A few reasons that the Patriots should be concerned

[NewbieJr 541]

1. In scoring drives, the Chargers outscored the Patriots 4-3

2. The Chargers were desimated with injuries. LT and Gates may as well not have suited up and Rivers was a statue. New England still barely won.

3. Teams seemed to have figured out Moss and Brady is suffering for it. His three interceptions make him the worst of the four QBs in this weekend's games.

4. Did I mention that San Diego had four drives resulting in scores and New England only had three?

 

 

I'm not sure it matters who wins the NFC game. New England is reeling and won't be either.

 

Discuss

[Celticspride 0]

You need better bait than that....

[Boston 0]

We're officially in the Joannie loves Chachi stage of this schtick. Like Happy Days it had it's heyday and provided quality entertainment. Yet as time went by it became a shell of it's former self and the humor became very stale and predictable.

[drobeski 3,061]

[NewbieJr 541]

Can it even be disputed that they barely beat the Chargers "B" team?

 

This game may be worse than the Eagles or Ravens games.

[Celticspride 0]

Can it even be disputed that they barely beat the Chargers "B" team?

 

This game may be worse than the Eagles or Ravens games.

 

Chargers B team? An immoble Rivers isn't that big of a deal considering he's not exactly Mike Vick...

And although LT is a great player, Michael Turner (running bhind that offrensive line) is not the same drop-off that most NFL teams would suffer if they lost their starting RB....

And Gates played, and eventhough he admittedly wasn't 100%, even when he was 100% he's been pretty much invisible for much of the 2nd half of the season anyway...

 

Therefore I'd say they beat the Chargers A- team....

[Giants Fan 85]

I think the Giants or GB could beat NE. It's gonna be a vacation compared to this NFC Championship game.

[Celticspride 0]

I think the Giants or GB could beat NE. It's gonna be a vacation compared to this NFC Championship game.

 

I agree with you. The Super Bowl is definitely not going to be the cake-walk that everyone assumed it would be for most of this season. I think New England will still be at least 10 point favorites and if they play well should beat either team handily, but if GB or NYG beat em it wouldn't exactly be like the '69 Jets beating Indianapolis....

[NewbieJr 541]

I agree with you. The Super Bowl is definitely not going to be the cake-walk that everyone assumed it would be for most of this season. I think New England will still be at least 10 point favorites and if they play well should beat either team handily, but if GB or NYG beat em it wouldn't exactly be like the '69 Jets beating Indianapolis....

The line means nothing. New England hasn't beaten the spread in months. Everyone keeps waiting for teh return of the team that killed Buffalo and Washington and they're just not there anymore.

 

They dodged a bullet when Indy was eliminated and San Diego came in crippled, but barring a major injury in the end of teh GB/NY game, their luck runs out in two weeks. They will finally be playing a good team.

[Giants Fan 85]

I won $50 today, Chargers +14.

[OakHeadFootball 1]

The line means nothing. New England hasn't beaten the spread in months. Everyone keeps waiting for teh return of the team that killed Buffalo and Washington and they're just not there anymore.

 

They dodged a bullet when Indy was eliminated and San Diego came in crippled, but barring a major injury in the end of teh GB/NY game, their luck runs out in two weeks. They will finally be playing a good team.

 

 

They haven't played any good teams yet?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[RoadLizard 73]

What can you say? The Pats are the cheapest, lamest, most undeserving bunch of focking rats that have basically ruined football and the enjoyment of it. I love how noone takes them seriously as great champs outside of Bahstin... its a big smoke and mirror show run by a souless coach and a spoonfed, caretaker QB that hasnt done sh!t except run the ultimate chuck and duck offense all year.

 

Congrats Pats, you have redefined the word "underwhelming" and have only revealed how exceptionally LOUSY the NFL has become by somehow winning all of your games playing .500 football for all but a handful games this year. The other teams just out-sucked you a little more.

 

Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y

 

You guys are #1 in our book!

 

[Celticspride 0]

The line means nothing. New England hasn't beaten the spread in months. Everyone keeps waiting for teh return of the team that killed Buffalo and Washington and they're just not there anymore.

 

They dodged a bullet when Indy was eliminated and San Diego came in crippled, but barring a major injury in the end of teh GB/NY game, their luck runs out in two weeks. They will finally be playing a good team.

 

Your argument is flawed because you insinuate that they dodged a bullet by not having to face Indy, and than you say they were lucky to play a banged up Chargers team...well, Indy lost to that same banged up team the week before, so does that mean Indy isn't a "good team"?

 

They played the Giants a few weeks ago (on the road) and won, so why would a game on a neutral field be any different? I'm not saying New England's a "sure thing" to win Super Bowl XLII, but if recent history is any indication than there's no evidence to believe that either team would beat the Patriots in two weeks...

[murf74 461]

The other teams just out-sucked you a little more.

 

That was great!

[NewbieJr 541]

Your argument is flawed because you insinuate that they dodged a bullet by not having to face Indy, and than you say they were lucky to play a banged up Chargers team...well, Indy lost to that same banged up team the week before, so does that mean Indy isn't a "good team"?

The Colts are just a better matchup with the Pats. Always have been. Manning is Brady's equal. Rivers, even when healthy, couldn't shine Brady's shoes. After the close game in the regular season, when Indy didn't have Harrison, Clarke, or teh left tackle, New England didn't want to face Indy. And they didn't have to.

[Giants Fan 85]

Your argument is flawed because you insinuate that they dodged a bullet by not having to face Indy, and than you say they were lucky to play a banged up Chargers team...well, Indy lost to that same banged up team the week before, so does that mean Indy isn't a "good team"?

 

They played the Giants a few weeks ago (on the road) and won, so why would a game on a neutral field be any different? I'm not saying New England's a "sure thing" to win Super Bowl XLII, but if recent history is any indication than there's no evidence to believe that either team would beat the Patriots in two weeks...

 

Right, but it's not like it was a dominating win. Swing the pendulum a little the other way and ...

[drobeski 3,061]

What can you say? The Pats are the cheapest, lamest, most undeserving bunch of focking rats that have basically ruined football and the enjoyment of it. I love how noone takes them seriously as great champs outside of Bahstin... its a big smoke and mirror show run by a souless coach and a spoonfed, caretaker QB that hasnt done sh!t except run the ultimate chuck and duck offense all year.

 

Congrats Pats, you have redefined the word "underwhelming" and have only revealed how exceptionally LOUSY the NFL has become by somehow winning all of your games playing .500 football for all but a handful games this year. The other teams just out-sucked you a little more.

 

Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y

 

You guys are #1 in our book!

 

Havent been watching much espn, nfl network lately huh kid ? All Patriots ALL the time baby!!!!! The proffessionals know greatness when they see it.

[Celticspride 0]

Right, but it's not like it was a dominating win. Swing the pendulum a little the other way and ...

 

I agree with you. I think no matter who wins this NFC Championship game, the Super Bowl should be a great game.

[cmkp0819 0]

Havent been watching much espn, nfl network lately huh kid ? All Patriots ALL the time baby!!!!! The proffessionals know greatness when they see it.

puppets

[swamp dog 0]

after watching the last 5 minutes of the inept giants and packers play, trust me: the pats have nothing to fear.

[patsnsox04 0]

What can you say? The Pats are the cheapest, lamest, most undeserving bunch of focking rats that have basically ruined football and the enjoyment of it. I love how noone takes them seriously as great champs outside of Bahstin... its a big smoke and mirror show run by a souless coach and a spoonfed, caretaker QB that hasnt done sh!t except run the ultimate chuck and duck offense all year.

 

Congrats Pats, you have redefined the word "underwhelming" and have only revealed how exceptionally LOUSY the NFL has become by somehow winning all of your games playing .500 football for all but a handful games this year. The other teams just out-sucked you a little more.

 

Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y

 

You guys are #1 in our book!

 

 

It really is a good feeling to be on the rooting side of this once in a lifetime run.

Im especially glad it does not cause me such misery and anger cause that would really suk.

Anyway sucks to be youz guys and i only hope that someday youl be able to enjoy a special time like this.........

[drobeski 3,061]

puppets

you jealous patriot haters sure are

[cmkp0819 0]

you jealous patriot haters sure are

I actually don't mind the team. It's all you idiot fans that I dislike!!

[NewbieJr 541]

Well, the charmed season is almost complete.

 

If you could have asked the Patriots which three teams scared them the most going into the playoffs, they would have said Indy, Dallas, and Green Bay.

 

They get to skate through without playing any of them.

 

Wow.

[redtodd 7]

They are obviously the worst 18-0 team in history.

[xenophobe 1]

They are obviously the worst 18-0 team in history.

 

LOL,

[Dr. Octopus 0]

the '69 Jets beating Indianapolis....

 

Baltimore

[Jesus Christ 0]

1. In scoring drives, the Chargers outscored the Patriots 4-3

2. The Chargers were desimated with injuries. LT and Gates may as well not have suited up and Rivers was a statue. New England still barely won.

3. Teams seemed to have figured out Moss and Brady is suffering for it. His three interceptions make him the worst of the four QBs in this weekend's games.

4. Did I mention that San Diego had four drives resulting in scores and New England only had three?

I'm not sure it matters who wins the NFC game. New England is reeling and won't be either.

 

Discuss

Not concerned at all, why? Because they simply don't lose, even when they play poorly, they step up when it counts. Brady plays poorly the run game steps up or the d steps up. If the run game isn't there Brady steps it up I think you've had a similar posts "Pats should be worried" type posts like these after each game and what happens?

 

You may be right sometime, even a broken clock is right twice a day, so eventually you'll have your moment to gloat in the sun when the Pats finally lose, they can't win every game they ever play although I don't see it happening next week.

 

Now, with the SuperBowl being played in great conditions, with two weeks rest and two weeks to prepare. I see the Pats winning handily in two weeks.

[Dr. Octopus 0]

after watching the last 5 minutes of the inept giants and packers play, trust me: the pats have nothing to fear.

 

...because its so easy to play in -4 degree weather. But I will have to defer to you, as a Lions fan you do know "inept".

[TD Ryan2 316]

Once the cold and windy weather gets here, New England will lose.

They can't run the ball well enough to win in the cold weather.

[Celticspride 0]

Baltimore

 

haha true....

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

I'll give one good reason the Pats should be concerned.

 

Ahmad Bradshaw. He was one bad holding penalty away from over 100 yards and 2 td's last night. The little dude is scary and NE will be wise to keep track of where he is on the field. I'm pretty sure Bradshaw did not play in the previous matchup between these 2 teams so the Pats still haven't faced him.

[xenophobe 1]

The truth is, the Pats should be concerned because all of the pressure is on them and they're playing a team who has nothing to lose. A team who came within three points of beating them just a few weeks ago and has since won three games as the underdog, on the road against playoff teams.

[TredH20 0]

The truth is, the Pats should be concerned because all of the pressure is on them and they're playing a team who has nothing to lose. A team who came within three points of beating them just a few weeks ago and has since won three games as the underdog, on the road against playoff teams.

 

I understand that philosophy in the regular season. But in the post season, the SB especially - EVERY team has nothing to lose. It's win or go home.

[TredH20 0]

I'll give one good reason the Pats should be concerned.

 

Ahmad Bradshaw. He was one bad holding penalty away from over 100 yards and 2 td's last night. The little dude is scary and NE will be wise to keep track of where he is on the field. I'm pretty sure Bradshaw did not play in the previous matchup between these 2 teams so the Pats still haven't faced him.

 

He is REALLY good - and I could see him making some big plays. Quick and small. How is he in size comparison to MoJo and Sproles? The Pats did a good job of containing them - but he looks like he might be faster than they are.

[xenophobe 1]

I understand that philosophy in the regular season. But in the post season, the SB especially - EVERY team has nothing to lose. It's win or go home.

 

The Giants are playing with house money right now. They lose and their season is still a HUGE success. If the Pats blow it here, that would be devistation.

[KSB2424 3,173]

Newbie, I usually agree with you, but there is no doubt in my mind that there is no scenario other than Eli Manning completing shitting on himself on the big stage in the Superbowl. This is an absolute.

[lickin_starfish 2,006]

I haven't seen where anyone has posted on this thread that the Patriots are cheaters.

 

They do not deserve the championship.

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

Newbie, I usually agree with you, but there is no doubt in my mind that there is no scenario other than Eli Manning completing shitting on himself on the big stage in the Superbowl. This is an absolute.

 

Last I checked, the Giants were a balanced team. Were Eli's stats all world last night? I think you may be underestimating this team.

[Dan 66]

I think that the Super Bowl is going to be a great game. I have several thoughts, here, so bear with me.

 

#1 - The game against San Diego was . . . uhm . . . interesting. People dismiss Rivers' injury because of his general lack of mobility anyway, but what struck me was what Simms' said on a couple of throws where Rivers couldn't put any power into it. One of them was his second pick, which looked to be a TD if he throws that a bit harder. That changes the game. There were a few of those passes, but that's the one that really sticks out. Second, the red zone offense was brutal. Anyone suggesting that Gates would not have been more of a factor at 100% is kidding themselves. Bruschi's nowhere near a healthy Gates at the goal line. All that said, the Pats defense stepped up in the red zone. I just wonder how they would have done against a completely healthy team. Brady was picked three times, but that Chargers' secondary is wicked athletic.

 

#2 - The Giants have no trepidation going into this game. They know they can play with New England, especially against that defense. The fact that they were within 3 points of New England, in New England, has to inspire a measure of confidence, as well. They have the pieces to play the pressure defense that San Diego plays (although not their secondary), which has proven to be the best way to play the Pats.

 

#3 - I heard last night that the line opened at 14 points. Talk about adding motivation. I realize they are the Patriots, but given already stated circumstances from week 17, I'm frankly shocked. I understand the pressure factor, but what exactly do the Giants have to lose? Geesh, I'd be ticked.

 

#4 - When New England toppled St. Louis, St. Louis was a 17-point favorite, and had been the last blemish that the Patriots suffered that year. It was in part for that reason that no one gave New England a chance, either.

 

#5 - Folks who are looking at the Giants-Packers game as some measure of how badly the NFC is going to be beaten have a very short memory. The Patriots' first win was the infamous "Tuck Rule" game, and they definitely did not look very good in that game, regardless of the Tuck play itself. It was an ugly game.

 

Just some thoughts.