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Archives for December 5, 2012

Brandon Lloyd a victim of Patriots’ game plan, not poor performance – Patriots – Boston.com

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Brandon Lloyd a victim of Patriots’ game plan, not poor performance – Patriots – Boston.com

As always the final word on the Dolphins game from Bedard’s breakdown. Lots of good stuff, including an explanation on Brandon Lloyd’s lack of production last weekend, which seems to be the flavor of the moment to complain about (Bostonians have to find something, right!?).

While he hasn’t been Moss — no one should have expected him to be — Lloyd has been a viable boundary threat. Lloyd has caught 50 passes, which is as many as Vincent Jackson of the Buccaneers, who signed a five-year, $55.6 million contract in the offseason. The Bills’ Stevie Johnson (55), and Davone Bess (56), and Brian Hartline (60) of the Dolphins are the only other AFC East receivers to have as many receptions as Lloyd. None of them play in an offense with Wes Welker (92 catches), Rob Gronkowski (53 in 10 games), and Aaron Hernandez (27 in six games).

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If there’s vulnerability in the Houston defense, it’s in the secondary – specifically, at corner. Cornerback Brice McCain fractured his foot during Sunday’s win over the Titans and is lost for the year, while fellow cornerback Johnathan Joseph (who has traditionally been matched against the opponents’ best receiver) has been battling a hamstring issue. As good as the Texans are when it comes to getting after the passer, they are strictly middle of the road when it comes to overall pass defense – Houston yields an average of 235 passing yards per game, 19th in the NFL. (Things have deteriorated to the point where the Texans signed defensive back Stanford Routt off the street on Tuesday.) Most times, Houston has compensated for injuries (or substandard play) in the secondary by dialing up the pass rush. It’s questionable as to whether or not it can do it again on Monday night against the best passing offense it will face all season.

One scout’s breakdown of Patriots-Texans: Houston presents unique matchup situations – WEEI | Christopher Price

Great stuff, packed with scout insight.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-texans-game-plan/

Tom Brady quietly in the middle of another MVP-worthy season – Kerry J. Byrne – SI.com

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Tom Brady quietly in the middle of another MVP-worthy season – Kerry J. Byrne – SI.com

Start your day off with a Brady stats-gasm!

Brady right now leads the greatest offensive machine football has ever seen, about to top 500 points scored for the fourth time in six years. • 2007 Patriots – 589 points (NFL record) • 2012 Patriots – 573 points (projected) • 2010 Patriots – 518 points • 2011 Patriots – 513 points We might be talking six-for-six had Brady not missed the entire 2008 season to injury and struggled to regain his form in 2009. No other franchise has scored 500 points in four different seasons. In fact, only 10 teams have done it even once.