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If there really is a Football God up there please let Brandon Spikes have made a miraculous recovery and let him be at practice today. I know it’s probably not going to happen but with the Jets back to their ground and pound way the Pats are going to be in real trouble if they have to rely on Gary Guyton at MLB again. This is the most distressing injury problem of the week for sure. Maybe we can get Dane Fletcher back as a consolation?

https://www.patspropaganda.com/if-there-really-is-a-football-god-up-there-please/

PFF/Palazzolo: Re-Focused Patriots vs. Giants

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PFF/Palazzolo: Re-Focused Patriots vs. Giants

Interesting stuff as always from PFF. Here’s a nugget:

The Patriots are not known for an explosive pass rush off the edge, but the defensive ends came through on Sunday.  DE Andre Carter (+2.1) led the way and continued his pace as New England’s best defender in 2011. He picked up three QB Hits and five Hurries on only 35 rushes, and his pressure on Manning forced an interception in the end zone. Carter wasn’t alone as LB Rob Ninkovich (+1.7 Rush) and DE Mark Anderson (+2.0 Rush) contributed as DEs in the Nickel package.  Anderson also made an outstanding play, swatting a Manning pass while dropping into coverage on a rare zone blitz from New England. In a season of inconsistency, if New England can get the edge rushers to produce at the same time the DTs are pushing the pocket, they may have a chance to protect their young, inexperienced secondary.

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bostonandhh:

On a plus note, the Patriots have brought back the guy with the coolest hair in Patriots history, wide receiver Tiquan Underwood!

https://www.patspropaganda.com/bostonandhh-on-a-plus-note-the-patriots-have/

Patriots Defensive Drives vs. Giants

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Many will tell you the Patriots have an untalented defense that is the worst in the NFL. However a simple breakdown of the Giants possessions tells a different story. It shows a defense that was dominant for most of the game and overcame four turnovers by their offensive counterparts.

  • 5 plays, 12 yards : PUNT
  • 8 plays, 42 yards: PUNT
  • 4 plays, 5 yards: PUNT
  • 8 plays, 11 yards: PUNT
  • 10 plays, 20 yards: PUNT
  • 4 plays, 6 yards: PUNT
  • 7 plays, 57 yards: FIELD GOAL
  • 1 play, 10 yards: TOUCHDOWN
  • 5 plays, 5 yards: PUNT
  • 6 plays, 35 yards: INT
  • 7 plays, 22 yards: PUNT
  • 8 plays, 85 yards: TOUCHDOWN
  • 8 plays, 80 yards; TOUCHDOWN

The last two drives are glaring, but you can’t look at these numbers and tell me this is the worst defense in the NFL that is incapable of winning games. Consistency in crunch time is all it’s about and they showed some of that against the Cowboys. It’s no assurance they will put it all together at the right time, but I don’t buy that they’re incapable of doing so.

Boston Globe/Bedard: Patriots release Haynesworth

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Boston Globe/Bedard: Patriots release Haynesworth

Not that surprising at all and Bedard does a great job breaking down why it happened and why it doesn’t really matter. It is unfortunate though. Haynesworth showed flashes of being absolutely dominant, but if you’re not making the effort you’ll be gone before you know it in Foxboro.

Now just counting down how long until Haynesworth is signing with the Jets.