ET80 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 12 hours ago, notthatbluestuff said: Now it’s not. It's like people don't want to see things happen, so they jinx the concept. I'd personally love to watch the game. The build up from the media the week of the game? Notsomuch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notthatbluestuff Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 38 minutes ago, ET80 said: It's like people don't want to see things happen, so they jinx the concept. I'd personally love to watch the game. The build up from the media the week of the game? Notsomuch. By the way, it was me who started the “will the Texans achieve 0-17 the first time of asking?” thread so I’m to thank for their wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 12 hours ago, Broncofan said: Don't see it, for 2 main reasons: 1. NE doesn't beat themselves - but their main MO for winning is by exposing teams that are predictable on O, and that can't stop the run effectively. CLE's O is an abomination at this point, while LAC's O has become far too predictable in not being vertical (a part of the Lombardi O that Brees' uber efficiency-but-also-fading-deep-ball-talent masked as a system weakness, where ppl attributed it to Brees himself), and LAC can't stop the run at all. TEN I think we can recognize they faced a shell of the original team. Point being - this is a recipe for regular season success, and BB deserves all the kudos he gets. But that's not a formula that usually gets you into the AFCG/NFCG, let alone the SB. Against better O's, or balanced teams, I expect BB to make it closer than it would seem on paper, but ultimately lose out this year. What are some examples of teams in the AFC that are both unpredictable on offense and can stop the run on D? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 For the record, no I don't think it will happen, and I certainly don't want it to. I obviously want my team in the SB, but not against Brady and the Bucs. Noooo way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Nah we’re getting Chiefs vs Packers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, candyman93 said: Nah we’re getting Chiefs vs Packers That's my pick too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonKarman Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 And every non-Bucs fan will want the Pats to win a will feel dirty about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tk3 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 "Is a thing that's mathematically unlikely to happen, inevitable?" God these threads are annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncofan Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Hunter2_1 said: What are some examples of teams in the AFC that are both unpredictable on offense and can stop the run on D? So far, it's teams that don't have either trait (LAC can't stop the D, and have become uber predictable in the pass game; CLE had zero O, which negated their D given they were on the field so much, and in terrible spots), that have lost to NE. It's a fair point that no team is close to complete in the AFC (nor frankly the NFC this year), though. But to your Q - while still an issue, BUF's run D is vastly improved, at #12 by DVOA, IND is #2 (Wentz & Reich certainly don't make me feel great about their chances though), CIN #10 & BAL #6. As a contrast, CLE is 17, TEN 18 & LAC #32). The NE games vs. BUF & IND (notwithstanding Reich's total game mismanagement & Wentz's game-crushing mistake tendencies) will go a long way in showing how well the NE O adjusts vs. better run stopping D's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronjon1990 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) Fireworks readied. Cameras blazing. 1st and 10. At Tampa Bay's 25. Mac Jones is walking out onto the field to hand the ball off, up 28-25. 1:36 shows on the game clock. Tampa Bay has all 3 timeouts left. Tom Brady catches the youngster before heading off the field, and in classic Tom Brady fashion, stops and whispers something in Mac Jones' ear before trotting the rest of the way off the field. Jones goes under center and hands the ball off. 3 yard gain. 1:28 remains as Tampa calls their first timeout. Jones again hands the ball off for a 3 yard gain as Tampa uses their second timeout at 1:20. Jones gets under center for 3rd and 4 at Tampa's 19. This is it, the rookie outduels the legend. Jones gets into his stance.....the ball is snapped.....and Jones bobbles it! In a moment of rookie panic, Mac Jones scoops the ball up and chucks it away towards Nelson Agholor's feet as the ball hits the turf as Tom Brady grins and *clap*clap*claps away on the sideline. Bill Belichik throws his headset. 4th and 4 from the opponent's 19, 1:05 remains. Bill knows better, and sends out his kicker. Patriots go out 31-25 with 58 seconds left. On the ensuing kickoff, the return is stopped at the Tampa Bay 40 with 40 ticks left as Tom Brady comes out with one timeout to work with and 60 yards to go to the great 8. On the final play of the game, Tom hits Rob Gronkowski for the game tying TD, before Tampa walks off with a miracle Superbowl victory. In attendance is Drew Bledsoe, who interviews Tom Brady for the last time of his legendary career. He asks Tom what he said to Mac Jones as he took the field for that fatal final drive. Tom smiles and a little shimmer appears in his eye, an indication of his mastery of sports psychology. "I said, 'You're Troy Aikman." Edited November 30, 2021 by ronjon1990 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apparition Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, ronjon1990 said: Fireworks readied. Cameras blazing. 1st and 10. At Tampa Bay's 25. Mac Jones is walking out onto the field to hand the ball off, up 28-25. 1:36 shows on the game clock. Tampa Bay has all 3 timeouts left. Tom Brady catches the youngster before heading off the field, and in classic Tom Brady fashion, stops and whispers something in Mac Jones' ear before trotting the rest of the way off the field. Jones goes under center and hands the ball off. 3 yard gain. 1:28 remains as Tampa calls their first timeout. Jones again hands the ball off for a 3 yard gain as Tampa uses their second timeout at 1:20. Jones gets under center for 3rd and 4 at Tampa's 21. This is it, the rookie outduels the legend. Jones gets into his stance.....the ball is snapped.....and Jones bobbles it! In a moment of rookie panic, Mac Jones scoops the ball up and chucks it away towards Nelson Agholor's feet as the ball hits the turf as Tom Brady grins and *clap*clap*claps away on the sideline. Bill Belichik throws his headset. 4th and 4 from the opponent's 21, 1:05 remains. Bill knows better, and sends out his kicker. Patriots go out 31-25 with 58 seconds left. On the ensuing kickoff, the return is stopped at the Tampa Bay 40 with 40 ticks left as Tom Brady comes out with one timeout to work with and 60 yards to go to the great 8. On the final play of the game, Tom hits Rob Gronkowski for the game tying TD, before Tampa walks off with a miracle Superbowl victory. In attendance is Drew Bledsoe, who interviews Tom Brady for the last time of his legendary career. He asks Tom what he said to Mac Jones as he took the field for that fatal final drive. Tom smiles and a little shimmer appears in his eye, an indication of his mastery of sports psychology. "I said, 'You're Troy Airman." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incognito_man Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Tk3 said: "Is a thing that's mathematically unlikely to happen, inevitable?" God these threads are annoying I recognize that the world is full of dumb people, so a reaction like this isn't necessarily off-base. However, I'd like to think my reputation here has made it quite obvious that this is not a thread to be taken literally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingseanjohn Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 5 hours ago, candyman93 said: Nah we’re getting Chiefs vs Packers Mahomes missed the first matchup and Rodgers missed this year. It’s writing itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Broncofan Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 FPI really doesn't like the chances here either....that's pretty harsh lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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