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”We have to find a way to win on the road. Fortunately this week we did it. The last three we were in similar situations to this and didn’t do it.”
Victory Monday, though this one certainly is a little harder to enjoy than last week’s. Finally healthy, I’ll be easing my way back into the blogger flow today. First up, my first meal in nearly 48 hours…
https://www.patspropaganda.com/pottsisstarksheart-we-have-to-find-a-way-to/
Patriots vs Texans: Takeaways from New England’s 34-31 Win over Houston
My takeaways…
After a brutal night last night and a brutal game today, the victory salvages what was almost an all-time worst Thanksgiving weekend.
New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans: Live Score, Analysis and Highlights
Remember when Brady was sick before the 2001 AFC Championship and still came out and lit up the Steelers? Hoping for a similar performance out of myself today after being visited by the puke fairy last night.
Powering through it for the live blog today. Stop on by, and bring some chicken noodle soup if you can.
While some might be wondering if Hightower is regressing, the view from here is different. It’s rare to see a player his size (6-foot-3, 268) asked to cover regularly down the field, but similar to Mike Vrabel when he once moved to inside linebacker because the team had injury issues, Hightower is often carrying out a role for the betterment of the team that doesn’t necessarily tap his best assets (size, physicality).
https://www.patspropaganda.com/while-some-might-be-wondering-if-hightower-is/
Just depends on the game. They’ll run a 34 when they want to focus on stopping the run. They’ll run more 43 or nickel if they’re a little more focused on stopping the pass.
They played no 34 against the Broncos and were gashed. They could’ve changed to it if they cared, but that was the game plan. The Broncos game truly illustrated where they miss Wilfork.
There was a reason that Wilfork became a three down defensive lineman, because he was good insurance against the run in the sub defense. Sub runs killed the early 2010 Patriots and once they locked it down they went on an impressive win streak. That was all because of Wilfork.
