Success

So, per the laws of probability - we're due. Hopefully it will tilt back our way come playoff time.

For the 1 seed, I see every remaining game as a must win. We really have to run the table. Chiefs are extremely unlikely to drop more than one game w/ what they have left. To win the division? Not quite as high pressure, imo. I think we beat the Dolphins at home, and they have at least one more loss on that schedule. I feel like we're probably going to end up w/ the 2 seed. But there is a ton of football left.

Patriots fans really are the worst. That's it. I just came here to say that.

Had he played in the 2 Pats games - they'd have 2 more wins.

8 players not practicing due to illness - has anyone heard anything about that? Flu?

Has anyone ever played a sport and "played through" a torn meniscus? I'm wondering how much it will affect him. Will he still be the guy we've seen to this point, which is at times dominating? Is it just pain tolerance, or does it affect strength & quickness? I think he still bring a ton to the table, even if he's not 100%. In a short period of time, he has become the heart & soul of this D. I think I'll be happy if he plays the rest of the season, even if it's not as effective.

If the Pats can't beat us Thursday - it will be years before they beat us. At home, after that drubbing in January? BB will pull out ALL the stops. Can't wait.

If I was a Patriots fan, I would have been upset about the officiating last night. They missed on both sides, but it seemed like more of the game-changing misses were in the Vikes favor. I appreciate you trying to downplay New England's chances on Thursday, but it should be a hard-fought game. Belichick, at home - never easy.

I think it depends on the degree.

I feel like I'm in bizzarro universe reading their boards. Many are convinced that the league has it rigged against them. Like, were their fans around for the past 20 years? Starting w/ the tuck rule, and all of the Bills games in that time? I remember defenders getting 15 yards for just getting close to Brady. I remember one Pats game where the Bills had 3 PI's at or near the endzone called against them, all ticky tack or phantom. It was impossible playing that team on a level field. Well, it has all come home to roost. They actually see the Bills as the "darlings" who get all of the calls now. Here's hoping we win next week on a bogus call or 2.

I still see Jones as fool's gold. He can throw well w/ an immaculate pocket - and even then, most of his throws are dump-offs that often go for big gains. Get pressure on him, and his quality of play worsens noticeably. That's not a big revelation - most QB's don't play as well under pressure. But Jones can't move very well, and always seems to hang onto the ball a bit too long.

Honestly, they just need some starters back. It's the "injury excuse" - but we're over our quota. Hopefully some of the guys can make it back for the Pats. It would be great to see Hines really break out next game.

Pats fans online complaining about officiating. It's kind of wonderful. Jones probably had his best game as a pro - but he's still not quite there w/ putting it all together for a complete game. Terrible decisions in the 4th quarter. I was SO conflicted on that play. Same. But in the end, I was glad they missed it.

It would be a good time for a long Vikes drive that ends w/ a TD or FG, and leaves just 2-3 minutes on the clock. They must have one of those in their back pocket.

The Pats D is a good one - but they looked better than they actually are against the Colts backup and Wilson.

Well, Jefferson's game against us certainly wasn't a fluke. That guys is somethin' else.

About 1,000 more bad calls, and the rest of the league will be even for the past 2 decades.

Rules are rules. Sorry, NE. The Vikes have to get some sort of pressure on Jones. He looks great because he hasn't been hit.

I love that Belichick got burned on his "kick off inside the 5 and make a special teams play" strategy.

Either that - or the Vikes aren't playing defense.

Belichick really keeps this team competitive. I don't think another coach would have them above .500.

I completely feel like every single QB, defense, WR, RB, et al., has their best game against the Bills. And when they face the Patriots, they've decided to take the game off.

That throw to Diggs.

Great Thanksgiving, fellows! I plan to keep drinking - hopefully, we get a Pats L tonight to put a cherry on top.

Whenever we're like, "he doesn't look the same," he pulls this out of his back pocket. No QB in the league I'd rather have.