Sunday.

That wasn't the half of it. Some really fun games, even the bottom feeder games. One of the most bizarre day I've ever seen as far as special teams go.

[Cynjin]

Just now, OffensivelyPC said:

That wasn't the half of it. Some really fun games, even the bottom feeder games. One of the most bizarre day I've ever seen as far as special teams go.

 

Yeah, I'm sorry I missed most of it.  Bad day to have to travel, oh well at least I get to see the Colts play.

[Gavin]

2 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

2 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

Not right now it doesn't

Not anymore..Cincy or Denver

Unless my eyes deceived me last year the Patriots won the SB and are playoff bound this year. I mean beating a Gronkless Patriots team is in fact easier to do then doing it when he is on the field. Now if he is out for the season then that's different but I have not heard that he is

I get it the Eagles still won and you have to come out and play who you have available and who is available for the other team but look at Cincy as an example who had key injuries last year and Dalton and the offense suffered as did the Bengals as a whole, Fast forward this year and he has his weapons and he is back to playing like one of the best QB's in the NFL

[Gavin]

This Presidential address seriously could have waited till Monday. He is spewing stuff out that we already know for the most part

[Gramz]

I missed all the afternoon games.  We were at the Zoo with our grandaughter and stayed to see the Christmas display after dark.

Sure would have loved to see this one.

Bravo...  Keep the Great day going Colts.

[jvan1973]

39 minutes ago, Gavin said:

Unless my eyes deceived me last year the Patriots won the SB and are playoff bound this year. I mean beating a Gronkless Patriots team is in fact easier to do then doing it when he is on the field. Now if he is out for the season then that's different but I have not heard that he is

I get it the Eagles still won and you have to come out and play who you have available and who is available for the other team but look at Cincy as an example who had key injuries last year and Dalton and the offense suffered as did the Bengals as a whole, Fast forward this year and he has his weapons and he is back to playing like one of the best QB's in the NFL

You said the road goes through foxboro.  At this point,   they are the three seed.   That's what I was getting at

[jvan1973]

In think it's pretty clear that Gronk is the MVP of the patriots

[dw49]

1 hour ago, buffalo34 said:

There you go Eagles, leave him completely uncovered and don't attempt to tackle him

Game over

Just wow

 

Man are you ever a pessimist .

[dw49]

8 minutes ago, jvan1973 said:

In think it's pretty clear that Gronk is the MVP of the patriots

Yeah , I said that last year. Their offense tays a huge hit without Gronk in the lineup. 

[Jules]

46 minutes ago, dw49 said:

Yeah , I said that last year. Their offense tays a huge hit without Gronk in the lineup. 

Around people I know I have often referred to Gronk as "the head of the snake."

[Moose Of Woe]

1 hour ago, jvan1973 said:

In think it's pretty clear that Gronk is the MVP of the patriots

Edelman's role should not be underestimated as well. The Patriot offense has been more than human every time Brady loses his safety blanket whether it was Welker or Edelman.

 

But yeah, Gronk is a great blocking uncoverable tight end. He's outstanding and irreplaceable.

[dw49]

11 minutes ago, Jules said:

Around people I know I have often referred to Gronk as "the head of the snake."

 

 

Perfect description

[buffalo34]

10 minutes ago, Moose Of Woe said:

Edelman's role should not be underestimated as well. The Patriot offense has been more than human every time Brady loses his safety blanket whether it was Welker or Edelman.

 

But yeah, Gronk is a great blocking uncoverable tight end. He's outstanding and irreplaceable.

How dare you guys go around saying Gronk's the MVP of the team! It's 100% Brady and that's the truth!

[Moose Of Woe]

Just now, buffalo34 said:

How dare you guys go around saying Gronk's the MVP of the team! It's 100% Brady and that's the truth!

No weapons.

[buffalo34]

4 minutes ago, Moose Of Woe said:

No weapons.

 

I've always had to listen to Patriots fans ramble on about how Brady did/does so much with nothing. Now that they've lost a few games they're whining about how *gasp* their starting receivers are injured...

Which one is it?

[Jules]

7 minutes ago, buffalo34 said:

How dare you guys go around saying Gronk's the MVP of the team! It's 100% Brady and that's the truth!

Always nice to have your starting QB out there........

 

[Jules]

Has NE ever lost 3 in a row under Brady/Bill B? I have to think they beat Houston next weekend.....right?

I mean for the love of all that is unholy I never thought I would have to worry about NE playing the Texans.

Thanks a pile Pats. 

[18Manning]

Absolutely surprising loss. I know NE is missing a couple of key guys, but everyone is. I was hoping the Colts would win, but didn't expect them to after Steelers performance against Seattle. The NE loss made the Colts loss much more tolerable. It was a good day today (especially since we're still top of our division).

[18Manning]

38 minutes ago, Jules said:

Has NE ever lost 3 in a row under Brady/Bill B? I have to think they beat Houston next weekend.....right?

I mean for the love of all that is unholy I never thought I would have to worry about NE playing the Texans.

Thanks a pile Pats. 

I think they're only favored by 3.5 pts in Houston. I know that's just LV odds maker's numbers. Brady/NE looking pedestrian without a couple of key players.  

[GoColts8818]

5 hours ago, jvan1973 said:

In think it's pretty clear that Gronk is the MVP of the patriots

I think if they had Edleman they would be okay.  I think they can afford to lose one but not both.  Still I expect BB and company will have something figured out for the Texans Sunday night.

[2006Coltsbestever]

I don't think anyone on earth thought that this outcome was possible. What Philly just pulled off was miraculous beyond belief! I love it. I bet Pats fans pulled the ol sheets over their head, shut the TV off, lights off, and went to bed haha.

[NFLfan]

3 hours ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I don't think anyone on earth thought that this outcome was possible. What Philly just pulled off was miraculous beyond belief! I love it. I bet Pats fans pulled the ol sheets over their head, shut the TV off, lights off, and went to bed haha.

Agreed. Had they won the game, we would have seen at least a few Pats fans here. Usually by this time in the morning there are multiple posts by at least one. But they are nowhere to be found. This was a bad loss, given how poorly the Eagles have been playing.

[amfootball]

Terrible game all around but was happy to see the team fight in the fourth to almost complete a crazy comeback. Injuries have finally caught up with the Pats and these next four games will be a war. I am looking forward to see how they respond. Coaching needs to be better too.

Perhaps the best silver lining to this upcoming week is all the support the Pats will get on this board this week to win and beat Houston, right? 

 

[2006Coltsbestever]

25 minutes ago, amfootball said:

Terrible game all around but was happy to see the team fight in the fourth to almost complete a crazy comeback. Injuries have finally caught up with the Pats and these next four games will be a war. I am looking forward to see how they respond. Coaching needs to be better too.

Perhaps the best silver lining to this upcoming week is all the support the Pats will get on this board this week to win and beat Houston, right? 

 

For 1 week I am rooting for the Pats. I knew you would show up. Colts took a beating but I am really surprised so many people are shocked. I didn't think it would 45-10 but I knew we would lose. I picked 31-24 Steelers. It got out of hand with the Punt Return and miscues on Offense. Our loss if anything should show everyone in here how valuable Andrew is. The Pats losing to me is the biggest upset of the year, Philly is terrible. You are like me after a loss, you show up. I respect that.

[amfootball]

37 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

For 1 week I am rooting for the Pats. I knew you would show up. Colts took a beating but I am really surprised so many people are shocked. I didn't think it would 45-10 but I knew we would lose. I picked 31-24 Steelers. It got out of hand with the Punt Return and miscues on Offense. Our loss if anything should show everyone in here how valuable Andrew is. The Pats losing to me is the biggest upset of the year, Philly is terrible. You are like me after a loss, you show up. I respect that.

Yeah. Tough game. Steelers seem to have your number. Is Matt ok? Looked like he hurt his neck. I am hoping the Steelers can do us a favor and beat Cincy this week and then Denver. It feels dirty to vote the Steelers given how much I loathe them but I will be rooting for them hard these next few weeks.

Losing to Philly is a terrible loss as these next 4 games will be tougher to win and we need to go at least 13-3 to get a bye IMO. Houston will be brutal if our offense does not get figured out.

I always show up here because I enjoy the forum and posters like yourself. In the end, it is just football. You take the good with the bad and realize not every year is your year. I am still very contented with the Pats winning it all last year. This season has just been a bonus. One of the biggest reasons we won last year was because we stayed healthy. That has not been the case this year so you just have to roll with it. Kind of like you guys have without Luck for so many weeks.

[Gramz]

40 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

For 1 week I am rooting for the Pats. I knew you would show up. Colts took a beating but I am really surprised so many people are shocked. I didn't think it would 45-10 but I knew we would lose. I picked 31-24 Steelers. It got out of hand with the Punt Return and miscues on Offense. Our loss if anything should show everyone in here how valuable Andrew is. The Pats losing to me is the biggest upset of the year, Philly is terrible. You are like me after a loss, you show up. I respect that.

Not me.  Sorry.  Can't do.    Houston will lose other games...  No way, No How can I ever cheer for NE.

[NFLfan]

1 hour ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

For 1 week I am rooting for the Pats.

Nah. Root for the tie and hope the Colts win one more game than the Texans.

[Restored]

26 minutes ago, amfootball said:

Yeah. Tough game. Steelers seem to have your number. Is Matt ok? Looked like he hurt his neck. I am hoping the Steelers can do us a favor and beat Cincy this week and then Denver. It feels dirty to vote the Steelers given how much I loathe them but I will be rooting for them hard these next few weeks.

Losing to Philly is a terrible loss as these next 4 games will be tougher to win and we need to go at least 13-3 to get a bye IMO. Houston will be brutal if our offense does not get figured out.

I always show up here because I enjoy the forum and posters like yourself. In the end, it is just football. You take the good with the bad and realize not every year is your year. I am still very contented with the Pats winning it all last year. This season has just been a bonus. One of the biggest reasons we won last year was because we stayed healthy. That has not been the case this year so you just have to roll with it. Kind of like you guys have without Luck for so many weeks.

Actually, you guys will only need to win out to get a bye. Denver and Cincinnati still play each other which means one of them will have 3 losses. And trust me, if there is a team in more desperate need of a bye week, its the Patriots since Brady has lost his magical ability to win with anyone.

[amfootball]

36 minutes ago, Restored said:

Actually, you guys will only need to win out to get a bye. Denver and Cincinnati still play each other which means one of them will have 3 losses. And trust me, if there is a team in more desperate need of a bye week, its the Patriots since Brady has lost his magical ability to win with anyone.

Yeah, winning out will get us a bye but I am not sure if we will do that. I am really hoping Pitt helps us out and gives Cincy and Denver another loss before they play each other. Brady has his limits. Can't lose your top 3 pass catchers and score 30+ a game.

[ColtsBlueFL]

13 hours ago, jvan1973 said:

Not right now it doesn't

 

Correct, for the moment.  Cincy and Broncos play on 12/28, so one will have to drop a game. but for now, the tie-breaker for three or more teams is conference record, and the 7-1 Pats and 6-2 Broncos trail the 8-1 Bengals. That drops New England and Denver into a tie for second, and then the Broncos get that tiebreaker due to their overtime victory over the Pats last week.

But the season is only 3/4 over...

[King Colt]

Since Brady started that was the worst I have seen them play. Not only was the skill level diminished but mistakes as well. Near the end I thought here we go again the Pats are going to pull another one out of their hat but it was not to be.

[Narcosys]

3 hours ago, amfootball said:

 

Perhaps the best silver lining to this upcoming week is all the support the Pats will get on this board this week to win and beat Houston, right? 

 

Lol, not me. Only cause we can beat the jags.