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2004 AFC Championships – Indianapolis Colts vs New England Patriots – Full Game (by Robert Park)
How about a little AFC Championship game history today?
https://www.patspropaganda.com/2004-afc-championships-indianapolis-colts-vs-new/
A major issue for the Ravens will be how their older players on defense will respond to playing yet another road game after playing 174 snaps in a six-day span already this postseason. The Patriots offense operates with an up-tempo approach, frequently using quick snaps to catch opponents when they’re winded and to prevent them from getting lined up properly. That approach is why the Patriots lead the NFL with 1,191 plays from scrimmage during the regular season.
Every little bit helps and who am I to complain if he wants to throw an early log on the fire. Not sure what he was thinking, anyone who’s watched any of the Rocky movie’s know whoever talks the most trash before always loses. But I’d guess that’s the last we’ll hear from him or anyone else in Baltimore this week.
Good question, BB said today that Woodhead could’ve gone back in if they needed him. Vereen was lighting it up so they stuck with the hot hand. Woodhead will be re-evaluated, but I expect the Patriots will use both him and Vereen to attack the Baltimore linebackers in coverage as you said. Ball security will be paramount against the Ravens tough defenders, that’s still something that scares me with Vereen. But with Gronk done the Pats need to get all of their weapons involved and Vereen has clearly demonstrated he’s a weapon.
The top backup was rookie free agent Justin Francis, as he came on as a sub rusher over Trevor Scott and Jermaine Cunningham. That was a role previously held by Cunningham, but his late-season suspension opened the door for Francis and now his role has been diminished. Jones didn’t play in the second half because of an ankle injury, which is when Francis’ numbers really spiked.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-top-backup-was-rookie-free-agent-justin/
What a catch by Vereen, he had a carbon copy of this play in college. Great to see a breakout performance by another young player.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/what-a-catch-by-vereen-he-had-a-carbon-copy-of/
